Resources for Yoga

Online Queer/BIPOC Inclusive Classes
Haji Healing Salon
https://hajihealing.com/ (AND In-Person Classes Chicago)
Tejal Yoga
https://tejalyoga.com (Online OnDemand Classes, also has a YouTube Channel)
Trauma Conscious Yoga Method, OnDemand Classes and a YouTube Channel
https://traumaconsciousyoga.com/ondemand/
The Connective Co-op (Free community classes available monthly)
https://theconnectivecoop.com/
Satya Yoga Cooperative, free online community class on Sundays
https://satyayogacooperative.com/offerings
Yoga With Avery, Queer and Trans Affirming Therapy
https://yogawithavery.com/
Alchemystic Studio
https://alchemysticstudio.com/
The Bhakti Yoga Movement Center, on-demand Classes
https://www.thebymc.com/

I am pleased to say that there I am seeing more and more inclusive studios, so this is by no means an exhaustive list!

Free and Low Cost Yoga In-Person in Chicago
*Always check the schedule at the links, and pre-register where indicated.

Free Yoga Classes on the Art Block @ UChicago. Fridays, 9:30a & Saturdays, 9a
https://arts.uchicago.edu/arts-public-life/education/adult-classes/community-yoga-chaturanga-seeds
Pilsen Community Yoga, Sundays 10:30a
https://mailchi.mp/4602dd70459c/pilsen-community-yoga-class-info?fbclid=IwAR2CKWQ_kzHPmtITGXFlsiroDVfJ62Q7-gAIh5DQmxnU70eaYZcq4UD8NO4
Zen Vinyasa: Donation Based Community Class, Saturdays, 4p
https://www.union.fit/events/zen-yoga-garage-zen-vinyasa-donation-based-community-class/performances/728sgk2c
Eb & Flow Community Class (Black-Owned Studio), $15, Sundays 5:30
http://www.ebandflowyoga.com/class-schedule
YogaCare Public Community Classes, Wednesdays 10:30a, Saturdays 10:15a
https://www.yogacareus.org/classes
Moksha Yoga Free Community Class, Saturdays at 1pm
https://www.mokshayoga.com/classes/
Collective Yoga
https://www.thecollectiveyogacoop.com/community/
Garfield Park Conservatory
Donation Based Yoga, Some Sundays, Check calendar

Grounding Resources

Here is a very short list of free guided meditation options online. Please note that some may speak to you, some might not- listen to what is best for you and truly feels settling.

Additional Resources

Below is a list of resources where you may find additional support.


Don’t Call Police List of Resources: https://dontcallthepolice.com
National NAMI Helpline: 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
Chicago NAMI Helpline: 833-626-4244
National Suicide Hotline: 800-273-825
The Trevor Project: 866-488-7386
Trans Lifeline: 877-565-8860
Chicago Sexual Violence Hotline: 1-877-863-6338
Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network:1-800-656-4673
Dating Abuse and Domestic Violence: 1-866-331-9474
Crisis Text Line: Text SUPPORT to 741-741
National Eating Disorder Association: 1-800-931-2237
Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline (800) 422-4453
988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline: Call 988

Go directly to your local emergency room. If needed, you can identify which local hospitals offer a psychiatric evaluation by calling the SAMHSA helpline at 1-800-662-HELP (4357).

Call 911: Tell the dispatcher that you are experiencing a mental health emergency. Consider having a support person with you during the call.

Virtual Healing Circle

Practicing Yoga in these uncertain times and feeling the strain?

Join us in a two-part opportunity to come together in a virtual healing circle. We will reflect on the body’s natural responses to stress and experience a yoga practice that taps into the body’s resources to navigate through uncertainty.

Take time to pause and connect with yourself and others.

May 9th and May 16th, Noon to 2:00pm
Register at www.Bluelotuschicago.com.
Cost: $30 for each session. No will be turned away for lack of funds and sliding scale options are available at registration.

Hosted by Blue Lotus Yoga, with Rajya Karipineni and Aimee Forsberg.