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For over a 15 years, Gary Alexander has been teaching students in and around Chicago. He is also Chicago's leading expert on Doga (yoga for you and your dog!)

Gary Alexander –Yogi

Stillness. Breath. Strength. Awareness and openness of body and mind. Centering of spirit. It was not long after Gary took his first yoga class a dozen years ago that he realized that yoga would become an important part of his life. After deepening his yoga practice for several years, Gary trained as an instructor and received his yoga teaching certification in 2009 from one

of Chicago's premier yoga training programs and studios. In addition to his teacher training, Gary has participated in two week-long intensive yoga retreats and several workshops on various areas of yoga and teaching: meditation; pranayama; and therapeutic physical adjustments. Since he began teaching in 2010, Gary has become a well- respected and popular instructor. He now teaches between 10 and 12 classes a week. His classes, whether in a large group setting or one-on-one, whether in a gym, corporate office, or a church, combine the best of vinyasa yoga with an emphasis on breath, flowing physical movement, and centering of the mind. Gary has expertise in teaching all levels of students from beginners and those with physical limitations to more advanced yogis ready for a more challenging practice. He is a popular instructor at Fitness Formula Clubs where he teaches several classes a week and at Ganesha Yoga in Lakeview. Wanting to bring yoga out of the gym and studio, Gary started yoga programs at Chicago’s St. James Episcopal Cathedral and at Church of Our Saviour in Lincoln Park. He has also led several corporate workshops and classes. Gary is also Chicago’s leading expert on “doga,” yoga for you and your dog. He started these occasional classes in 2013 and it became so popular that Huffington Post singled it out as one of the more unique workouts in 2014. http://www.huffingtonpost.com/purewow/10-of-the-craziest-workou_b_6417032.html

Off the mat, Gary is a professional actor and singer and has developed special yoga sequences aimed at helping performing artists to become more centered, physically aware, and better prepared for the particular demands of their profession. Contact: [email protected], Twitter handle:

09/29/2025

Hi gang, Just a quick reminder--there is no yoga at St. James tonight. Happy Michaelmas! See you next Monday, October 6th.

07/14/2025

Yoga Mondays at St. James at 5:30 p.m. Pay what you like. See you there!

05/19/2025

This coming Thursday, May 22nd, I'm volunteering to teach a class called Fuzzy Friends Yoga at the Anti-Cruelty Society, 157 W. Grand Avenue. The event, which will include four-legged participants who are up for adoption, begins at 6:30 p.m. with the 45-minute yoga class beginning at 6:45 p.m. The full $25 registration fee goes to support the important work of the ACS. If you are unable to attend, please consider making a donation to ACS. Here's a link to register and/or donate:

10/26/2024

Another lovely dog yoga session at the Shops at Northbridge.

06/30/2024

06/26/2024

Such a lovely way to start the day and celebrate Pride Month. Thanks to the AIDS Garden Chicago and Chicago Parks Foundation for inviting me to lead this meditation and gentle practice. Happy Pride and Namaste!

06/24/2024

Looking forward to leading this meditation and gentle yoga class. Hope you can stop by. A lovely way to start your day!

Come celebrate Pride Month with us at the 1st Annual Pop Up Movement & Meditation at AIDS Garden Chicago.

This Wednesday, June 26th | 8AM-8:45AM
AIDS Garden Chicago - Lakefront at Belmont Ave

Join Gary Alexander Yoga for a morning of gentle flow and meditation. Set your intention for a summer of love and kindness.

FREE event, no need to RSVP. No experience necessary. Please bring a mat or towel if possible. All are welcome. Light refreshments will be served.

Spread the word and join us!

06/20/2024

The first day of summer and the first Doga of the summer! Tonight at 6 p.m. at Washington Square Park, (in front of the Newberry Library on Walton between Dearborn and Clark.) Bring a mat or beach towel. Free and open to all. No previous (yogi or dogi) experience required, though some modicum of good behavior (yogi and dogi) is expected.

06/17/2024

Beat the heat! Drop by yoga this afternoon at St. James Cathedral, 65 E. Huron at 5:30 p.m. In addition to our usual asana practice, we'll focus on some cooling breathing techniques. After class, we're headed to 101 Patio Bar & Grill for some additional cooling of the liquid variety. Class is open to all on a pay-what-you-can basis. Mats are available. Hope to see you there.

04/29/2024

Celebrate this lovely spring day with yoga at St. James Cathedral, today at 5:30 p.m. Pay what you like! See you there. (Entrance is through the Diocesan Center at 65 E. Huron.)

04/08/2024

What better way to mark the eclipse than with some light-filled yoga! Stop by St. James Cathedral this afternoon at 5:30. Mats and blocks are available. Pay what you can. See you there!

12/16/2023

Such a wonderful group of yogis and dogis!

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