Yoga Among Friends

Yoga Among Friends QUIET MIND. OPEN HEART. Somewhere deep inside, you know that you must slow down, reconnect with yourself, and listen to your own inner voice.
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Yoga Among Friends is a Downers Grove yoga studio focused on mindful movement, stress management, nervous system support, and genuine connection—offering gentle, restorative, vinyasa flow, and mindful flow classes for all levels. Yoga Among Friends, through a combination of traditional yoga techniques and elements of contemporary body-mind psychology, encourages a deeper connection with self. Thr

ough this deeper connection, you are able to know yourself more fully. You can easily embrace the opportunity for change, growth and enhanced well being in body, feelings, thought, and spirit. Yoga Among Friends empowers you to change your life from the inside out, with one-on-one and group classes. Start your journey today. We teach yoga & meditation in a safe, relaxed & open environment. Now with 3 ways to practice: In studio, Live online classes & On demand videos.

Monday morning is almost here.Join Laura Jane for a special all-levels Labor Day practice, including a deep meditation o...
09/05/2026

Monday morning is almost here.

Join Laura Jane for a special all-levels Labor Day practice, including a deep meditation on the lotus of the heart — a little space to move, breathe, quiet the mind and turn inward before the rest of the day unfolds.

Monday, September 7
9:30–10:45 AM
$25 special class

Reserve your place👇
https://www.yogaamongfriends.com/workshops/2026/09/07/labor-day-yoga-downers-grove

There is something special about a place you can return to and feel at home again.Melissa has been part of the Yoga Amon...
09/04/2026

There is something special about a place you can return to and feel at home again.

Melissa has been part of the Yoga Among Friends community for many years, and we love the way she describes that feeling:

“Like a dear friend, the amount of time in between visits melts away upon entering the space and I am right where I left off.”

We’re grateful for the people who continue to make Yoga Among Friends what its name promises — a place to practice, reconnect and simply be among friends. 💜

Your shoulders and neck aren’t working in isolation.How the thoracic spine moves — or doesn’t move — can influence what ...
09/03/2026

Your shoulders and neck aren’t working in isolation.

How the thoracic spine moves — or doesn’t move — can influence what happens in the shoulders, neck and arms during yoga practice.

For teachers, understanding those relationships can make it easier to see why a student may be compensating rather than simply trying to “fix” the place where discomfort or restriction shows up.

On September 20, Jessica Gonsiorowski leads an afternoon of anatomy, observation and hands-on exploration focused on the thoracic spine, shoulders and neck.

Thoracic Spine, Shoulders & Neck in Yoga Practice and Teaching
Sunday, September 20 · 2–6 PM
Yoga Among Friends

Learn more and reserve your place👇
https://yogaamongfriends.as.me/thoracic-spine-shoulders-neck-yoga-teaching-workshop

Instead of the familiar busyness of cross-country schedules and orchestra concerts, Marla finds herself surrounded by mo...
09/01/2026

Instead of the familiar busyness of cross-country schedules and orchestra concerts, Marla finds herself surrounded by more quiet this fall — a new phase of life, begun gently, with time for painting, collage, and opening a poetry book.

That spirit is part of what she brings to her teaching.

Morning practice feels especially meaningful to Marla because together, we are setting the tone for the day.

Beginning tomorrow, she’ll guide Wednesday morning Gentle Yoga with a smooth, gentle practice focused on breath, mobility, and strength to help us meet the day.

Wednesday Gentle Yoga with Marla
9:30 AM
In Studio + Zoom

Join Marla Wednesday at 9:30 AM. Register 👇
https://yogaamongfriends.as.me/gentle-yoga-kim

Begin Labor Day with a little space to turn inward.On Monday morning, September 7, Laura Jane will guide an all-levels p...
08/29/2026

Begin Labor Day with a little space to turn inward.

On Monday morning, September 7, Laura Jane will guide an all-levels practice with time to move, breathe, settle inward and begin the day with intention.

Monday, September 7
9:30–10:45 AM
$25 special class

Register here 👇
https://yogaamongfriends.as.me/labor-day-yoga-LJ

Sometimes it’s the practice itself. Sometimes it’s a teacher, a familiar face, the quiet of the room, or simply knowing ...
08/28/2026

Sometimes it’s the practice itself. Sometimes it’s a teacher, a familiar face, the quiet of the room, or simply knowing there is a place to return to.

We’ve been thinking about all the different reasons people find their way to Yoga Among Friends — and what makes them keep coming back.

What brings you back? Leave a comment

We’d love to hear.

08/22/2026

Kylie Grogan shares a little of what keeps her grounded:

“My morning routine is really important—I start with breathwork, gentle movement, and quiet time with my pets. Nature also keeps me grounded. Just being outside, even for a short walk, helps me reset and feel present.”

Our teachers bring their own practices, experiences, and ways of seeing yoga into the studio. And like all of us, they’re still learning, practicing, and finding their way back to what supports them.

🌿 What makes somatic movement different from the yoga you may already practice?Somatic movement invites you to slow down...
08/20/2026

🌿 What makes somatic movement different from the yoga you may already practice?

Somatic movement invites you to slow down, turn your attention inward, and notice patterns of tension, effort, and holding that you may not usually recognize.

Swipe through to learn more, then join Rakhi Mistry for Somatic Movement & Sound Healing on Saturday, August 29 from 11 AM–1 PM.

👉 Register: https://yogaamongfriends.as.me/Somatic-Movement-Sound-Healing

Some days you want to move.Some days you need to slow down.And sometimes the practice you need changes from one week to ...
08/18/2026

Some days you want to move.
Some days you need to slow down.

And sometimes the practice you need changes from one week to the next.

At Yoga Among Friends, there isn’t one “right” way to practice. You’ll find classes that invite you to build strength and mobility, move more gently, learn the foundations, breathe, rest, and reconnect.

Not sure where to begin? We’re happy to help you find a class that feels like a good place to start.

New to Yoga Among Friends? Try 3 classes for $39.
👉 Start here: https://www.yogaamongfriends.com/new-students

Sometimes the moments around the practice matter, too.The conversations after class. Seeing familiar faces. Having a pla...
08/16/2026

Sometimes the moments around the practice matter, too.

The conversations after class. Seeing familiar faces. Having a place where you can show up as you are.

Yoga Among Friends has always been about more than poses. It's a place to move, breathe, learn, rest — and be in community with one another.

As a new week begins, what kind of practice would support you right now?

Explore this week's classes 👇
https://yogaamongfriends.as.me/schedule/436039c9/?template=class

Address

4949 Forest Avenue
Downers Grove, IL
60515

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 11:15am
5pm - 8pm
Tuesday 9:30am - 10:45am
5:30pm - 7pm
Wednesday 6am - 10:45am
4:30pm - 7:15pm
Thursday 9:30am - 11am
3:30pm - 7:15pm
Friday 7am - 12:45pm
Saturday 8am - 11:30am
Sunday 8am - 11:45am

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+16309605488

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