Chi-Town Shakti: Yoga + Meditation in Chicago

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Chi-Town Shakti: Yoga + Meditation in Chicago

Authentic Yoga and Meditation studio with knowledgable instructors who support your unique practice wherever you may be on your yogic journey.

Chi-Town Shakti is a ShambhavAnanda Yoga� Affiliate Center, part of the extended family of ShambhavAnanda� Yoga. We are committed to this lineage of yoga and have been given the blessing of Sri Shambhavananda to share these authentic teachings with you. When you connect with us, you are tapping into a reservoir of spiritual energy and a vibrant community of practitioners that can serve you along the path of your growth. In 2008, a small group of our practitioners, led by husband and wife team, Akaram and Bhakti White, opened the doors of Chi-Town Shakti. The group had dreamed of having their own space to explore this ancient tradition of Yoga in a present practice. Their hard work combined with heart work laid the foundation for a space where the energy just feels special. In 2016, Bhakti and Akaram relocated to Colorado to be near family and our teacher, Babaji Shambhavananda. Since then, dedicated ShambhavAnanda Yoga™ practitioners, Aasha Elliott and Elena Tinaglia graciously took the reins and good karmic fortune as co-owners of Chi-Town Shakti. Aasha and Elena are carrying on the dream of leading a studio where the rich and authentic practices of ShambhavAnanda Yoga™ remain true. The studio stands as a unique gem in the Chicago Yoga community offering a depth of experience that comes from the dedicated teachers and practitioners who not only teach, but truly live the practice of Yoga. Come visit us and experience for yourself what our teachers, classes, workshops teacher trainings and events can offer along your Yogic path!

“You need to be able to dive into your own heart and find that place of deep, deep nourishment inside. And then you get happy for no reason . . . just as the sun is up there radiating all the time, whether we see it or we don’t see it, whether it is cloudy or whether it is night time. In the same way, divine consciousness is inside of us radiating all the time . . . The purpose of a spiritual practice is to help you find that divine consciousness within.” -Sri Shambhavananda

10/28/2025

Welcome Sam Sleva to our teaching staff!
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Sam will be teaching Hatha All Levels beginning Wednesday, November 5th from 6:30 to 7:45 pm (online or in-person)! We are excited to have her join us!
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Sam has been regularly practicing yoga since 2015. She was initially attracted to the practice for physical movement and strength, but fell in love with the practice for its deep roots in ancient philosophy and practical application on and off the mat. She is passionate about building classes that equip students with mental and physical tools that support physical and spiritual growth. Certified as an RYT-200 through Chi-Town Shakti in 2025, she combines creative sequencing with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and accessibility. What she appreciates the most about Chi-Town Shakti is the commitment to yoga for everybody and every body. Off the mat, Sam works in corporate leadership development. She finds joy in both grounding and energizing activities - equally loving time bopping out in nature or around our beautiful city.
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Join Sam for class NEXT week!
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10/19/2025

Welcome back, Sithara - to teaching a weekly class at Chi-Town Shakti! Yay!
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Beginning THIS Thursday, join Sithara for In-Person Yoga Basics from 6:30 to 7:30 pm!
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Sithara Vincent (They/Them) aims to teach from the heart—bringing an authentic sense of groundedness to each class. After diving deeper into their journey with movement in 2015, Sithara began to reconnect with a daily yoga practice. At this time, they completed a capstone project researching the effects of movement on human empathy. Through this process, Sithara found forms of movement incorporated into mental health therapies. Sithara then happened upon Chi-Town Shakti in 2018 and immediately felt a connection with the people, the studio, and the school of ShambhavAnanda Yoga®.
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Upon completing their 200hr certification at CTS in 2019, Sithara began to incorporate breathing techniques and movement into their daily practice of social work. Their main goal has been to continue making holistic forms of care more easily accessible to those in need. Sithara’s teaching focuses on pranayama (breathing techniques) to utilize the energy we all have to continue to heal and build a connection with ourselves and the world around us through Yoga. Sithara is thankful for the opportunity to continue this Yoga journey through practicing, teaching, leading teacher training and growing with their students. They hope to continue bringing this sense of gratitude to every class, and hope to continue to grow and learn along with their students. Sithara also completed ShambhavAnanda Yoga®️’s 30-hour Meditation Teacher Training in 2020
Join Sithara for class soon!
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10/18/2025

A Bittersweet Farewell! 🙏🏼🌸
Chris Dimock has been a student at Chi-Town Shakti for as long as we can remember, completed Yoga Teacher Training in 2018 and has been a loyal instructor ever since. Chris embodies his practice, practices regularly and always offers a challenge to his students!
On November 1st, he and his wife will be moving to Mexico. We are excited for him and this new chapter AND we will miss him dearly! 🩷
Chris will be teaching 3 more classes at Chi-Town Shakti before the move. Come enjoy class and wish him well!
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Join for Hatha All Levels - Wednesdays, October 22nd and 29th from 6 to 7:15 pm (in person or online) OR Vinyasa All Levels - Monday, October 27th (in-person) from 6 to 7 pm.
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10/08/2025

Pajama Restorative Yoga with Kirstin Safakas
Saturday, November 1st
6:30 to 8:30 pm
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Cozy up in your comfiest pair of pajamas for 2 luxurious hours of restorative yoga in the soft glow of candlelight. Your softest blankets, favorite pillows and stuffies are also welcome. Kirstin will gently guide you through a series of restorative yoga asana - shapes held for 5 minutes or more, while luxuriously supported by props such as bolsters, blocks, blankets etc. Surrender, release, and renew. Enjoy an extended savasana before floating home and melting right into bed!
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Tiered Pricing Available! Pre-Registration Required.

10/06/2025

Tis that spooky time of year again!
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Join us (online or in-person) for our annual Halloween-Asana Candlelight Yoga + Meditation class on Sunday, October 26th from 7 to 830 pm (online or in-person) with Jesenia!
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Class will be Halloween-themed and costumes are absolutely welcome (though not required). In past years, we have seen a skeleton, a Cheshire Cat, a ballerina, a Panda, and Wonder Woman in attendance! Be prepared to howl like a wolf, cackle like a witch and roar like a zombie in this fun-filled class!
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Format: Spend an evening in the soft glow of candlelight using your flow of breath and asana to open your body and mind. After a 60 minute slow flow Halloween-Asana (Physical) practice the teacher will lead a 30 minute guided meditation utilizing ShambhavAnanda Yoga® Meditation tools.
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09/22/2025

Navaratri (Nine Nights of the Goddess) Day 1 through 3. We celebrate Durga - fierce Warrior Ma who cuts through confusion and represents strength, protection and triumph of good over evil. Om Hrim Srim Dum Durgaye Namaha
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09/08/2025

Meet our 2026 Yoga Teacher Trainers! Our training team offers varying strengths and expertise to offer you a well-rounded training experience!
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Have questions? Reach out! To apply, all you need is some experience with yoga asana, an ability to commit to training hours and requirements and a deep wish to grow! See our website for more information.
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Our next YTT begins January 2026. Register by Sept 15th and SAVE $700! Scholarships and workstudy opportunities also available!
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09/04/2025

Hey Ya’ll! Tania is now teaching Yoga Basics on Sundays!! Same time, same place, beginning this week. 🧡
Our Yoga Basics classes are great for beginners and for those who desire a slower pace, inclusion of basics postures and a focus on alignment. We use props and offer variations in all classes so you can choose what works best for your body, mind and spirit.
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08/31/2025

It’s that time of year for CHANGE!
Beginning Wednesday, September 3rd - Time + Format change!
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Join Chris Dimock for Hatha All Levels (online or in-person) from 6 to 7:15 pm!
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Our Hatha All Levels are slower paced and strength building. Instructors offer variations of postures so you can choose the challenges you desire and the variations that suit you in each moment. Each shift in each moment requires our conscious awareness.
We hope to see you soon!
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Address

1343 W Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL
60660

Telephone

+17732629256

Website

http://www.Chi-TownShakti.com/

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