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

08/23/2025

Throwbacks from a 2019 photoshoot Jenna Braunsteinhotos ❣️❣️❣️
1. Aasha and Elena (fun physical assist for Triangle/Trikonasana)🔺
2. Mila in supported pigeon pose/Eka Pada Kapotasana 🕊️
3. Kisa in Extended Side Angle/Utthita Parsvakonasana 📐
4. Elena in Crow/Bakasana 🐦‍⬛ and Aasha in Devotional Pose/Bhaktasana 🕉️
5. Taylor and Mila in a partner’s version of Devotional Pose/Bhaktasana 🙏🏾
6. Aasha + Elena 🤗
7. Teachers in class in Downward facing dog/Adho Mukha Svanasana! 🐕
May be time for some new photos SOON!
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Thank yoJenna Braunsteinhotos for these lovely shots!

08/19/2025

Om Namah Shivaya🔥❤️🙏🏼
Translations:
“I bow with respect to my inner Self, the Self of All.” “I bow with respect to Shiva (consciousness)”.
OM Namah Shivaya 🙏🏼
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08/12/2025

Welcome, Sheeva 💕 - to our community of teachers! Sheeva will be subbing THIS week at Chi-Town Shakti. Join TONIGHT (8/12) and next week (8/19) for Slow Flow + Restorative from 630 to 745 pm and SUNDAY for Yoga Basics (9 to 10 am - in person or online.
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Sheeva (she/her) is an alignment-based yoga instructor who has been teaching since 2022, with a passion for guiding students into deeper presence through mindful movement and breath. Her classes emphasize pranayama and breath awareness, creating a grounded and nourishing space for students of all levels to reconnect with themselves.
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With a love for slow flow sequences and restorative sound baths, Sheeva weaves in stillness, intention, and energy work to support healing on all levels physical, emotional, and spiritual. As a Level III Reiki healer and professional tarot reader, she brings a multidimensional understanding of energy and intuitive guidance to her practice.
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Sheeva’s goal as an instructor is to help people find inner peace, build a compassionate relationship with their body, and connect to the wisdom of higher energy and consciousness. Whether on the mat or in meditation, she holds space for others to remember the sacred within themselves.
Come join Sheeva for class this week!
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08/09/2025

August 8th, 1961. Bhagavan Nityananda’s Mahasamadhi. An auspicious anniversary….Gratitude abound. 🙏🏼❤️
Om Guru Om. Nityananda, Guru Om.

08/03/2025

Chi-Town Shakti’s 200 Hour Yoga Immersion + Teacher Training program is for anyone interested in pursuing a deeper connection and understanding of yoga practice and philosophy. If you hope to teach, this program will thoroughly prepare you to feel confident in sharing your love of yoga with others in a meaningful and safe way. If you have no intention of teaching, our 200 hour program will also provide you with a unique way to delve more deeply into yoga lifestyle and provide you with the tools to uplift your own home practice - knowing that you are serving your deep desire to grow as a practitioner, challenging yourself as your own “teacher”.
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Apply Early and SAVE! Early Bird discounts, scholarships and payment plans available. Visit our website for more information and apply today!
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07/28/2025

Vajrasattva Mantra Soak: A Purifying Restorative Yoga + Mantra Immersion with Aasha
Saturday, August 16th: 2 to 4 pm
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The vibration of Vajrasattva Mantra (also known as the 100-syllable mantra) is immensely purifying, on all levels. Vajrasattva is a buddhist deity and the embodiment of purity. In this Vajrasattva Mantra “Soak”, we will begin chanting the mantra together (beginners absolutely welcome). You will then be gently guided through a series of restorative yoga asana (postures held for 5 minutes or more while luxuriously supported by props such as bolsters, blocks, blankets etc). You may choose to lie silently, soaking in the vibration of live Vajrassatva Mantra chanting with harmonium. Or you may choose to chant the Mantra along with the group, exploring your relationship with the rich, potent sound and how it vibrates your soul...
You may choose to dedicate the mantra to those you love or hold the vision of the entire world in your Heart as the rich medicine of matrika shakti (energy of spiritual sound vibration) travels far beyond your being....
Purify. Release. Renew and Honor YOU.
******Image of Vajrasattva Woodblock by
Print available on Etsy for purchase. 💎🙏🏼💎

07/23/2025

Introduction to Yoga 3-week Series
with Fran Lonergan
3 consecutive Saturdays: September 6th, 13th and 20th
2 pm to 330 pm
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Starting a yoga practice may feel intimidating with the strange names of the postures, coordinating breath and movement, and feeling like others know more than you...but here at Chi-Town Shakti, we welcome newbies (and those who wish to refine their practice) to the practice with our In-Person, In-Studio Introduction to Yoga Series!
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Join us for 3 consecutive weeks to learn how yoga is about MUCH more than just stretching! In this workshop-style class, we will explain the physical postures to help you understand your own alignment, work with understanding and experiencing how the breath moves in the body, and begin to touch on some simple meditation techniques to help calm the thought waves of the mind.
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As students, you are encouraged to ask questions, take notes and/or experiment with different variations of a posture to help support and nourish your practice! We believe yoga is for everyone. Each person’s expression and experience of each yoga posture is unique and we celebrate this diversity. Yoga is truly about connecting within, embodying breath and movement and feeling into one’s own unique expression through practice.
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Beginners are welcome to join as well as those looking for a refresher or a workshop-style class where alignment and basic yogic concepts are discussed in more detail. We hope you will leave this class feeling confident and ready to attend a group yoga class while also beginning to explore and experience how yoga uniquely supports YOU.
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07/20/2025

September Full Moon Sound Magic Immersion
with Special Guests, John + Jitka Yost
Saturday, September 6th: 7 to 830 pm
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Prepare for the Full Moon of September 7th by basking in the vibrational and transformational energy of sound.
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Allow yourself to decompress and experience a unique inward journey for your body, mind and spirit. Physical sound vibrations entrain the brain to move from beta to alpha-theta waves, bringing about a deep, meditative state. Jitka and John will weave a tapestry of magical sounds using gongs, crystal bowls, singing bowls, chimes and other instruments.
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Join us on Saturday, September 6th from 7 to 830 pm at Chi-Town Shakti Yoga + Meditation for a deeply relaxing 90-min Sound Magic Immersion with John and Jitka Yost. Bolsters, blankets, and cushions will be provided for your comfort. However, you are more than welcome to bring your own cozy comforts with you (pjs, soft blankets, eye masks, etc!). This Event is in-person in studio. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
****Register by August 16th for Early Bird Discount
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Address

1343 W Devon Ave
Chicago, IL
60660-1329

Telephone

+17732629256

Website

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

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