Verdant Place

Verdant Place yoga & wellness classes, retreats and experiences in our flower garden and around Chicago

Previously known as 'Emily Yoga', 'Verdant Virtual Wellness' began during the Covid-19 pandemic after Emily lost her job as studio manager of Nature Yoga in Wicker Park. The studio unfortunately closed due to Covid, but Emily wanted to continue teaching and sharing yoga virtually with her students. Her goal is to create a virtual space that includes modalities beyond yoga, taught by a diverse grou

p of people. Stay tuned for the growth of this virtual space and join us from anywhere in the world while in the safety and comfort of your own home. Emily is currently in training to become a Certified Yoga Therapist through Soul of Yoga in San Diego, California.

Every day is Earth Day but last night’s workshop really went all in!✂️We created beautiful journals from scrap paper, th...
04/23/2026

Every day is Earth Day but last night’s workshop really went all in!

✂️We created beautiful journals from scrap paper, thrifted books and supplies from
✏️We journaled about Spring healing and intentions for the season
🌱We planted seeds in recycled plastic containers and talked about “winter sowing”, a natural and accessible seed starting method.

Thank you for being a lovely host! I’m grateful for the opportunity to collaborate with other sustainable businesses 🫶
Thank you to the earthlings interested in these workshops. Love you 💚

I’ve been working with college students a ton this year at and We mainly focus on stress management tools and realign ...
04/20/2026

I’ve been working with college students a ton this year at and
We mainly focus on stress management tools and realign the body after studying.

took some beautiful pictures during a session recently! Chaarg is a student club focused on movement, wellness and community. They are the sweetest cuties ever 🥹 and it’s inspiring to see young people put mental and physical health first!

Brought all the sustainable plant magic ✨ to Spring Family Fest 🌷
04/19/2026

Brought all the sustainable plant magic ✨ to Spring Family Fest 🌷

Little details from Michelle + Mihir’s wedding 4.12.25 at by Ceiling greenery and moss ✔️Local spring flowers ✔️Terra ...
04/13/2026

Little details from Michelle + Mihir’s wedding 4.12.25 at by

Ceiling greenery and moss ✔️
Local spring flowers ✔️
Terra cotta urn arrangements for ceremony then sweetheart table✔️
Open flame✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️✔️

Spring Flower Subscription at in Pilsen is a great way to support your local flower farmer(s) and treat yourself to bea...
04/10/2026

Spring Flower Subscription at in Pilsen is a great way to support your local flower farmer(s) and treat yourself to beautiful blooms! There are limited number of spots for this subscription which begins Saturday May 9th.

If you’re going to be out of town for a pickup day, gift your bouquet to a flower friend 🤝💖

Sign up www.verdantplace.co/shop

Spring Flower Subscription at in West Town is a great way to support your local flower farmer(s) and treat yourself to ...
04/10/2026

Spring Flower Subscription at in West Town is a great way to support your local flower farmer(s) and treat yourself to beautiful blooms! There are limited spots for this subscription which begins Friday May 1st.

If you’re going to be out of town for a pickup day, gift your bouquet to a flower friend 🤝💖

Sign up www.verdantplace.co/shop

Spring Flower Subscription at in Logan Square is a great way to support your local flower farmer(s) and treat yourself ...
04/10/2026

Spring Flower Subscription at in Logan Square is a great way to support your local flower farmer(s) and treat yourself to beautiful blooms! Just a few spots remain for this subscription which begins Thursday April 23rd.

If you’re going to be out of town for a pickup day, gift your bouquet to a flower friend 🤝💖

Sign up www.verdantplace.co/shop

I am 75% moved out of Grand Garden but need a hand for the final push! Want to help this weekend? Stop by 2048 W Grand A...
04/09/2026

I am 75% moved out of Grand Garden but need a hand for the final push! Want to help this weekend?
Stop by 2048 W Grand Ave, back entry
Friday & Saturday 12-2p
Sunday 1-3p
Bring a shovel if you’ve got one!
Volunteers will receive free flowers this season 🌸

Happy Anniversary Patricia + Francisco and welcome lil baby Alma!! This colorful Spring wedding featured local forsythia...
04/05/2026

Happy Anniversary Patricia + Francisco and welcome lil baby Alma!!

This colorful Spring wedding featured local forsythia, daffodils and bright peonies

Winter Self Care Pt 3🌞🌞🌞Wellness Retreat with at in San Jose del Cabo, MexicoSunshine, deep rest, time with animals ,...
04/05/2026

Winter Self Care Pt 3
🌞🌞🌞
Wellness Retreat with at
in San Jose del Cabo, Mexico

Sunshine, deep rest, time with animals , meeting likeminded individuals was so so healing

Irais of planned activities for the group such as ceviche cooking class, huichol art, whale watching, group dinner and more. Licensed therapist led journaling sessions to help us understand our relationship to rest and self care

Being on the receiving end of workshops and retreats is 👌👌

Winter Self Care Recap Pt 2💚💚💚Spending time with loved ones. The people that ground, support and spread joy. Here I’m wi...
04/01/2026

Winter Self Care Recap Pt 2
💚💚💚
Spending time with loved ones. The people that ground, support and spread joy. Here I’m with one of my besties kiddos at the an amazing place to decompress in the winter

03/31/2026

Winter Self Care Recap pt 1
🐞🐞🐞
At the end of 2025, I was hit with a ton of losses
-the loss of my two cherished work spaces
-the loss of a beloved family member to su***de
-the loss of movement due to a debilitating back injury
-the loss of my yoga bag after a car break in, which sounds silly but if you know me you know my journal is nearby. All of my documentation of sessions, all of my notes, plans, goals etc was in this journal

Everyone goes through struggle, but this was extra challenging because all of these things were happening around the same time. I vowed this Winter to deeply return to self, enjoy more space and small pleasures and focus on healing grief and pain.

First step was a visit to who gently handpoked my “lucky ladybugs”
Ladybugs symbolize good fortune and transformation. They are omens of positive change. We LOVE to see them in the garden as they are beneficial bugs. Looking down at this little piece of art is a reminder of the joy felt when a ladybug lands on you. I also had them specifically placed at acupressure points for lumbar pain.

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Tuesday 8am - 9pm
Wednesday 7am - 10am
4pm - 7pm
Thursday 7am - 1pm
Friday 7am - 1pm
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I completed my 200 hour certification at Nature Yoga in March 2014 under the instruction of Mark Lerro and Erica Rumpel. Additional training with Amber Cook and Rich Logan. My dance and physical therapy background lends to the framing of my classes, which focus on interesting flow through poses, anatomical alignment, injury prevention, meditation and mind body connection. Class Descriptions: Slow Flow/candlelight- Moves at a slower pace emphasizing meditation, relaxation, and restoration. Increase flexibility and range of motion while clearing away stress. Perfect for those new to yoga as well as experienced yogis. Vinyasa- Moves at a moderate pace with an invigorating sequence that stretches and strengthens the entire body. All levels welcome