Join us for in-person yoga at the lovely studio within our clinic at 1943 Winnebago St. in Madison,
or at our brand new Verona studio at 324 S. Main St.!
Upcoming yoga offerings
(Click a calendar for a printable PDF)
Please register for all classes, groups or workshops using the button above.
Registration is required for all yoga offerings.
Class descriptions
Beginning in Oct. 2023, our classes will now occur on an 8-week series rotation. The cost for each series differs depending on whether it is mat yoga, aerial yoga or a therapeutic skills group.
Insight Flow
Insight Flow links movement with breath to help cultivate strength, flexibility, balance, and ease and improve the mind-body connection. Class begins with a gentle warm up followed by flowing poses and transitions into longer held postures designed to release deeply held stress and tension. This class is taught by a trauma-informed yoga instructor and offers a variety of options making it accessible to most bodies.
* Starting Oct. 4, offered Wednesdays at noon at the Winnebago studio. No class Nov. 22. Cost: $120 for the 8-week series.
* Starting Oct. 4, offered Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. at the Winnebago studio. No class Nov. 22. Cost: $120 for the 8-week series.
Slow Flow
Moving through poses slowly allows you to drop into the body and move intentionally while releasing deeply held stress and tension. Learn how to link your breath with movement to help cultivate present moment awareness and improve the mind-body connection. This class is great for anyone new to yoga and for those looking to deepen their practice. This class is taught by a trauma-informed yoga instructor and offers a variety of options making it accessible to most bodies.
Starting Oct. 2, offered
* Mondays noon-1 p.m. at the Winnebago studio. No class Nov. 20. Cost: $120 for the 8-week series.
* Thursdays noon-1 p.m. at the Winnebago studio. No class Oct. 26 or Nov. 23. Last class Dec. 7. Cost: $120 for the 8-week series.
* Thursdays noon-1 p.m. in Verona. No class Nov. 23. Cost: $120 for the 8-week series.
SomaYoga
SomaYoga is an approach to yoga that focuses on working with neuromuscular connections (sensing, engaging, and releasing) to release tension where it is commonly held in the body. It creates improved body-mind connectivity, functional awareness and skills to manage common ailments of the back, shoulders, and hips. Classes start with gentle movements while lying on the mat to release tension prior to more traditional yoga postures that are helpful in building strength, creating opportunities for integrated functional movement and balance, and exploring how to sense and move with more ease. This class is appropriate for those who are able to get up and down off the floor and balance without assistance. (75-minute class).
Starting Oct. 6, Fridays from noon-1:15 p.m. at the Winnebago Studio. No class Nov. 24. Cost: $120 for the 8-week series.
Yin-Yang Yoga
Yin–Yang Yoga blends two styles of yoga into one practice -bringing together the benefits of passively holding postures for 2-5 minutes (using props to support the body and resting on the mat) with the more dynamic active engagement of standing postures. The combination of the two approaches is a great way to bring balance to one’s mind and body by stimulating the meridians (energy channels), improving joint mobility, calming and balancing the nervous system, increasing circulation, improving strength, and decreasing tension. This class will blend the two approaches, offering a variety of options for most bodies to adapt to their level of practice. (75-minute class)
Starting Oct. 5, Thursdays from 5:30-6:45 p.m. at the Winnebago Studio. No class Nov. 23. Cost: $120 for the 8-week series.
Restorative
Restorative Yoga is a gentle practice designed to calm and regulate the nervous system. With the support of props such as blocks, bolsters, and blankets, restorative postures are passively held for longer periods of time to encourage a release of stress and tension. This deep sense of relaxation helps to manage fatigue, stress, anxiety, and depression. This class is taught by a trauma-informed yoga instructor and offers a variety of options making it accessible to most bodies.
Starting Oct. 6, Fridays from 3:45-4:45 p.m. in Verona. No class Oct. 27, Nov. 10 and Nov. 24. Final class Dec. 15. Cost: $120 for the 8-week series.
Gentle Yoga
Gentle Yoga focuses on releasing tension, connecting with the breath, and helping students gain strength and flexibility. The slower, gentle pace allows time to be present in each pose and provides time to make adjustments to invite more calm and ease to the mind and body. Gentle yoga is for all levels of experience, mobility, and flexibility and is taught by a trauma-informed yoga instructor.
Drop-in only Aug-Sept. No series this fall.
Aerial Yoga
Aerial Yoga is designed to familiarize students with using the yoga hammock, gain confidence on how to get into poses safely, and build the skills needed for a fun and safe aerial yoga practice. This class is great for those new to aerial yoga as well as those who want a review of the basics to feel more comfortable and confident in the aerial hammock. This class is taught by a trauma-informed yoga instructor and offers a variety of options making it accessible to most bodies. (Our aerial yoga series are not open to our CCS consumers at this time).
* Starting Oct. 2, Monday nights from 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the Winnebago Studio. No class Nov. 13 or 20. Final class Dec. 4. Cost: $160 for the 8-week series.
* Starting Oct. 3, Tuesdays from noon-1 p.m. at the Winnebago Studio. No class Nov. 21. Cost: $160 for the 8-week series.
* Starting Oct. 5, Thursdays from 7-8 a.m. (NOTE THE MORNING TIME) at the Winnebago Studio. No class Nov. 23. Cost: $160 for the 8-week series.
Aerial Yoga frequently asked questions: AERIAL YOGA FAQ
Skills group descriptions
Yoga for Anxiety
In this series, we will explore the topic of anxiety and it’s relationship to the body through education, discussion and somatic based skills such as gentle yoga, breathing, creative movement and mindfulness practices. Participants will have opportunities to increase self-awareness around anxiety, and practice skills to manage symptoms and restore balance to the body’s nervous system, all within a supportive, trauma-informed environment.
Starting Oct. 2, 1:30-3 p.m. at the Winnebago Studio. No group Nov. 13 or 20. Final group Dec. 4. Cost: $280 for the 8-week group.
Yoga for Trauma and Chronic Stress
In this 8-week series, we will explore how yoga postures, breathing techniques, mindfulness, and meditation can help to reduce the effects of stress and trauma, bring the nervous system into balance, and increase the body’s capacity to heal. This series is for anyone interested in exploring and practicing the healing and therapeutic aspects of yoga in a safe and supportive environment.
Starting Oct. 4, 5:30-7 p.m. at the Winnebago Studio. No group Nov. 22. Cost: $280 for the 8-week group.
Workshops
Interested in a yoga workshop? We offer those too!
Mindful Transition to Fall — VERONA
We can see all around us in nature — the leaves fall, the air becomes crisp, and change is taking place. If we tune inward, we have an opportunity to embrace transformation, our inner light, and the chance to see glimmers all around us. With mindfulness and intention, please join us in community to focus on wellness tools to support our transition into fall, including: sensory activities, meditation, and yoga. We provide a journal, a mat, and props to support your practice. Led by Kelly Jaminski, RYT-200, LPC, and Jeanne Kolker, C-IAYT and LPC. This workshop is Friday, Oct. 13 from 6-8 p.m. in our Verona studio. Cost: $50 and includes a journal. Register here.
Intuitive Eating and Yoga — WINNEBAGO
Practice some self-care before the holidays with this two-hour workshop that will blend the principles of Intuitive Eating with the tools of yoga to bring balance to your life. We will identify ways to cope with our feelings with kindness through gentle yoga and meditation. You will leave with a journal and a holistic plan for managing seasonal stress. Led by Jeanne Kolker, a Certified Yoga Therapist and Intuitive Eating Counselor. This workshop is Saturday, Nov. 11 from 10 a.m.-noon at our 1943 Winnebago St. location. Cost: $50 and includes a journal. Register here.
Our specialty workshops are not open to our CCS consumers at this time.
Private aerial yoga parties
Book our studio for a 2-hour event! Included in the cost is a private aerial yoga class for up to 9 adults, which is perfect for corporate team-building, happy hour with friends, or to celebrate any occasion! We do require all participants to be 18 years of age and older.
Contact Nikki at nikki@insightmadison.com to learn more or fill out the form below.
Cost: $300
Times: Flexible — we offer these later in the evening on Thursdays, Friday during “happy hour” between 4-6, and Saturday mornings.
Yoga therapy
Yoga therapy is the application of specific yogic tools and techniques to address an individual’s physical, psychological, and emotional needs. Yoga therapists have extensive training in adapting the practice of yoga, including postures, breathwork, meditation and mindfulness techniques to meet the needs of their clients. The practice of yoga therapy uses both top-down and bottom-up approaches that help regulate the nervous system. Top-down approaches use cognitive tools such as meditation, self-awareness, and personal inquiry to affect the state of the body, whereas bottom-up regulation uses the body through various movements and breathing techniques to regulate the nervous system, affecting thoughts and emotions. Yoga therapy provides tools to help support self-regulation and resilience.
Yoga therapy works with the natural capacity of the body and mind to support healing including:
- Chronic pain, including low-back pain, arthritis, premenstrual syndrome (PMS), and other types of pain such as that associated with fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome
- Mental health, including concerns like anxiety, depression, trauma and PTSD, addiction, eating disorders, and others
- Neurological issues and complications of stroke, multiple sclerosis (MS), Parkinson’s disease, and traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Support for illnesses such as cancer, diabetes, and heart disease
- Overall well-being (you don’t need to be sick or in pain for yoga therapy to have value!) and healthy aging
If you’re looking for yoga therapy, Nikki or Kim — both certified yoga therapists — can meet with you to assess your needs from a holistic perspective. What works for you physically, emotionally, mentally? They can design a program to help you facilitate sustainable change that leads to overall well-being.
No prior yoga experience necessary
Contact Janet Cassidy at janet@insightmadison.com for more information or to submit a referral for services.
Rates
Initial 60-minute intake and assessment: $110Subsequent 60-minute sessions: $90
Five-session package: $395