This Saturday evening Sound Bath: Studio 11 in Wheaton - Portal of Sound

Hi Yogis. Last Sunday in Western Springs, our Restorative Sound Journey was completely full. Thank you to everyone who attended. Together we explored sacred sound and the power of collective silence that both precedes and follows it. It was wonderful stillness! This theme continues this Saturday ... Read More

Series of Sound Baths Exploring Sound & Silence Starts This Weekend

Hi All, Chicago gifted us a stretch of “fake spring” this week: that soft, impossible warmth that makes you unzip your coat even though winter isn’t quite finished with us. We’re in that liminal breath between seasons, where everything feels a little more spacious and a little more possible. It’s... Read More

Subject: A Gentle Reminder for Tomorrow’s Restorative Sound Journey

Hi Dear Friends, I hope this note finds you well. It’s been quite a week on my end—one that reminded me how precious rest, breath, and steady ground truly are. My husband needed  emergency surgery, so I’ve been moving through the days with a tender heart and a deep appreciation for the practices ... Read More

Tonight at 7:15 – Restore & Renew Yoga Nidra at Studio 11 in Wheaton (Formerly Essencia)

Hi Yogis. Tonight at 7:15pm, I’m delighted to begin teaching a new permanent weekly class, Restore & Renew – Yoga Nidra, at Studio 11 (formerly Essencia Vitalis), a gorgeous new yoga studio near downtown Wheaton, just north of Mariano’s. If you’ve been curious about this format - or waiting for t... Read More

New Year, New Offerings: Renew & Restore + Yoga Nidra - Monday nights in Wheaton at Essencia Vitalis

Hello friends, and Happy New Year to all, I’m stepping into 2026 with some beautiful additions to my schedule, and I’m excited to share them with you. Beginning next Monday, January 12th at 7:15pm, I’ll be teaching a new permanent class called Restore & Renew – Yoga Nidra at Essencia Vitalis, the... Read More

Deep Thanksgiving Gratitude & Upcoming Seasonal Offerings

Hi Dear Yogis, As Thanksgiving approaches, my heart is full. I’ve been reflecting deeply on community, on the way you show up, breathe together, move together, rest together, and create a shared field of compassion and curiosity. I learn so much from each of you every single week, and I am profou... Read More

New Double Wednesday nights at YBD in Wheaton + Restorative Sound Journey Ahead

We can find Heartfelt Gratitude in November. As the year begins to wind down, we can tap into genuine gratitude for our yoga community and the space we share through yoga, rest, and sound. This month brings new opportunities to connect in practice at Yoga by Degrees – Wheaton: Wednesdays• 6:00pm ... Read More

Enter the Portal of Sacred Sound — A Rare Saturday Night Sound Bath Nov 8th

A rare Saturday evening Sound Bath Meditation in a stunning new space in Wheaton. And it is just 10 days away (a week from Saturday)..Saturday, November 8 | 6:00–7:30pmEssencia Vitalis – 320 Reber St, Wheaton (just two blocks north of Mariano's on Naperville/Roosevelt) This event, Portal of Sacre... Read More

The Beauty of October at Stonehill Farm • Final Gathering this Sunday 1-5pm

As autumn settles over Stonehill Farm, the land has begun its quiet transformation. The trees at the edges of the fields are turning amber and gold, the air carries that first hint of seasonal change, and the light arrives softer, as though inviting us inward. This Sunday, October 12th, from 1 to... Read More

Soak up Summer before Summer's End - Outdoor events - Feel Alive

Summer is a whirlwind. It’s hard to believe school starts for many of our kids in just a couple of weeks — but that doesn’t mean summer is over! ☀️ The fall equinox is still 54 days away, and I have a season full of outdoor events to help us soak up every last drop of this sweet stretch of light.... Read More