Workshops + Events
Reclaim Your Body
Sunday July 26, August 9+ 16 at 10am
with Jessie Ripes
Join us for this 4 session series ~ attend one session or ALL ~ and reclaim your body from the grip of trauma, stress and stored tension.
In this series we will use the practice of trauma sensitive yoga and educational lecture/reflection to reclaim personal power, autonomy and a sense of ease in the body and mind.
Trauma Center Trauma Sensitive Yoga (TCTSY) is an evidence based practice for trauma, stress of all types and PTSD that emphasizes safety and choice making. This yoga practice uses physical movements geared towards tuning into the internal experience of the participant as a way to create and direct energy. This helps yogis move away from an idea of doing forms “right or wrong” and instead establishes greater sensitivity and autonomy, two states often compromised by trauma and deep stress.
In this workshop, participants and the facilitator will go through 30 minutes of targeted education around elements of TCTSY including: establishing a deep sense of safety, choice making, interoception, and self care, followed by a 30 minute TCTSY practice.
upstairs studio
$35 Per Session | $100 for 4 session Series
Butts, Guts + Good Reads
Thursday, August 20th at 6:30pm
with Erin
at About Time Bookstore
Add a little spice to your week! Join Erin, owner of Black Cat Yoga, for one of her favorite workout classes focused on your butt + gut! After we groan, sweat and burn, we’ll spend some time connecting as we browse a curated selection of our favorite spicy reads. From bodice rippers to dragon slaying adventures, it will be night full of butts, guts and of course… good reads!
$30
Social Club: Saturday Skate
Saturday, August 22nd at 6:30pm
Join us for an all ages SKATE! We'll meet at Just for Fun Roller Rink in Mundelein and catch vibes. Pay at the door. Skate rental available.
$10 admission | $4 skate rental
Social Club: Black Cat Needlepoint
Saturday, September 12th at 3pm
at The PepperPot Barrington
Join us for a field trip to Pepper Pot in Barrington for this Black Cat Social Club needlepoint experience! See what all the rage is about and learn a fun new craft that's great for mindfulness, creativity + some socializing.
You'll select your supplies and we'll sit down for a private needlepoint lesson. Then we'll stitch, yap + enjoy the afternoon in their incredibly curated space.
$25 registration fee will be applied to your project and supplies (this is not an all-inclusive fee)
Kids Programs
Kids Yoga: Hello Summer
Saturday, July 25th at 12:30pm
with Miss Ann Marie
Drop the kids off for this amazing event of movement, mindfulness + summertime FUN! Using our yoga mats + lots of movement, we'll explore the mindfulness, yoga poses and beachy summer vibes with Ms. Ann Marie Saladino.
ages 7-9
$25 first child | $12 for siblings
Continuing Ed
Coming this spring/summer:
Yoga Sequencing for Power + Vinyasa Practices
Prop It Up: Using Props to Expand your Practice
The Art of INSPO: Creating Class Themes
Yoga Alliance continuing education credit available. Great to learn new skills or refresh your teaching!
Teacher Training + Mentorship
Need to tune up your teaching? Or maybe you’re newly certified and not feeling ready to dive in to leading classes? Our mentoring and education programs are just the ticket. Small group sessions and private programs built around what you need.
RYT 200 Power Vinyasa Teacher Training:
Fall 2026: Evening + Weekend Format
October 2026 - February 2027
(applications close soon!)
Winter 2026: Evening + Weekend Format
February - June 2026
Please note: Our training emphasizes a vigorous power flow style of practice.
There will be exposure to other formats but the primary focus is on flow.
Inquire for more details!
New Teacher Mentorship Program
2-4 Sessions of targeted coaching and feedback for vinyasa and power flow teachers.
We will begin with an assessment of your skills and needs, then build a targeted program from there.
EMAIL: erin@blackcatyogastudio.com for more info