Business Details
We are Yoga & Friends, a studio dedicated to helping you achieve integrated harmony within yourself and with the universe. Our owner and lead instructor, Christina (Ptak) Macarra, is certified by the Temple of Kriya Yoga and the In-Tuit Yoga System. She has also been granted special permission by founders Desi Springer and John Friend to teach the Sridaiva 'Bowspring' Yoga method. We offer a progressive teaching method in a non-competitive and encouraging atmosphere that supports students of all levels. Our approach focuses on balancing health through optimal posture and a positive attitude, using the principles of Sridaiva alignment. This 21st-century body-mind alignment method is designed to serve dedicated students from 8 to over 80 years old.
We believe that proper posture creates a geometric template for the body, balancing muscles and bones in a dynamic push-pull. This creates a state of tensegrity, allowing for maximum strength, lightness, and spinal extension with minimal muscular effort. Our instructors carefully guide each student to strive toward reaching their full potential. Beyond yoga, we offer classes and workshops in Meditation, Reiki, Beginners Hatha Yoga, and Kundalini. We provide classes and activities for all ages, with both advanced and beginner sessions available in an open forum. Our commitment is to provide a welcoming space where new students can join as drop-ins and work toward balance of body, mind, and spirit.
We believe that proper posture creates a geometric template for the body, balancing muscles and bones in a dynamic push-pull. This creates a state of tensegrity, allowing for maximum strength, lightness, and spinal extension with minimal muscular effort. Our instructors carefully guide each student to strive toward reaching their full potential. Beyond yoga, we offer classes and workshops in Meditation, Reiki, Beginners Hatha Yoga, and Kundalini. We provide classes and activities for all ages, with both advanced and beginner sessions available in an open forum. Our commitment is to provide a welcoming space where new students can join as drop-ins and work toward balance of body, mind, and spirit.
Highlights and features
- We are certified by the Temple of Kriya Yoga and In-Tuit Yoga System.
- We have permission to teach the unique Sridaiva 'Bowspring' Yoga method.
- Our method serves a wide spectrum of students from 8 to 80+ years old.
- We offer both advanced and beginner classes with drop-in availability.
- Our instructors provide careful guidance to help you reach full potential.
Services
Sridaiva Bowspring Yoga
Sridaiva Bowspring is a 21st-century body-mind alignment method focusing on optimal posture and a positive attitude. This service is designed for dedicated students aged 8 to 80+ seeking a healthier body-mind posture. Clients benefit from a paradigm-shifting technology that transforms daily activities into healthy life practices.
Meditation Classes
Our meditation classes are conducted by experienced teachers to help you attain balance of body, mind, and spirit. These sessions are available alongside our core yoga offerings in a supportive environment. Clients gain tools for inner peace and mental clarity through guided practice.
Reiki Workshops
We offer Reiki workshops as part of our specialty area classes taught by qualified instructors. These workshops are designed for individuals seeking energy healing and holistic well-being. Participants learn techniques to promote relaxation and support their overall health.
Beginners Hatha Yoga
Our Beginners Hatha Yoga classes provide a gentle introduction to foundational postures and breathing techniques. This service is ideal for new students looking to start their yoga journey in a non-competitive atmosphere. Clients build strength and flexibility while learning proper alignment.
Kundalini Yoga
Kundalini Yoga classes are offered to help students explore energy awareness and spiritual growth. These sessions are conducted by our experienced teachers in a supportive group setting. Participants work toward awakening their full potential through dynamic movement and meditation.
Reviews (4)
Shawn A.
Feb 15, 2019
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Yoga & Friends, has Kenosha's BEST yoga in town! I love Christina's classes. I'm always challenged & leave feeling like a whole new person. 20+ years of experience shines bright! Thank you for being the best!
Ms. R.
May 20, 2018
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Dance lessons here are awesome! Ann and Mark are great. Love the fact that they offer a drop-in class every Thursday night. I am really enjoying the couples class.
Shawn Marie LaDuke
Oct 24, 2017
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I've been going to Yoga & Friends for 2 years now! My yoga practice has expanded beyond belief. Christina's love of yoga shines through in all of her classes. As yoga evolves, so does Christina, keeping with tradition with an eye on what works for the betterment of her students. All of the yoga instructors are knowledgeable and friendly as well! Yoga & friends is a happy studio, located in an urban setting, downtown Kenosha. Perfect for getting coffee, breakfast or lunch after class and only two blocks to Lake Michigan for a lovely walk along the picturesque harbor front.
Anna S.
Nov 14, 2013
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I just finished my first of many sessions to come at this Yoga & Friends. They moved from this listed location to 6th avenue, updates are on their website. I took a class with Christine, who really knows her stuff! After spending time in the more trendy yoga studios around Chicagoland before moving back up here (i.e. Corepower), I'm glad to find one that seems committed in its core yoga practice without all the commercialized nonsense.
The studio is clean, quiet and serene, and they offer mats, blocks, ropes and chairs for whatever practice is taking place. The music selection is well chosen and really compliments the practice (I didn't hear Enya once, which was a great sign). They offer classes in the AM & PM (the AM was full when I attended, which was also a good sign). Prices are more than reasonable, and classes are appropriate for all practice levels. Looking forward to practicing with this studio in the future! Namaste.
The studio is clean, quiet and serene, and they offer mats, blocks, ropes and chairs for whatever practice is taking place. The music selection is well chosen and really compliments the practice (I didn't hear Enya once, which was a great sign). They offer classes in the AM & PM (the AM was full when I attended, which was also a good sign). Prices are more than reasonable, and classes are appropriate for all practice levels. Looking forward to practicing with this studio in the future! Namaste.
