TBY Yoga

09/16/2026

We’ve been talking about how excited we are to welcome Noah Mazé to The Yoga Effect, but we thought we’d let a few of our teachers tell you why.

Noah has been teaching yoga around the world for decades and has influenced so many teachers and students along the way. Some of you may remember him from YogaGlo, now Glo, where he was a co-founder and longtime teacher. His teaching brings together intelligent, challenging asana with philosophy, breath and inquiry in a way that asks you to really pay attention to what you’re doing and why.

Several of us at The Yoga Effect have practiced with Noah over the years, and there’s a reason we continue to learn from him. You don’t just move through poses in his classes. You notice things. You ask questions. You often walk away understanding something in a completely new way.

That feels especially meaningful right now.

Calm in the Storm is a full weekend of practice with Noah, October 23–25. You can join us for the whole weekend or choose individual workshops.

And you definitely do not need to be a yoga teacher to come. If you love yoga, are curious about going a little deeper, or simply want the opportunity to learn from an incredible teacher, we’d love to have you with us. All levels are welcome.

Swipe through to hear from Anna, Sally and Stacy about why they’re excited to practice with Noah again. ❤️

October 23–25 at The Yoga Effect
Full weekend + individual workshop options
Registration is open. Link in first comment 🔗 to register.

09/09/2026

✨ Noah Mazé is coming to The Yoga Effect! ✨

If you’ve practiced yoga online for a while, you may already know Noah Mazé. Noah was one of the original founders of YogaGlo, now Glo, and for many of us, a favorite teacher on the platform.

Today, Noah is the founder of The Mazé Method and is known around the world for his intelligent, anatomy-based approach to movement, thoughtful philosophy, and ability to make the depth of yoga practical and accessible.

And this October, we have the incredible opportunity to welcome him to The Yoga Effect for an entire weekend! 🤍

CALM IN THE STORM: A Weekend of Yoga & Resilience
October 23–25, 2026

🌿 Friday, Oct. 23 | 5:30–8:00 PM
Gravitas: The Guru Principle
Grounding, restorative yoga, hip openers, inversions, pranayama & meditation

🌿 Saturday, Oct. 24 | 11:30 AM–2:00 PM
Equanimity in Disequilibrium
An all-levels vinyasa practice exploring balance, breath & steadiness

🌿 Saturday, Oct. 24 | 3:00–5:30 PM
Strong, Open Heart
An intelligent, progressive exploration of backbends

🌿 Sunday, Oct. 25 | 12:00–3:00 PM
Steady Body, Steady Mind
Strength, core work, skills, drills & arm balances to cultivate physical and mental resilience

Each workshop stands beautifully on its own, or experience the full weekend as a journey toward greater steadiness, strength and resilience.

Full Weekend Pass: $215 — save $30
Individual workshops: $60–$65

This is a special opportunity to study with a teacher of Noah’s caliber right here in our own community. Whether you’re newer to yoga or have been practicing for years, these workshops are designed to meet you where you are.

🤍 Space is limited and registration is open now! Link in first comment 🔗

The Yoga Effect offers yoga & meditation workshops at our studio in Grayslake Illinois and travel yoga retreats.

07/26/2026

✨ Today’s the day! ✨
Have you ever wanted to deepen your understanding of yoga—or wondered if teaching might be part of your path?
Join us TODAY at 12:30 PM for a FREE Yoga Teacher Training Info Session at The Yoga Effect in Grayslake.
Our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training created by TBY Yoga and is for aspiring teachers and dedicated students who want to explore yoga asana and much more!. In fact, we’ve had many experienced yoga teachers choose to take a second teacher training with us because of the depth, quality, and transformational experience our program offers.
🗓 Sunday, July 26
🕧 12:30–1:30 PM
📍 The Yoga Effect – Grayslake
💛 FREE
Come meet Julia Jonson & Sally Gill, ask questions, explore the curriculum, and discover why our graduates—and even seasoned teachers—recommend this training.
See you this afternoon!

07/14/2026

✨ Broaden Your Understanding of Yoga’s Purpose & Promise! ✨
✨ TBY Yoga & The Yoga Effect Partnership✨
Join us for a FREE Yoga Teacher Training Info Session
🗓 Sunday, July 26 | 🕧 12:30–1:30 PM
📍 The Yoga Effect. SIGN UP 🔗 IN BIO!
Whether you dream of teaching or simply want to understand yourself better, discover how our transformational 200-hour program can help you grow in ways you never imagined.
Created by TBY Yoga, hosted at The Yoga Effect, and led by Julia Jonson, Sally Gill, and our experienced teaching faculty - including Komal Bhonagiri, Anitha Bellary, Prasad Rangnekar, and the esteemed Gabriel Halpern.
💬 “This training exceeded every expectation... I left with a deeper understanding of myself and the true purpose of yoga.”
✨ Curious? Don’t wait—reserve your spot today. September training begins soon!

07/03/2026

🍊 An evening of service, connection, and community. 💛
Our TBY Yoga community had such a meaningful time volunteering at the Northern Illinois Food Bank, packing oranges to help nourish our neighbors. It was a joy to step outside the studio, work side by side, share a few laughs, and remember that yoga extends far beyond the practice room.
In yoga, seva—selfless service—is a practice of offering our time and energy for the benefit of others, without expecting anything in return. Sometimes the most powerful way to practice yoga is simply by showing up to help.
Thank you to everyone who joined us! Stay tuned for our next volunteer event—we’d love to have you there. 💚Thanks to Olga Parlov, TBY Yoga Community Relations Director and teacher extraordinaire, for organizing.

06/17/2026

Thank you, Anitha Bellary, for another meaningful workshop at TBY Yoga — The Biology of Peace: The Vagus Nerve, Part 2 (June 7).
An exploration of self-understanding through the body: we moved, studied the theory of the vagus nerve, and experienced the simple joy of being through dance. This reel captures moments of curiosity, connection, embodiment, and play — reminders that peace is not just an idea, but something we can cultivate within ourselves and share with others.
Scenes from an afternoon of movement, learning, laughter, and dance as we explored the biology of peace through the wisdom of the vagus nerve.

05/13/2026

🌿 The Biology of Hope: Supporting the Lungs & Heart with Gabriel Halpern 🌿
Sunday, May 31 • 1:00–4:00pm
Join renowned yoga educator Gabriel Halpern for a deeply supportive workshop exploring how breath, heart health, and the nervous system are all connected. In today’s fast-paced world, stress can restrict breathing and strain the cardiovascular system—yoga offers a path back to balance.
We’ll begin with a dharma talk, “Aging Gracefully,” followed by a therapeutic asana and pranayama practice designed to support circulation, improve respiratory efficiency, and reduce systemic tension.
All levels welcome.
Brought to you by TBY Yoga & The Yoga Effect
✨ Sign up — link in bio

04/28/2026

More moments from a meaningful weekend ✨
Julia and Andrew have long studied with Desiree Rumbaugh , and it was an honor to partner with The Yoga Effect to bring her wisdom to our community.
✨ The light is already within ✨
A powerful reminder that yoga isn’t about chasing something outside ourselves—but cultivating humility, awareness, and presence from within.
Andrew and Julia continue to teach these same principles of alignment in their regular classes – and have for years! —join them to stay consistent in your learning and keep the practice alive:
Andrew • Sundays at 8:00 AM
Julia • Tuesdays at 5:30 PM, Thursdays at 12:00 PM, Saturdays at 8:00 & 9:30 AM
Grateful for this weekend of learning and growing! ✨

04/21/2026

✨ NEW COLLABORATION! ✨
TBY Yoga 🤝 The Yoga Effect
We are beyond proud to bring you Gabriel Halpern
Softening the Armor: Meeting Cynicism with Awareness
In a world that teaches us to stay guarded, what if the real power is in softening?
This isn’t just a talk—it’s a deep, honest exploration of how stress, uncertainty, and modern life condition us to protect… and how yoga gives us the tools to gently unwind that armor.
Drawing from the wisdom of the Yoga Sutras of Patanjali and the Bhagavad Gita, Gabriel will guide us from reactivity → awareness, from defense → presence.
✨ Understand your nervous system
✨ Shift from guarded to grounded
✨ Cultivate real, resilient openness (not forced positivity)
✨ Protect yourself from nihilism
This is for anyone craving depth, truth, and a more open way of being.
Friday, May 1, 2026
7:00–9:00 PM
The Yoga Effect – Grayslake
$35
Registration + event hosted at The Yoga Effect
With over 55 years of practice, Gabriel’s teaching is where philosophy, science, and soul meet. This is a rare opportunity to sit with a truly masterful teacher.

04/14/2026

Sold out and so special ✨
Komal Bhonagiri guided us through The Art of Twisting—a gentle, mindful practice that felt like a true reset. I felt how the breath and soft “wringing” of the spine helped release tension, support digestion, and calm the nervous system. It wasn’t just physical—it invited a subtle inner shift, creating more space, clarity, and compassion.
Komal is such a radiant, experienced teacher, meeting everyone where they are and making the practice accessible to all levels.
We closed with a deeply nourishing sound bath that lingered long after the final note ✨
We host these monthly—and they keep selling out.
Join Komal in May and be sure to sign up early 💫