YogaMaria
I teach yoga and group fitness classes in Chicago and Southwest Michigan. I'm also certified in Prenatal Yoga and Yin Yoga.
I've been teaching yoga for over 20 years, in Chicago and my second home in Southwest Michigan. As a lifelong athlete and fitness enthusiast, I discovered yoga at a physically and mentally stressful time in my life. The effects of yoga on my health and wellness were so profound that I made it my vocation to teach. I received my 200-hour certification at Dancing Feet Yoga in New Buffalo, Michigan, and completed my Advanced Level Teacher Training certification at Yogaview Chicago. I recently completed my Level 2 Reiki Practitioner Certification. I currently teach at several of Chicago’s premiere yoga and fitness studios, including East Bank Club, Midtown Athletic Club, the Chicago Athletic Clubs, and Yogaview. I continue to teach classes and create unique yoga “events” in Michigan, combining wine and yoga at Dablon Vineyards in Baroda; live music and yoga at the beach in Benton Harbor; and most recently, art and yoga with my friend and watercolor artist, Julie Christian Bender. I infuse my classes with passion, creativity, and a spirit of playfulness. I strive to challenge and inspire my students while emphasizing safe alignment and breath awareness. I am passionate about inspiring others to adopt healthy and happy lifestyles, full of positivity, play, and plenty of paprika. I see every moment as an opportunity—to embrace life, to care for others, and to love without judgment. When I'm not teaching yoga, I go to as many concerts as I can, love to cook for friends and family, and drive my vintage 1971 Buick Riviera on the country roads in Michigan.
09/08/2025
We’re back at City Winery!
Come celebrate the Autumnal Equinox with me and my friend, guitarist Carlo Basile of Surabhi Ensemble 💜
We’ll do a fun yoga practice on the patio, accompanied by Carlo, then we’ll linger afterward with a glass of wine from the CW cellars 🍷
BYOM(at) … I will have some to loan
All levels welcome! 😊
Tickets on sale now at https://citywinery.com/chicago/events/vinyasa-vino-uq3cdn 🎟️
I’m back and ready to rock! 🤘🏻
Teaching all my regular classes this week in Chicago at Midtown Athletic Club, East Bank Club, and Yodega Yoga Studio … plus Yin Yoga on Sunday (my birthday! 🥳) in the Humboldt Park Formal Garden. Come by and give me a hug!
See ya on the mat, rock stars! 🤩
08/04/2025
SATURDAY, 8/9 💕
I’m so stoked to be back teaching yoga on the Great Lawn at Millennium Park accompanied by my friend, Carlo Basile, and his band of merry musicians 🎶
Class starts at 9 am. And it’s FREE!
BYOM(at) or towel
This is the yoga highlight of my summer!
Can’t wait to see you 🧘🏻♀️
07/27/2025
Sunday! 🤩
07/05/2025
SUNDAY YIN Special Guest! 💙
My buddy, Sam Ocean, is gonna come by with his cajón (Google it) to play some percussion while we practice yin yoga under the pergola in the Humboldt Park Formal Garden. Yay!
As always, this class is donation-based. Pay what you can via Venmo, Zelle, PayPal or cash 💰
Can’t be there IRL? Class streams on IG Live
➡️ NOON CST ⬅️
06/08/2025
Thanks for inviting me to kickoff your birthday with yoga at the beach. Happy 36! 🥳
Interested in having me host a yoga party for you and your friends? DM me for details!
06/02/2025
YOGA + WINE 🍷 6/14
I’m back at Dablon Vineyards - Winery & Tasting Room in Baroda, Michigan to kick off the summer solstice and their 10-year anniversary 😊
SOULstice Yoga in the Vineyard
Saturday, June 14
10 am EST
$30 for yoga and a glass of wine
Weather permitting, we’ll be on the patio overlooking the vineyard
Space is limited! Secure your spot and pre-register today 🎟️
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soulstice-yoga-tickets-1371359345719?aff=oddtdtcreator&fbclid=PAQ0xDSwKqgDdleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABp7ZQj6Fi0QQnSz2pm4yS_-WNdTa8WpAmCFxDxqiKQrmIK3MPjpmcD1OIhtN3_aem_Gvlp8x-p6WpoRvQpkU71XQ
YIN YOGA is back for summer!
Every Sunday at noon, we’ll meet under the pergola in the Humboldt Park Formal Garden for a relaxing yin practice.
Class also streams via IG Live 📺
Bring a mat or beach towel.
DONATE what you can via the links in my bio 🙏
Yay summer! 🌞
05/24/2025
The sun came out (finally!) for last night’s Chasing the Light opening 🌞 illuminating the gorgeous landscape paintings of Kristin Hosbein, Mary Broccolo-Derr, and Kathy Blankenhein.
You never know who you’re gonna bump into in the Benton Harbor Arts District. Last night, it was local legend Mamie Yarborough, my daughter’s favorite high school teacher Mr.Wismer, and yogi/wine goddess Lesli Clarke. Always lovely to spend time with my girls Candice and Anna, too. So much creativity and goodness in this community!
Chasing the Light runs through the summer. Check it out!
05/20/2025
Dablon is excited to announce we will be hosting monthly yoga sessions, with YogaMaria! Weather permitting yoga will be held outside but inside will be available should we need it.
Please get your tickets on Eventbrite here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/soulstice-yoga-tickets-1371359345719?aff=oddtdtcreator
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1221 N Sacramento Ave
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05/16/2025