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Yoga with Gopi Om

"Reduce your wants and lead a happy and contented life. Never hurt the feelings of others and be kin

Nicole first discovered yoga by chance and was instantly intrigued. She attended her first teacher training with the sole intention of learning more about the practice, but discovered that she loved the teachings of yoga too much to keep them to herself and began teaching in 2005. Shortly after, her practice grew immensely due to the discovery and subsequent influence of her beloved teacher, Sri Dharma Mittra. Nicole has completed her advanced level (500 hour) teacher training in New York with Sri Dharma and feels blessed to have received and to pass on his teachings. She strives to live every moment as an offering to the divine and to pass on the teachings of yoga as they have been generously passed on to her. A believer in the power of yoga as a lifestyle, Nicole feels that a playful yoga practice enables a person to approach the more mundane aspects of life with a lighter heart and a more accepting attitude. Her yogic journey has played a big role in her life and she feels lucky to have the opportunity to share that journey with others. Nicole lives with her family of rescued cats and pit bull dogs. She is a fan of the fruit market, pet rescue, The Bhagavad Gita, and vegan cookies.

11/14/2025

We moved closer to the lake and now we walk to the beach everyday. 🌊💙

10/26/2025

Hold on to your friends. 💖

10/20/2025

Dharma Yoga is a classical style of Hatha Raja yoga based on the teachings of Master Yogi Sri Dharma Mittra. Dharma-ji teaches that the implementation of yogic knowledge is the best way for us to eliminate suffering and Dharma Yoga practices are a playful approach towards serious inner inquiry. This workshop will include a complete asana practice with opportunities to experiment with a number of variations and approaches to poses, along with pranayama, mantra, philosophical exploration, and deep relaxation. This workshop is perfect for anyone with some experience of yoga and options will be offered and explained.
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Gopi Om (Nicole Sopko) has spent nearly 20 years studying with her Guru-ji, Sri Dharma Mittra, with whom she is certified at the 1000 hour level. She has travelled to assist Dharma-ji at workshops and appeared alongside him during television appearances around the country. She also teaches a session on the ethics of teaching as part of teacher training programs at the Dharma Yoga Center in NYC. In addition to continued study with her Guruji, she is completing a Certificate of Hindu Studies at the Hindu University of America. Her classes are for anyone who wants to learn about yoga as a complete, traditional system. Gopi is a vegan of almost 30 years who spends her days working full time running an international vegan food brand alongside her life partner and her dog.

10/17/2025

Good mail day today! I’m not able to make it for the upcoming graduation ceremony, so I’m celebrating at home. I attended this training years ago, but finally got to completing all of the requirements and I’m feeling very happy. Thank you, ! Om Guru Om 🙏🏼💕

10/12/2025

This workshop at is likely to be my only remaining public class this year. Hope to have you join us there for a little community check in! 💖

09/18/2025

From the archive: At Maha Sadhana with Dharmaji in Dallas, TX in 2009. 💕

09/13/2025

I believe that my s**g carpet was waiting since 1962 specifically to host this impromptu psychedelic kirtan jam band complete with a dog and a swamiji. ✨

09/04/2025

Somehow I, a Gopi, failed to be aware that the 1st was World Cow Day! But I’m going to try to make up for it with these photos of Veera, the cow who I sponsor at . Veera and her son were rescued earlier this year after Hanuman, the bull that I previously sponsored, passed away. I was able to help name her and suggested Veera because it’s a hero’s name that she earned by bravely keeping her baby alive in terrible circumstances prior to her rescue. Also, Vera was my grandma’s name. 💖

08/17/2025

Weekend adventures from home. 💕

08/10/2025

Swami Yati-ji is coming back to Illinois! He will be conducting a weekend-long retreat for a very small group at my home in Galesburg including meditation, kirtan, transformative yoga nidra, and even a little Indian cooking! Learn how a Himalayan Swami lives by spending time with one. If you haven’t met Swami-ji before, he is extremely personable, happy to answer your questions, and lovely to be around. If you are interested in attending, please let me know. The cost for the weekend includes food, lodging, and all practice sessions. You will not regret joining us! 🧡 Photos from the last retreat, now 3 years ago!

08/05/2025

I made a post in the online group recently that I am taking a break from teaching regular classes for a bit. I plan to take a little time to wrap my mind around where my efforts are best spent. I have been teaching yoga in various forms and locations for over 20 years now, so it feels weird to “take a break,” but I’m excited to see where it leads. In the meantime, I’m still teaching monthly at Bluprint (this Sunday at 10am) and I am hosting a retreat with Swami Yatidharmananda in Galesburg September 5-7 (message me if you’d like to join as space is super limited). ☀️

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Chicago, IL

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http://www.nicolesopko.com/

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