Chi-Town Shakti: Yoga + Meditation in Chicago

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Authentic Yoga and Meditation studio with knowledgable instructors who support your unique practice wherever you may be on your yogic journey.

Chi-Town Shakti is a ShambhavAnanda Yoga� Affiliate Center, part of the extended family of ShambhavAnanda� Yoga. We are committed to this lineage of yoga and have been given the blessing of Sri Shambhavananda to share these authentic teachings with you. When you connect with us, you are tapping into a reservoir of spiritual energy and a vibrant community of practitioners that can serve you along the path of your growth. In 2008, a small group of our practitioners, led by husband and wife team, Akaram and Bhakti White, opened the doors of Chi-Town Shakti. The group had dreamed of having their own space to explore this ancient tradition of Yoga in a present practice. Their hard work combined with heart work laid the foundation for a space where the energy just feels special. In 2016, Bhakti and Akaram relocated to Colorado to be near family and our teacher, Babaji Shambhavananda. Since then, dedicated ShambhavAnanda Yoga™ practitioners, Aasha Elliott and Elena Tinaglia graciously took the reins and good karmic fortune as co-owners of Chi-Town Shakti. Aasha and Elena are carrying on the dream of leading a studio where the rich and authentic practices of ShambhavAnanda Yoga™ remain true. The studio stands as a unique gem in the Chicago Yoga community offering a depth of experience that comes from the dedicated teachers and practitioners who not only teach, but truly live the practice of Yoga. Come visit us and experience for yourself what our teachers, classes, workshops teacher trainings and events can offer along your Yogic path!

“You need to be able to dive into your own heart and find that place of deep, deep nourishment inside. And then you get happy for no reason . . . just as the sun is up there radiating all the time, whether we see it or we don’t see it, whether it is cloudy or whether it is night time. In the same way, divine consciousness is inside of us radiating all the time . . . The purpose of a spiritual practice is to help you find that divine consciousness within.” -Sri Shambhavananda

11/23/2025

**Our later evening Sound Magic Immersion SOLD out so we are adding an earlier evening version. Sign up soon for our Early Bird Discount!
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December Sound Magic Immersion
with Special Guests, John + Jitka Yost
Saturday, December 6th
430 to 6 pm
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Allow yourself to decompress and experience a unique inward journey for your body, mind and spirit. Physical sound vibrations entrain the brain to move from beta to alpha-theta waves, bringing about a deep, meditative state. Jitka and John will weave a tapestry of magical sounds using gongs, crystal bowls, singing bowls, chimes and other instruments.
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Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 7 to 830 pm at Chi-Town Shakti Yoga + Meditation for a deeply relaxing 90-min Sound Magic Immersion with John and Jitka Yost. Bolsters, blankets, and cushions will be provided for your comfort. However, you are more than welcome to bring your own cozy comforts with you (pjs, soft blankets, eye masks, etc!). This Event is in-person in studio. Space is limited, so sign up soon!

$38 if registered by November 28th
$45 if registered after November 28th

BIO:
Sound Magic is composed of John and Jitka Yost. John has been using music to connect people to themselves and their communities worldwide for over 30 years. John is a degreed percussionist, a Village Music Global Trainer and a Remo endorsee. John has studied and performed with many gong, djembe and taiko masters.
Jitka has been a massage therapist for over two decades. She blends bodywork, energy work and sound immersion techniques to facilitate deep relaxation and rejuvenation.
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11/15/2025

Chicago and Beyond! 🩷
Eldorado Yoga Ashram an Shoshoni Yoga Retreat Is offering their Online Holiday auction again this year, so ANYone from ANYwhere can participate!
Auction will go live on Friday, November 28th (day after Thanksgiving) and run through Sunday, December 7th!
There will be artwork by very talented sangha members, astrology readings, coaching sessions, yoga/meditation offerings and MORE!
AND, this year, we are partnering and offering our Chicago collection, which includes a 10-class pass at Chi-Town Shakti, drum lessons with Michael Riendeau, harmonium lessons with Aasha and more!
Create your login and account today and begin bidding on Nov 28th!
All proceeds support Shambhavananda Yoga Ashrams! We appreciate your support immensely!!
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11/02/2025

December Sound Magic Immersion
with Special Guests, John + Jitka Yost
Saturday, December 6th
7 to 830 pm
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EARLY BIRD Discount: Sign up by Nov15th and SAVE!
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Allow yourself to decompress and experience a unique inward journey for your body, mind and spirit. Physical sound vibrations entrain the brain to move from beta to alpha-theta waves, bringing about a deep, meditative state. Jitka and John will weave a tapestry of magical sounds using gongs, crystal bowls, singing bowls, chimes and other instruments.
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Join us on Saturday, December 6th from 7 to 830 pm at Chi-Town Shakti Yoga + Meditation for a deeply relaxing 90-min Sound Magic Immersion with John and Jitka Yost. Bolsters, blankets, and cushions will be provided for your comfort. However, you are more than welcome to bring your own cozy comforts with you (pjs, soft blankets, eye masks, etc!). This Event is in-person in studio. Space is limited, so sign up soon!
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10/28/2025

Welcome Sam Sleva to our teaching staff!
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Sam will be teaching Hatha All Levels beginning Wednesday, November 5th from 6:30 to 7:45 pm (online or in-person)! We are excited to have her join us!
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Sam has been regularly practicing yoga since 2015. She was initially attracted to the practice for physical movement and strength, but fell in love with the practice for its deep roots in ancient philosophy and practical application on and off the mat. She is passionate about building classes that equip students with mental and physical tools that support physical and spiritual growth. Certified as an RYT-200 through Chi-Town Shakti in 2025, she combines creative sequencing with an emphasis on breath, alignment, and accessibility. What she appreciates the most about Chi-Town Shakti is the commitment to yoga for everybody and every body. Off the mat, Sam works in corporate leadership development. She finds joy in both grounding and energizing activities - equally loving time bopping out in nature or around our beautiful city.
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Join Sam for class NEXT week!
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10/19/2025

Welcome back, Sithara - to teaching a weekly class at Chi-Town Shakti! Yay!
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Beginning THIS Thursday, join Sithara for In-Person Yoga Basics from 6:30 to 7:30 pm!
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Sithara Vincent (They/Them) aims to teach from the heart—bringing an authentic sense of groundedness to each class. After diving deeper into their journey with movement in 2015, Sithara began to reconnect with a daily yoga practice. At this time, they completed a capstone project researching the effects of movement on human empathy. Through this process, Sithara found forms of movement incorporated into mental health therapies. Sithara then happened upon Chi-Town Shakti in 2018 and immediately felt a connection with the people, the studio, and the school of ShambhavAnanda Yoga®.
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Upon completing their 200hr certification at CTS in 2019, Sithara began to incorporate breathing techniques and movement into their daily practice of social work. Their main goal has been to continue making holistic forms of care more easily accessible to those in need. Sithara’s teaching focuses on pranayama (breathing techniques) to utilize the energy we all have to continue to heal and build a connection with ourselves and the world around us through Yoga. Sithara is thankful for the opportunity to continue this Yoga journey through practicing, teaching, leading teacher training and growing with their students. They hope to continue bringing this sense of gratitude to every class, and hope to continue to grow and learn along with their students. Sithara also completed ShambhavAnanda Yoga®️’s 30-hour Meditation Teacher Training in 2020
Join Sithara for class soon!
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10/18/2025

A Bittersweet Farewell! 🙏🏼🌸
Chris Dimock has been a student at Chi-Town Shakti for as long as we can remember, completed Yoga Teacher Training in 2018 and has been a loyal instructor ever since. Chris embodies his practice, practices regularly and always offers a challenge to his students!
On November 1st, he and his wife will be moving to Mexico. We are excited for him and this new chapter AND we will miss him dearly! 🩷
Chris will be teaching 3 more classes at Chi-Town Shakti before the move. Come enjoy class and wish him well!
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Join for Hatha All Levels - Wednesdays, October 22nd and 29th from 6 to 7:15 pm (in person or online) OR Vinyasa All Levels - Monday, October 27th (in-person) from 6 to 7 pm.
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10/08/2025

Pajama Restorative Yoga with Kirstin Safakas
Saturday, November 1st
6:30 to 8:30 pm
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Cozy up in your comfiest pair of pajamas for 2 luxurious hours of restorative yoga in the soft glow of candlelight. Your softest blankets, favorite pillows and stuffies are also welcome. Kirstin will gently guide you through a series of restorative yoga asana - shapes held for 5 minutes or more, while luxuriously supported by props such as bolsters, blocks, blankets etc. Surrender, release, and renew. Enjoy an extended savasana before floating home and melting right into bed!
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Tiered Pricing Available! Pre-Registration Required.

10/06/2025

Tis that spooky time of year again!
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Join us (online or in-person) for our annual Halloween-Asana Candlelight Yoga + Meditation class on Sunday, October 26th from 7 to 830 pm (online or in-person) with Jesenia!
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Class will be Halloween-themed and costumes are absolutely welcome (though not required). In past years, we have seen a skeleton, a Cheshire Cat, a ballerina, a Panda, and Wonder Woman in attendance! Be prepared to howl like a wolf, cackle like a witch and roar like a zombie in this fun-filled class!
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Format: Spend an evening in the soft glow of candlelight using your flow of breath and asana to open your body and mind. After a 60 minute slow flow Halloween-Asana (Physical) practice the teacher will lead a 30 minute guided meditation utilizing ShambhavAnanda Yoga® Meditation tools.
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09/22/2025

Navaratri (Nine Nights of the Goddess) Day 1 through 3. We celebrate Durga - fierce Warrior Ma who cuts through confusion and represents strength, protection and triumph of good over evil. Om Hrim Srim Dum Durgaye Namaha
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Address

1343 W Devon Avenue
Chicago, IL
60660

Telephone

+17732629256

Website

http://www.Chi-TownShakti.com/

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