Central Street Yoga

So one day I decided to give yoga a try, made a quick google search in my area and luckily enough found Central street yoga and Shana.🙏🏻
I liked my first class. I was surprised how my body moved. It was a very positive experience.
And, it’s been more than 2 years now. I’m growing and learning everyday with Shana. No two classes have been same. Every class is a delightful surprise.
Cannot be more thankful for the amazing, friendly and supportive community of yogis practising here and the guru herself.
Give it a try. It’ll be worth it.😃

I've been doing yoga for 15 years in studios all over the world and Shana is one of the best teachers I've had. She knows physiology very well and is creative, so her practice is perfectly tailored to who's in the room. I always leave feeling lighter/better and like I got my butt kicked. I competed seriously in athletics and she has the same keen sense for bodies as physical therapists, but can also give you a hard workout that's fun and makes you feel good while it's happening.

I started going to her class on my Christmas break and I can't wait to come back again the next time I'm in town.

Plus she's very nice and welcoming! She would be a great teacher for someone just getting into yoga. And part of her brilliance is that she could teach a class with a beginner and someone with 15 years experience and you would both have a great time/workout.

I first started going to Central Street Yoga as part of my 2017 New Year's resolution to find a way to be more mindful, I was working a stressful job and needed some balance. I can honestly say that Shana and the community at Central Street yoga have changed my life. I have since switched jobs, practice regular self-care(yoga), take time to enjoy my family, and I am happy!

The studio is cozy and mindfully decorated with a calm, peaceful ambience. There is always a lingering smell of essential oils, and my favorite part are all the plants in the window box . In a practice where you are always reminded to breathe deep, I appreciate the ample supply of fresh oxygen. The class sizes are intentionally small so that each student can receive individualized attention.

Shana's style is supportive and intuitive, defined by creative flows and deep knowledge of the body and alignment. She is able to translate the practice to students in a clear, exciting, and infectious way, giving us the confidence to try new things. Her classes are challenging, spiritual, inspirational and addicting.

I always leave feeling much better than when I walked in the door, I am so grateful to be a part of this yoga community.

My husband and I have been attending CSY for about 8 months now and have found such comfort in being in the studio. The first time I attended a class, everyone introduced themselves and inquired about me and my practice and Shana welcomed me with warmth and compassion. Since then, we have both grown in our practice spiritually and physically. Shana pushes her students to think not only about getting into the poses, but most importantly, why we are in the poses and what parts of our bodies we are working. This was the missing piece in my other yoga experiences-growth.
On a personal level, I thought I lost my wedding band in the studio (it has since been found) and texted Shana at 9pm and she left home to go to the studio and search for it! I was so grateful for her and this is just one example of her compassion for her students.
If you are searching for a warm, inviting, non-intimidating studio to settle into, this is it!

Central Street Yoga is one of my favorite home away from homes. It is beautiful and peaceful from the moment you walk in. It feels more like a sanctuary for yoga, growth and inner peace than your typical yoga studio. Shana, the owner has created an environment for students to grow their practice and spirituality. The community of central street yoga is a variety of dedicated yogis from college students to grandparents and Shana can teach to all levels at the same time, still addressing the individual needs of each student. Her care is genuine. Her classes are nurturing and challenging at the same time. She has a kind and therapeutic approach in her teaching style which is very unique. I followed her as a student in the city before she opened the studio in Evanston and her non-judge mental views and consistent encouragement of growth has taken my yoga practice to an entirely new level. She makes it easy to take yoga beyond the mat and into daily life for home practice and a positive attitude. I am grateful for Shana and the yoga sanctuary known as Central Street Yoga. The community is just aw welcoming. Everybody is genuine, real, welcoming and nice. I look forward to going here each and every time. 🙏✨💜