Our philosophy: Group energy is tremendously healing
We offer small classes and workshops on Madison’s Near East Side.
All are welcome.
Insight stands in solidarity against racial injustice
Insight recognizes that the recent episodes of brutality against people of color are just a small part of the systemic oppression that so many people in our community endure. We at Insight remain committed to supporting lasting change in our society, starting with ourselves. We are taking time to listen, to learn, to believe, and to thoughtfully move ourselves and our community toward change. We stand in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement. We are dedicated to healing the deep wounds of racism. We will work tirelessly to transform trauma while advocating for systemic change.
Our in-person yoga classes are paused until further notice in an effort to contribute to social distancing.
We consider this an act of compassion toward our community.
However, Insight Yoga continues to offer online classes and workshops from the safety of your own space! See our offerings below.
Grateful Yoga and Meditation
As we continue to stay safe at home, especially as we enter into the holiday season, join this virtual yoga class as a reminder that we are “alone together”. This class combines mindful movement and meditation to manifest a sense of connection; both within ourselves and also to the world around us at a time where connection can be difficult. While moving intentionally through yoga poses, we will incorporate breath work to cultivate compassion, inner strength and a sense of gratitude.
Date: Thursday – November, 26
Time: Noon to 1:00 p.m.
Instructor: Ariyanna Toth
Cost: $15 drop-in or use your class pass. Registration is required.
Our Classes
Sign up for online yoga to manage stress
Flow Yoga
MON: 5 to 6 pm -Insight Flow
with Jeanne
WED: 5 to 6 pm -Insight Flow
with Jeanne
THUR: 5 to 6 pm -Energizing Flow
with Ariyanna
FRI: 7 to 8 am
with Jeanne
Explore yoga poses and breathing techniques designed to counteract stress in this flowing class. This class for all levels involves long holds of poses intended to release deeply held tension. Zoom link will be emailed prior to class.
Price: $15 or use your class pass
Yin-Yang
THURS: 12pm to 1:15 p.m
with Maureen
Yin-Yang yoga will teach skills and practices to balance physical, mental and emotional health. This class will begin with an active flow to move energy, warm up and build strength and flexibility. Flow will be followed by Yin exercises to find stillness, relax deeply into the muscle tissues, tendons and deep fascia, creating a sense of energized calm. We will end the practice with a short guided meditation for mindfulness and creating homeostasis in the mind and body. Zoom link will be emailed prior to class.
Price: $15 or use your class pass
Insight Karma
SAT, DEC. 12 – 10 to 11 am
with Ariyanna
In this upbeat flow, explore yoga poses focusing on being present through the use of movement and breathing techniques. Available to all skill levels, this class can invigorate the mind and body by building heat, flowing through poses, and build your endurance. A perfect way to start your morning. Zoom link will be emailed prior to class.
Price: Free, but registration is required
Insight Class Passes
Our class passes are valid for 6 months and priced to help keep yoga accessible to the community.
Passes can be purchased when registering for a class.
$15 for one class – $45 for five classes – $90 for 10 classes – $180 for 20 classes
For individuals who utilize Comprehensive Community Services: Please contact your provider at Insight for questions about our yoga offerings.
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$15 for one class – $45 for five classes – $90 for 10 classes – $180 for 20 classes
Feel to heal online workshop
Yoga and Mindfulness For Trauma Healing
Yoga for Trauma Healing provides a safe and supportive space in which individuals can explore how yoga poses, breathing techniques, mindfulness and meditation can help the mind and body heal from the effects of trauma. This gentle, all levels class requires no prior yoga experience and will accommodate all levels of abilities. You may want to have a mat, blanket, bolster, pillow or anything else that will make you comfortable.
Learn skills to:
• Reduce symptoms associated with post-traumatic stress.
• Reconnect with the body and rebuild a sense of safety.
• Develop and enhance the body’s ability to regulate itself.
• Increase capacity for healing.
This gentle, all levels class requires no prior yoga experience and will accommodate all levels of abilities. You may want to have a mat, blanket, bolster, pillow or anything else that will make you comfortable.
Dates: Nov. 4 to Dec. 16 (six weeks, no class on 11/25)
Time: Wednesdays, 5:00 p.m. – 6:15 p.m.
Instructor: Nikki Cook
Cost: $100 for the six-week session. Class passes do not apply.
For CCS consumers: Participants will need to be approved before the first meeting. 1.5 hours ISDE.
EMPOWER YOURSELF online WORKSHOP
Yoga For Addiction Recovery
The practice of yoga can play an integral role in the effective treatment of and on-going recovery from addiction. Yoga provides an integrative approach to mental, emotional, and physical health addressing the whole person, not just the addiction. This is an all-level, six-week series open to anyone seeking a safe, supportive environment to continue their journey of healing and recovery from any addictive behaviors. No previous yoga experience needed.
How yoga supports recovery
• Develop positive tools to manage stress and anxiety
• Regulate nervous system, creating a sense of calm and ease in mind and body
• Enhance ability to challenge thoughts and behaviors
• Increase compassion for self and others
• Recognize early signs of distress in mind and body
• Relieve physical tension and pain
• Develop life-long skills to help sustain recovery
Date: Stay tuned for 2021 dates.
Time: Thursdays, 4 – 5:15 p.m.
Instructor: Nikki Cook
Cost: $150 for the six-week session. Class passes do not apply.
For CCS consumers: Participants will need to be approved before the first meeting. 1.5 hours ISDE.
Beginner’s Mind online workshop
Meditation 101
This workshop is for those new to meditation and mindfulness who would like to learn the basics of how to focus the mind, tune into the present moment, and observe how our thoughts impact our daily life. Mindfulness practices help us get a better understanding of our emotions, can help decrease stress, and find self-compassion. In this workshop we will explore a variety of strategies and types of mindfulness targeted at exploring what it’s like to be truly present.
Dates: Stay tuned for 2021 dates.
Time: Sundays, 6:30 pm. -7:30 p.m.
Instructor: Ariyanna Toth, Matt Herrmann
Cost: $75 for non CCS individuals. Class passes do not apply.
For CCS consumers: Participants will need to be approved before the first meeting. 1.25 hours ISDE.
EXPERT INSTRUCTION
Meet our team
Nikki Cook
Nikki is a certified yoga therapist and holds a masters degree in education-counseling and has additional certifications in trauma-informed yoga. Nikki believes yoga truly is a practice that is for every body. In Nikki’s classes you will find a welcoming, supportive community.
Maureen Grosse
Maureen is a certified yoga therapist and wellness coach with extensive training in yoga therapy and trauma-sensitive yoga. She is also a Reiki Master and Certified Master Health and Wellness Coach. Maureen provides an inclusive environment to teach how connecting your mind, breath and body can empower you.
Lisa Hausbeck
Lisa has taught fitness for the past 19 years. She is a 200 hour registered yoga instructor who finds her work with fitness and yoga very rewarding as she helps people reach their fitness and wellness goals.
Jeanne Kolker
Jeanne, a licensed professional counselor and certified yoga therapist, has experience working with adults, teens and children. She has extensive training in yoga therapy with an emphasis on trauma, anxiety, depression, eating disorders, change-of-life issues and grief.
Ariyanna Toth
Ariyanna has always had a passion for human connection and wellness. She is a 200 hour registered yoga instructor who believes strongly in the transformational effects of movement and breath work through the practice of yoga.
HOW TO FIND US
Located in the heart of the Schenk’s Corners
Insight Yoga can be found at 2025 Atwood Avenue on Madison’s Near East Side next to MadCity Music. All of which is in the former historic Laborers’ Hall.
Parking
A limited amount of free parking can be located in the lot behind the building, just behind the little red shed and next to The Straight Thread. There is ample street parking in the area.
Bus
Insight Counseling & Wellness is located very close to the Madison Metro 3, 4, 10 and 37 lines. For more information visit: Madison Metro
Mental Health Counseling
Did you know we also can help with therapy? Insight Yoga’s partner, Insight Counseling & Wellness, is an outpatient mental health clinic headquartered above the yoga studio. The clinic is dedicated to the promotion of mental and physical well-being. Insight Counseling & Wellness is an LGBTQ-friendly, culturally competent, strengths-based and client-centered environment.
Insight Yoga
2025 Atwood Ave.
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: (608) 244-4859
Fax: (608) 244-6809
Insight Yoga is a partner of Insight Counseling and Wellness, LLC