Our philosophy: Group energy is tremendously healing
We offer small classes and workshops on Madison’s Near East Side.
All are welcome.
Our Classes
Sign up for yoga & feel better
Insight Flow
MON: 6 to 7 pm with Jeanne
NEW! TUES: Noon to 1:15 pm
Yoga Flow: Expansion with Maureen
WED: 6 to 7 pm with Ariyanna
THURS: Noon to 1 pm with Ariyanna
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. Taught by a trained trauma-informed yoga teacher.
Price: $15 per 60-minute class except the expansion class which is 75 minutes.
Restorative Yoga
TUES: 6 to 7 pm with Ariyanna
WED: Noon to 1 pm with Maureen
Restorative Yoga is a gentle yoga practice designed to calm the nervous system and create overall health and balance in the mind and body. This class uses props such as bolsters, blankets and yoga eggs to empower you to let go of physical or emotional challenges so you may experience balance in your mind, body and spirit.
Price: $15 per 60-minute class.
Insight Karma
Check back for 2020 dates
In this upbeat flow, explore yoga poses focused 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 and endurance while flowing through poses.
REGISTRATION IS STILL REQUIRED
Price: Free
For individuals who utilize Comprehensive Community Services: An individual yoga assessment must occur before registering for a class. If you are already working with Nikki Cook or Maureen Grosse, you may confidently register for any classes by calling or emailing. Please email jeanne@insightmadison.com with any questions.
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$15 for one class – $75 for five classes – $120 for 10 classes – $200 for 20 classes
A fuller practice
Yoga Flow: Expansion
This flow class is longer in length to incorporate more aspects of the science of yoga and is perfect for both beginner students or those looking to continue your practice. Immerse yourself in a fuller practice that explores all aspects of yoga. This may include getting to know your subtle energy body with chakras, exploring conscious deep sleep with yoga nidra, deepening your experience with aromatherapy, counteracting stress or chronic pain by using yoga tools, or diving deep into the philosophy of yoga. Each class looks different but allows you to bring tools into your practice and life off of the mat.
Date/time: Tuesdays from noon-1:15 p.m., beginning March 3. Cost: $15
IMPROVE DAILY HABITS
Yoga Health and Wellness Coaching
In Yoga Health and Wellness Coaching you will work with a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher/Certified Health & Wellness Coach in a small group (5-10 people) to implement individualized, daily lifestyle habits to support a healthy mind, body and spirit.
Participants will create an individual system of wellness that supports them in improving self-efficacy, problem solving, self-regulation and choosing healthy daily living habits/choices.
In Yoga Health and Wellness coaching we will:
1. Explore and articulate pillars of lifestyle wellness.
2. Self assess individual pillars of wellness in order to articulate specific lifestyle habits we would like to cultivate in order to improve our physical and mental well-being.
3. Learn how to set and scaffold implementing positive lifestyle habits through setting S.M.A.R.T. goals
4. Use yogic techniques such as breathing practices, movement exercises and mindfulness to support healthy physical and cognitive habits.
5. Work through a workbook for scaffolding, accountability and support during and after session.
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Date/time: Mondays, noon to 1 p.m. February 17 to March 23. Register by February 10.
Cost: $150 for the six-week session. Class passes do not apply.
To register: Call Maureen: 608-244-4859
or email maureen@insightmadison.com
For CCS consumers: Participants will need 1.25 hours per week for Individual Skill Development and Enhancement approved before the first meeting.
Please note: Classes build upon each other so attendance at every session is strongly recommended. Minimum of five registered participants required for maximum learning benefit.
Cultivate purpose
Mind/Body Book Club
To start off 2020, we will read and discuss “Before Happiness” by Shawn Achor. Participants will learn specific strategies to foster happiness throughout life using the principles of positive psychology.
Date/time: Thursdays from 10:15-11:15 a.m., beginning Jan. 9.
Cost: $65, plus the cost of the book, which must be obtained before the first meeting.
To register: Click Register for the series (below) or email maureen@insightmadison.com
For CCS consumers: Participants will need 1.25 hours per week for Individual Skill Development and Enhancement approved before the first meeting.
Please note: Classes build upon each other so attendance at every session is strongly recommended. Minimum of five registered participants required for maximum learning benefit.
EMPOWER YOURSELF
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/time: Check this space for 2020 dates and times.
Cost: $150 for each six-week session.
Class passes do not apply.
To register: Click Register for the series (below) or email nikki@insightmadison.com
For CCS consumers: Participants will need 1.5 hours per week for Individual Skill Development and Enhancement approved before the first meeting.
Feel to heal
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. In this trauma-sensitive yoga class, no hands-on assists are offered as participants are encouraged to move at their own pace, in their own time. Through the offering of multiple variations, participants are empowered to choose what feels best in any given moment. This gentle, all levels class requires no prior yoga experience and will accommodate all levels of abilities.
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
Date/time: Check this space for 2020 dates and times.
Cost: $150 for the six-week session. Class passes do not apply.
To register: Click Register for the series (below) or email nikki@insightmadison.com
For CCS consumers: Participants will need 1.5 hours per week for Individual Skill Development and Enhancement approved before the first meeting.
EXPERT INSTRUCTION
Meet our team
Nikki Cook
Nikki is a 500 hour registered yoga teacher, 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 500 RYT, 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.
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