Traditional Ashtanga, a set of poses practiced in a flowing vinyasa style. Standing, seated, backbends, and inversion postures will be explored. All levels welcome. 60 minute class, heated.
Vinyasa is breath synced to movement. The pose and the transitions are equally important and powerful. A safe, strength, stability, and flexibility practice. 60 minute class, heated.
This is a strength and yoga combination class with emphasis on the safety and functional movements that compliment yoga as well as, everyday movements. Higher intensity yoga flow combined with functional movements and core crushing exercises. All levels, 60 minutes, no heat.
The goal for this flowing practice is connecting our breath to fluid, cohesive movements. This practice will focus on mobility and stability, tissue movement and core strengthening combined with somatic movement. The session will end with breath work focused on peace, in preparation for savasana.
Yoga Basics is an all levels class that focuses on the foundations. Emphasizing alignment, anatomy, and stability within each pose using description and demonstration. 60 minutes, no heat.
This class is designed for ALL levels. Modified postures will help increase strength, flexibility, prevent injury, and build an understanding of postures and how they relate to your bodies range of motion.
Restorative Yoga allows for deep relaxation and stress relief. Props are used extensively to support the body in order to hold poses for a longer period of time. This allows the muscles to fully relax, eliminating unnecessary straining. It is wonderful for the body and mind, a good complement to more active practices. 60 minutes.
This class offers a calming balance that safely stretches the connective tissue for greater joint mobility. Using props to support us in this restful practice to reduce stress and anxiety in the mind and body, we simultaneously deepen our relaxation practice. This class is appropriate for all levels, 60 minutes.
We offer multiple yoga workshops per year. Learn specific techniques on a range of topics to advance your practice.
Periodically we have guest instructors bestow us with their unique talents. Look for these on our schedule and through email communications.
The Pilates Reformer is an innovative, safe system of full body exercise! This evolution of traditional Joseph Pilates can dramatically change the way your body looks, feels and performs. We have 5 sleek A2 reformers and a variety of equipment to achieve maximum benefits.
Pilates is an innovative and safe system of mind-body exercise using a floor mat and a variety of equipment. This class will focus on core strength and stability while toning the body through safe, graceful movements.
VIBE + FLOW is an intuitive vinyasa practice incorporating continuous movement with props and modifications towards an expression of your intention. Personalized music, yoga philosophy, and dynamic mobility are layered into fluid flows to set the foundation and purpose of your vibe.
We offer one on one and small group private sessions for yoga and pilates. If you’re interested in an individualized session, call or email and Betsy will be happy to set up your exclusive session!
Bring your group to the studio or we can come to you! We have experience with all levels and styles of yoga that can benefit your group, mind body and spirit! Athletic teams, school faculty/staff, birthday’s, wedding parties, team building, etc.
This workout will target abdominal muscle groups with bursts of cardiovascular exercises. This class will focus on safe core/cardio conditioning, incorporating exercises that increase muscular endurance, strength, and power.
This class is designed to build strength with functional movements using kettle bells. Full body workout to compliment yoga, increase strength and range of motion. 45-50 minute class, no heat.
A fusion of powerful Pilates and Yoga-inspired moves with an amped up pace, for serious fat burning cardio, strengthening and lengthening – all in one! Experience the intense core strengthening and lean muscle development of Pilates, the complete body sculpting and stretching benefits of yoga, and the heavy-duty incineration of cardio, with one low impact, high intensity program.
Hydrate before, during, and after class
Bring your own towel(s) (We have a limited supply)
Bring your own MAT (We have limited supply)
Don’t come to class on a full stomach
Wear comfortable clothing
Turn cell phones off and leave them in lobby
Remove shoes before entering in to studio
Arrive to class at least 10 minutes early
Be respectful of other students
Grab blocks and/or straps before class if needed
Clean and tidy up your yoga space after class
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For easy sign up to reserve your spot download the Mindbody Connect app to your phone.
OUR BEST VALUE! Enjoy UNLIMITED mat classes with membership perks: 1 free guest pass monthly, discounted products and more! This 12 month contracts auto withdraws monthly for your convenience (no penalty for early cancellation).
We are partnering with Evan and Kelly of Tapas Yoga Shala in Rock Island to bring their 200 hour teacher training program to the Yoga Projekt.
This is a 200 hour Yoga Alliance registered yoga teacher training program in Peoria. Check out our profile and read reviews here. All graduates are qualified to register as Registered Yoga Teachers, which continues to be the industry standard.
Expect to learn all the skills essential to successfully teaching yoga to others—postures, anatomy, sequencing, adjustments—as well as the origins, philosophy, schools, and gurus of yoga’s long history and profound, contemplative roots.
Full program cost is $3000, or $15/hr of training (200 hrs). This includes all training hours, activities, and books. Graduates will be fully equipped to teach a public yoga class at nearly any facility and will have all materials necessary to register with Yoga Alliance. We are proud to offer payment plans and a 15% discount for all trainees paid in full by the early-bird deadline (1/1/2025).
2025 Dates
February 7,8,9
March 7,8,9
April 4,5,6
May 2,3,4
June 20,21,22
July 11,12,13
August 8,9,10
September 12,13,14
October 10,11,12
November 14,15,16
If you are ready to apply, please follow this link:
https://tapasyogashala.com/training
If you have any questions or would like to register please contact Betsy Criss by phone (309) 429-6520 or via email at [email protected]