Julia Halpern

Julia teaches an energetic, athletic, and joyful Vinyasa flow class, where everyone is encouraged to move in tune with their own bodies. To practice yoga is to let go of the ego, laugh when you fall, focus the mind, release negative energy, breathe, sweat, find freedom and know the journey never ends. Julia's yoga journey began almost 15 years ago while living in downtown Chicago. Julia immediately loved the way that this ancient healing practice nourished her mind, body and spirit. While working as an attorney Julia got hooked on an early morning TV practice led by Steve Ross. During her 10 years as a lawyer and through two pregnancies, Julia continued to practice yoga at various studios, often early in the morning in order to carry the calm with her as long as possible. Julia has spent the last couple years as a stay at home mom to her two children, her most rewarding job to date, where practicing yoga off her mat is essential, with patience and a steady mind (most of the time anyway!). Julia will forever be a student of yoga, and has learned from many teachers along the way. She currently loves to practice Ashtanga, where it is quiet and challenging, and Vinyasa, where the music and movements are inspiring. Julia aims to bring positive vibes, upbeat music including hip hop and reggae to her classes, while helping students to find the peace and strength that yoga has given to her.

When Julia is not on her mat, she enjoys traveling, cooking and playing sports with her family, spending time in nature, eating good food and chocolate.