IndividualizedYoga Instruction

• People with special health issues benefit from the privacy and attention of individualized instruction.  Many physicians, physical therapists, chiropractors and mental health care professionals refer their patients to yoga classes in order to augment their primary treatment.  Yoga practice is of proven benefit to a wide variety of health problems including post operative conditions, degenerative diseases, chronic pain, athletic injuries, and stress related problems.  The inherent gentleness and safety of yogic activities along with the privacy and compassionate atmosphere of individual instruction makes it especially attractive to those suffering from anxiety disorders, depression, chemical dependencies, or PTSD/abuse issues.  In addition to learning techniques for re-aligning the body, breathing effectively, and managing emotional difficulties students are aided in the development of effective habits of health maintenance.
• Serious yoga students who have discovered the joys of methodical exploration of their bodies, minds, and spirits, who have found that daily practice is essential and that weekly group instruction is a must, often appreciate a monthly 1-1 session during which they can have the full attention of their teacher to give feedback on their progress and detailed recommendations specific to their needs and interests.
• Athletes benefit from individual analysis of movement and alignment, and specific recommendations of yoga practice that would enhance their performance.
• Students who would attend group classes, but are unable to do so because of their schedules, enjoy the convenience of 1-1 appointments.
• Flexible 1-1 and small group scheduling also allows visitors to Galena to enhance their stay with a refreshing yoga class.

• Jeff Wright took formal vows of commitment to yogic practice in 1972. He has studied with Swami Veda Bharati, William Prottengeier, Nancy Footner, Laurie Blakeney, Zuiko Redding, and Scott Andersen, and has completed a fifteen month advanced training (200 hour) for registration as a Certified Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance. Jeff has been teaching yoga in the Tri-State area since 1986. He is also the author of Dubuque Yoga, essays in understanding the practice, and has had several articles on yoga published in Yoga Journal and Yoga +.
• Jeff holds a BA from the University of Minnesota majoring in philosophy with a special emphasis on Asian systems. He holds an MA in education and has worked as a special education teacher since 1981. He believes this has prepared him to teach creatively, to respect individual needs, and to work patiently in small steps toward solid results. Jeff also studied in a pre-medical curriculum and is comfortable with anatomical and physiological principles.

• Visit the Galena Yoga Center website,  www.galenayoga.com, or call (815) 777-4856 for additional information about our services. Jeff and Tracey will answer your questions, provide instructions for registering, and schedule your instruction time.
• Cost: $35/hour. Some students may wish to attend classes with a partner/spouse or friend(s). Each additional student will be charged $15/hour.
• If you are new to the Galena Yoga Center, your first 1-1 session will include a thorough interview to discuss your medical background and your needs.  At the end of each session you will be provided with a written summary of what we have explored and a 'prescription' for independent practice.

• The Galena Yoga Center was established in the fall of 2004 by Tracey Roberts (MA, RYT) and Jeff Wright. At present we are the only center in the Tri-State area devoted primarily to yoga instruction.
• Our mailing address is 306 S. Main St., Galena, IL 61036. The Center is entered, however, from Commerce St., across from the Post Office. Climb the outside stairs to the second floor porch. Take a moment to turn around and enjoy our view of the Galena River and historic Grant Park. Upon entering you will find our reception area and beyond that a beautiful expanse of varnished pine flooring, rich and red with age, for our building was constructed in the 1840s. Our practice room extends to a wall of windows looking out onto the colorful bustle of Main Street. In the afternoon the sun lays great patches of light upon the floor. There is a stillness in this space. You will find the Center a place of deep peace.

"I believe everyone can benefit from yoga regardless of age, body type, or infirmity. I am interested in helping people find health, stability, and peace of mind. I believe that effortless concentration is the source of joy in life. Such mindfulness and the deep urge to act on feelings of compassion that arise from such focus are the foundations of my simple spiritual outlook."
Jeff Wright