Yoga studio - Essential Farms in Rockford, Illinois

We are still not holding yoga classes in the studio but you can always check out our online yoga with Amanda.

Covid-19 Update 5/1/2020. We know everyone is anxious to get life back to normal, we are too. We recognize that we are not at the end of this scary moment in time, but we are working on our vision as to what the new normal will look like; when we are allowed to, and it is safe to re-open the studio. We are preparing to do what it takes to keep everyone safe, spacing out yoga mats to a minimum of 6 feet, sanitizing the studio before and after every class, and reminding people ...to maintain that social distance we have all learned. In the meantime, you can participate in our online Yoga Classes, posted at essentialfarms.com and on our YouTube Channel, free of charge, until we are ready to re-open. And, for those of you who are interested, we are planning to have Goat Yoga Classes again this summer! The goats are anxious as well, and there are some new kids in the group that want to be there! They are training now for when they get to be a part of this fun activity. Hope to see everyone soon! Namaste See more

Time flys when you are having fun they say. I have lost track of time lately. The only way I have been keeping track is by counting all the great online yoga instruction videos Amanda has created! She is doing her regular schedule and posting on our website and YouTube Channel. Check it out at essentialfarms.com. Hope to see everyone soon! Namaste

A couple of new videos up at essentialfarms.com/online-yoga Get your Stay-At-Home Yoga on!!!

Amanda has really been busy creating Online Yoga Instruction videos! Apparently much busier than me, I just posted the last 4 that she created! Come join in at essentialfarms.com/online-yoga, the videos are free but donations are appreciated, look for the Donate with PayPal button. Namaste

Amanda is creating a bunch of great videos! Come take a look at essentialfarms.com/online-yoga or go to our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUujGCKFgG007TDQ48kmiYQ/ Namaste

Amanda has been busy! Thursday's Chair Yoga class is up on the website along with a bunch of others . Head on over to https://essentialfarms.com/online-yoga/ and keep your Yoga practice going!

Hi, I’m Tammy, owner of Essential Farms along with my husband Tom. It is clear to me that we need yoga in this time, ESPECIALLY NOW! Our wonderful yoga instructor Amanda Stivers will be posting classes on Essential Farms website. Please join us and view them at your convenience! Whether it’s a chair yoga class or a gentle class; yoga breathing will soothe your soul and your body will be awakened by the gentle stretches. It is our intention to offer the classes listed on our s...tudio schedule and although donations will be accepted, these classes are free for your benefit. If you come to Essential Farms for yoga, this should be familiar to you and provide a wonderful alternative until we can return to in person classes. If you don’t live nearby, this will be a way for you to enjoy Amanda’s yoga classes. Stay Safe and hope to see you soon. Namaste See more

Covid-19 Update. We really wanted to keep the studio open thru this time to help everyone cope with the situation. The current recommendations are making it evident that everyone should stay home unless absolutely necessary. Therefore, we are suspending yoga classes for at least 2 weeks. We will re-open as soon as it is safe for everyone. In the meantime, try to stay calm, breathe, and practice some home yoga. Also, don't forget to check on the elderly, family, and friends; via phone, email, skype, or whatever method of remote communication works for you. Hope to see everyone soon! Love is the answer, and Namaste.

FYI, we are still holding classes at this time. We will re-evaluate as the situation changes day by day. The studio has been thoroughly cleaned; mats, blocks, straps, common surfaces, all cleaned. Come by tomorrow and find some relief from our elevated stress and anxiety.

Class is cancelled Saturday 3/7/20. Amanda had an issue come up that she needs to attend to. Thanks.

I can’t wait to see all the new kids!

Yoga practice with me tomorrow, Saturday, February 29th, 8:30-9:30am at Essential Farms. Come start your weekend of right with some yoga!

Goat Yoga is on hold for off season but Betty White has provided a new recruit. Isn’t he cute?

Two opportunities to practice yoga with me tomorrow, Tuesday February 18th at Essential Farms! 9-10am and 4:30-5:30pm. $12 to drop in or purchase a 10 class pun...ch card for $100. My classes are taught in the Hatha Yoga tradition. I offer different variations of the yoga poses we practice, so you can find what works and feels best to you and your body. And students are ALWAYS encouraged to move at their own pace. Hope you can join me for a session in this beautiful studio space! See more