Yoga • Mindfulness • Art • Spirituality
about the perch
The Perch helps exhausted people rest, find peace, and experience transformation. Designed to be a resting place, we offer an environment to experience rest, renewal, reflection, and rejuvenation.
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We believe in order to love and live well, we need to experience love, healing, and holistic health ourselves. Toward this end, we offer retreats, classes, workshops, groups, and resources to help you develop in these areas. You'll find that we're always adding to our calendar, so check back often to see our latest offerings. The Perch is led by Amy Jackson and located in the heart of Aurora, Illinois. We hope you'll join us soon for an event!
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The Perch is an inviting, supportive, and healing haven for ALL. If you're LGBTQIA, know that you'll be fully welcomed and affirmed here. People of faith, of no faith, and everywhere in between are invited and welcome! We can all benefit from our unique approach to personal wellness.
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Unhurried: A 52-Week Meditative Bible Reading Guide
Unhurried shows you how to slowly, thoughtfully, and meditatively read the Bible. It invites you to kick off your shoes, settle into your favorite chair, and linger in God’s presence. There, you can hear God’s still, small voice and experience transformation in your heart, mind, and soul.
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Over 52 weeks, you’ll discover a multitude of ways to sit with Scripture, enjoying God’s presence. Whether you're just beginning to read the Bible, or you've been reading it for years, these practices will help you cultivate an unhurried life from the inside out that allows you to hear from God each day.
31 Days of Self Kindness
What might happen if you began to treat yourself with kindness and compassion rather than constant criticism and disappointment? Despite what many believe, self-kindness isn’t self-indulgent. It doesn’t make you lazy or unproductive. In fact, research shows that people who are kind to themselves are healthier and get further in the long run.
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This book is all about walking alongside you on the journey of self-kindness. Over 31 days, you’ll discover helpful truths, practical tools, and engaging exercises that will remind you that you are worthy of kindness and compassion.
upcoming events
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Microgreens
Workshop
September 15
Mindfulness meets gardening in this hands-on workshop! Farmers Sarah and Rachel of Homegrown Health Farms will walk you through the step-by-step process of planting, growing, and harvesting your own microgreens. Incorporating mindfulness techniques, participants will design their own "micro-art" using a 10x10" tray as their canvas.
Yoga at The Farmer's Market
September 21
Join Amy for a FREE yoga class at the Aurora Farmer's Market from 9-10 am! Bring your mat and wear comfy clothes to enjoy this gentle morning practice. No need to register! Just show up.
September
Sound Bath
September 22
In this restful and healing workshop, you'll be invited to find a comfortable and supported posture using our bolsters, blankets, and other props. Then you will be enveloped in the soothing sounds of singing bowls, rain sticks, and more. Feel your body relax and your mind clear as the vibrations soothe and heal you. You'll leave feeling rejuvenated and rested.
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Twilight Restorative Yoga
September 22
Welcome fall with this gentle, restful yoga class on the patio as the sun sets on summer. Leigh will guide us in this lovely practice. Be sure to bring a cozy blanket with you and wear cozy layers to stay warm.
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Be sure to join us for the Sound Bath right before it too!
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September
Book Chat
September 26
September's book pick is Live Nourished by Shana Spence. This book is all about helping you make peace with food, banish body shame, and reclaim joy around health. She exposes diet culture and just how insidious it is, and she shows a different way to relate with food. Join us for a lively conversation and snacks! No need to register.
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Helping Professions Retreat
September 28
You are constantly holding space for others. Take some time to refill your soul with this retreat created just for therapists, nurses, chaplains, counselors, social workers, and others in helping professions.
You'll love getting away to our peaceful space on the Fox River. The retreat is designed to help you deeply rest and refresh so you can keep doing the important work you do.
what we offer
Retreats
Get away, breathe, and reflect. We provide spaces where you can rest a while, recharge, and then return to living your calling. See our upcoming events here or book The Perch for a Personal Retreat here.
Yoga
Amy Jackson is an RYT-200 yoga teacher and loves leading yoga practices that invite you to connect with your body in a mindful way. The Perch offers weekly yoga classes as well as at-home yoga videos and a variety of workshops that incorporate yoga.
Workshops and Classes
Invest in your growth by attending a class at The Perch. You'll experience a unique learning atmosphere where you'll learn skills to deepen your connection with yourself and others. See all our events here.
Soul Care Sessions
Feeling stuck? Sometimes we need to process out loud—with someone else. Soul Care Sessions are one-on-one appointments with Amy Jackson, founder and director of The Perch. My goal is to help you feel affirmed, seen, and capable of taking your next step. Learn more.
Resources
The Perch offers a growing number of resources to help you rest, find peace, and experience transformation. Check out our store, our blog, as well as our podcast for our latest resources.
Custom Events
Create a custom retreat or training event for your group or staff team. Amy Jackson will work with you to create and lead the perfect event for your group. Contact Amy directly to plan a corporate yoga class, art experience, or mindfulness retreat either at The Perch or at your location.
