Yoga • Mindfulness • Art • Spirituality
about the perch
The Perch helps people rest, heal, and grow. Designed to be a resting place, we offer an environment to experience relaxation, 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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We specialize in gentle yoga that's perfect for beginners.
Yoga is truly for everyone--even you! We'd like to show you how this ancient practice can help you through gentle movement, helpful breathwork, and more.
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When you come to class, you'll experience:
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Invitation to be mindful and connect with your body
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Peaceful, nurturing, supportive environment
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Focus on safely and confidently doing poses
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Clear instructions
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Beginner-friendly environment
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Classes are just $20! Join us for a class today and see how good you feel after. Register in advance or pay at the door.
upcoming events
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Yoga
Classes
7 classes each week
​We're offering 7 classes per week to help you find your calm. Whether you enjoy gentle yoga, flow yoga, restorative yoga, or a mix, we've got something for you!
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Register online or just show up! You can always just pay at the door. Classes are only $20. Or save with a punch card!
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Healing from Self-Betrayal Workshop
April 8
Join us for a courageous workshop dedicated to mending the most fundamental relationship in your life: the one you have with yourself. Self-betrayal occurs when we consistently disregard our own needs, values, or instincts to prioritize others, often resulting in a deep sense of disconnection, resentment, and eroded self-trust. This session provides a safe environment to begin the journey to radically showing up for ourselves.
Spring Wellness
Weekend
April 11
A full day focused on growth, new beginnings, and finding the support we need to get to where we want to go. You'll experience yoga, plants, crafting, mindfulness, and so much more! Register today for the full day or just a session or two. Either way, you won't regret it!
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Become Your Own
Best Friend
April 22
Most of us speak to ourselves with a harshness we would never use with a loved one; this session is about ending that "internal war" and cultivating a lifelong, supportive partnership with yourself. Through a blend of radical self-compassion practices and cognitive reframing, you will learn how to transition from being your own toughest critic to your own most reliable ally.
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Strength Training for Perimenopause and Menopause
April 26
You’re not imagining it—hormonal changes during perimenopause and menopause can affect muscle mass, strength, and metabolism. The good news? Strength training is one of the most powerful things you can do for your body right now. Join Amy Paribello, PT, OCS of Pinpoint Physical Therapy for a welcoming, beginner-friendly workshop designed for women who want to start strength training but feel intimidated walking into a big gym or just don’t know where to start.
Beginner Crystals
Workshop
April 29
If you're always drawn to crystals (and especially Crystal Ship's gorgeous bracelets!), you're going to love this beginner crystals workshop!
Crystals can be helpful in bringing us focus, especially during meditation. But getting started can feel overwhelming--and maybe a little too woo-woo. In this workshop, we'll create our own crystal garden to take home that's focused on stepping into growth with confidence.
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 supportive learning atmosphere where you'll learn skills to deepen your connection with yourself and others. See all our events here.
Wellness Coaching
Feeling stuck? Sometimes we need to process out loud—with someone else. Wellness Coaching is available 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 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.