True North Yoga – Paducah, Kentucky

At True North Yoga we believe that life is meant to be enjoyed, and rely on this belief in our yoga instruction. We strive to make our classes light-hearted and fun.

Tim Whitaker teaches a free-form power flow style drawing inspiration from the Ashtanga yoga tradition and from his teacher Dani Williamson. With her Gentle Bends classes, Carolyn Roof provides a yoga experience that is accessible to everyone.  Shannon McGee teaches a high energy vinyasa flow class in a heated room; be ready to sweat!   Let Carrie Gottschalk build your core strength with mat Pilates!

True North Yoga classes are held in the basement of the United Church of Paducah located at 4600 Buckner Lane in Paducah, Kentucky. Park in the rear of the church and follow the signs.   For more information about the United Church, visit their website.

Special Class! Partner Yoga

Friday February 10th, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
with Tim Whitaker

$10 per person

Partner yoga is a fun and light-hearted way to find new depth in your poses, forge a deeper connection with your partner, or make a new friend.  You will do three broad types of poses in a partner yoga class.  In these poses you will:

  • Directly assist your partner deeper into a pose, usually by gently pushing or pulling on them or sometimes by mindfully sitting or lying on them!
  • Offer support to your partner as they explore poses that might seem too challenging to explore on their own.
  • Support or assist each other in poses thereby simultaneously building trust with your partner in the process.

Many of the poses are done seated and there is no flow so the class is suitable for people of all abilities.  All that’s required is an open mind and the willingness to touch and be touched.  No prior yoga experience is required to participate in partner yoga.

No registration or reservations are required.  Simply show up for class, preferably wearing clothes that don’t bind.  Your partner can be a friend or significant other.  PLEASE don’t be the least concerned about coming without a partner.  I guarantee you will have someone in class to practice with.

New! Tai Chi at True North Yoga

Tai Chi
with Eric Romanak
Wednesdays, 5:30 to 6:30 PM

Tai Chi is a moving meditation and a form of Chinese yoga that is rooted in the principles of harmony and balance. Relaxation, physical performance enhancement, and increased focus are only a few of the many benefits of this amazing art. Practitioners of all ages and physical abilities have adopted Tai Chi as significant part of creating a healthy body, mindset and lifestyle. This class will teach you to move your body in its most natural way as the mind learns to “go with the flow”. As a result it creates the capacity for optimal health and a dramatic increase in vitality.._.

About Eric Romanak
Eric Romanak studies Tai Chi under Master level instructor George Bolger, and Master Waysun Liao of The Tai Chi Tao Center in Oak Park, Illinois. Eric is a 1000 hour certified class instructor at Three Rivers Martial Arts Academy, and holds rank in Royce Gracie Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, Filipino Kali, and Jun Fan Gung Fu. He also is a yoga practitioner, and is becoming a 300 hour certified yoga instructor in precision alignment training.._.

Eric is a student for life and continues to study these “life arts” with the same enthusiasm that attracted him to them in the beginning. Eric’s work reflects the understanding that there is no separation between the body, mind, spirit, and environment.._.

Use Your 8-Class or Monthly Unlimited Class Pass
As always, your True North Yoga 8-class or monthly unlimited package can be used for any of our regularly scheduled classes.

New Class! Cardio Kickboxing

Saturdays at 11:00 AM
with Carrie Gottschalk

Cardio Kickboxing is a full body workout.  It’s a great compliment to Pilates, and good stress relief!  Learn proper punch and kick techniques and train all major muscle groups.  Have fun, burn calories!  This class is fast paced and martial arts inspired. Modifications will be shown for all fitness levels.

New Class! New Teacher!

New Mat Pilates Class with Crystal Bailey
Tuesdays at 5:30 PM

Crystal will offer mat Pilates on Tuesday nights from 5:30 to 6:30 PM.  Pilates is a method of controlled breathing and dynamic stretching exercises developed by Joseph Pilates. Benefits include increased body awareness, increased core strength, increased flexibility, and improved posture. People who regularly practice Pilates say that they feel taller and lose inches around the midsection. Pilates is great for athletes, especially golfers, to gain agility and learn to stabilize the hips while rotating, flexing, and extending the rest of the body. This class is for all levels; modifications will be presented.

Remember, you can use your 8-class pass or monthly unlimited package for all of our regular classes at True North, including our new class with Crystal!

Help us support diabetes research!

On the first Saturday of each month, Pilates classes at True North Yoga will be donation-based classes with 100% of proceeds going toward the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

Pilates calms the mind, reduces stress, and exercises all parts of the body, leading to better circulation, greater range of motion, and increased energy level. So whether you are living with Diabetes, or want to help support awareness and research, this is the class for you!

All fitness levels are welcome.  Classes are held Saturdays at 9:30am at True North Yoga, located at 4600 Buckner Lane.  For more information about Pilates or the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, please contact Carrie Gottschalk, 270-366-9086, or carrie@truenorthyoga.com.