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Ayurvedic Yoga and Self-Care With Julie

15+ years helping students build consistency in their yoga and self-care practice — on and off the mat

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Ayurvedic Yoga on Zoom and In Person (45 min)

45-minute yoga class inspired by Ayurveda, helping you stay in balance with the season.

📅 Mondays, 7 to 7:45 PM CT
☀️Summer session: June 8 to August 31

Yoga for Self-Care on Zoom and In Person (60 min)

Rejuvenating 60-minute self-care experience yoga class led by Julie Gentile that goes beyond the poses.

📅 Wednesdays, 7 to 8 PM CT
☀️Summer session: June 10 to September 2

The Ayurvedic Self-Care Sequence (4-Week Course)

Create your day the Ayurveda way. Learn how to stay connected and consistent beyond yoga class with a personalized routine based on your dosha. Doors open in September 2026.

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How to Choose an Online Yoga Class: What to Look For

Online yoga classes offer flexibility, support and the ability to practice anywhere. Learn how to choose a virtual class and build a consistent self-care routine.

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2 hours ago7 min read

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Why Repetition Works: Turn Ayurvedic Self-Care Activities Into Habits

Learn how Ayurvedic self-care activities become lasting habits through repetition. These daily rituals can help you build consistency and build better balance.

juliegtheyogi

May 25 min read

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Weekend Recharge Plan for When You’re Exhausted

Do you start Monday already exhausted? Learn why weekends don’t always restore your energy and how a Weekend Recharge Plan can help.

juliegtheyogi

Apr 113 min read

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Spring Energy Boost: Ayurvedic Yoga Sequence for Kapha Season

Reignite your spring energy with an Ayurvedic yoga sequence for spring (kapha season), including breathing exercises, meditation and energizing movement.

juliegtheyogi

Feb 287 min read

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Hi, I'm Julie!

I’m a yoga teacher and Ayurvedic yoga specialist with 15 years of teaching experience.

I've helped hundreds of students create simple, supportive self-care practices through yoga and Ayurveda so they can feel more balanced, connected and consistent in everyday life.

My weekly yoga classes and signature Ayurvedic self-care course help you care for yourself on and off the mat, build a sustainable routine, and support body and mind through the changing seasons of the year and of life.

Whether you’re new to yoga or deepening your practice with Ayurveda, you’re in the right place.

What People Say About Julie's Classes

“By far the best yoga teacher I have ever had.”

— Yoga student

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Feeling a little irritated or overheated?

Sitali Pranayama is one of my favorite breathing exercises to cool the body and calm the nervous system. Save this one for when the summer sun makes your pitta rise. ☀️

Roll your tongue (or gently purse your lips), inhale through the mouth like you’re sipping air through a straw and exhale slowly through the nose.

A few rounds can help you feel cooled off and less reactive.

I’ll be teaching this live in our summer yoga classes soon @bloomingdaleparkdistrict 🕉️

The summer series of classes start June 8 🌿
Zoom and in-person options:
✨Mondays 7 PM CT | Ayurvedic Yoga
✨Wednesdays 7 PM CT | Yoga for Self-Care

👉Get started with yoga classes link in bio

#Pranayama #BreathworkOnline #BreathingExercise #BreathingExercise #ZoomYoga

If you grew up a perfectionist like me, yoga can sometimes start to feel like something we have to get right, especially when life already feels busy, structured and serious in so many other ways.

But your practice doesn’t have to feel like that. And yoga is the one thing that actually gave me permission to not be perfect. And what a relief that has been.

Yoga can be something more playful and fun — something you look forward to returning to and that supports you instead of adding more pressure.

That’s what I focus on in my weekly yoga classes — guiding you to build a practice that supports you on and off the mat, and helps you stay connected and consistent over time.

I’m opening up another way for you to stay connected and consistent in your yoga practice — now with another Zoom class option. Not local or prefer to practice from home? You’re welcome to join from wherever you are 🤍

Summer yoga series starts June 8 @bloomingdaleparkdistrict 🕉️

I teach in-person + on Zoom:
Mondays 7 PM CT | Ayurvedic Yoga
Wednesdays 7 PM CT | Yoga for Self-Care
Choose the day + location that work best for you🧘🏻‍♀️
👉Link in bio to join 🤍

#YogaClasses #YogaClassesOnline #ZoomYoga #ZoomYogaClasses #ZoomYogaClass

What’s the one thing you’d change about your daily routine?

More consistency? More balance? More time for yourself?

So many people want to feel better, but struggle to stay connected to the practices that actually support them once life gets busy again.

That’s one of the reasons I teach Ayurvedic yoga the way I do — not just as something you do on the mat, but as support for your everyday life.

A consistent practice isn’t a perfect practice. It just needs to feel supportive enough to return to.

That’s what my yoga classes are here for.

My summer yoga classes @bloomingdaleparkdistrict are here to support you in staying connected and consistent throughout the summertime. 🌿☀️

Ayurvedic Yoga | Mondays at 7 PM CT
Yoga for Self-Care | Wednesdays at 7 PM CT
In person + Zoom

👉Get started at the link in bio. 🕉️

#YogaClasses #YogaClassesOnline #OnlineYogaClasses #OnlineYogaClass #YogaStudents

This time of year can feel like life suddenly speeds up.

Summer plans, vacations, long weekends, road trips, time off, more movement, more doing. ☀️🕶️🧳

And while all of that can feel exciting, it’s also easy to lose the routines and practices that help you feel grounded and connected to yourself.

That’s why this season is crucial to stay consistent with your self-care.

Yoga and Ayurveda help me create space to bring the balance back. They’re my reminders to reset and come back to myself through all of it. 🕉️

My summer yoga classes begin June 8, and enrollment is open now @bloomingdaleparkdistrict 🌿

Give yourself something grounding to return to this summer — and a space to stay connected and consistent through it all.

Ayurvedic Yoga | Mondays at 7 PM CT
Yoga for Self-Care | Wednesdays at 7 PM CT
In person + Zoom

👉Get started at the yoga link in bio.

#AyurvedicYoga #AyurvedaYoga #YogaClasses #SummerSelfCare #SummerYoga

If you could spend the day with anyone, who would it be?

Someone you miss? Someone who makes you feel calm? Someone who just gets you?

It’s a good reminder of how powerful connection is — and how much it shapes how you feel.

And it also makes me think…how are you showing up for yourself in that same way?

This is what yoga and Ayurveda help me come back to: staying connected, consistent and supported in everyday life — on and off the mat.

Who would you choose?

#YogaTeachers #AyurvedicLife #AyurvedicLifestyle #MindfulConnections #YogaForLife

Hello, I’m Julie and I used to be a perfectionist.

Always striving. Always improving. Always trying to get it right — even in the moments that were supposed to feel restful.

Until I realized I’d been holding myself to a standard no one else was asking for.

The day I took my first yoga class in 2008 changed me to my core. 🕉️

Piece by piece, my yoga practice started to untangle a web of pressure I had lived with for years.

A web of stress I thought was just normal.

A web of urgency I had mistaken for productivity.

It opened the door to a different way of being — one with more ease, more breath and less constant pressure to perform.

That shift has shaped how I move through life.

That’s the kind of practice I now guide others through in my yoga classes.

One that meets you where you are, not where you think you should be.

If you’re looking for something more flexible, I teach Ayurvedic Yoga and Yoga for Self-Care on Zoom and in person — join me for class, learn how to get started from link in bio. ✨

#YogaTeachers #YogaClassesOnline #YogaOnlineClasses #OnlineYogaClasses #VirtualYoga

I’d dive into the stack of books waiting on my bedside table. 📚

A cup of warm tea and uninterrupted reading feels like such a luxury in this season of life. ☕️

What about you — what would you do with an extra hour?

#ReadABookToday #SelfCareRoutines #IntentionalLife #MomentsOfCalm #TimeManagementTips

…watch your mornings feel less rushed and reactive.

Just one small practice you can repeat in the AM hours.

I love a cup of cozy warm water with lemon in the morning. 🍋🫖

But it could be anything that anchors you:
• Going outside
• 5 minutes of intentional breathwork
• Sitting in bed looking out the window — no phone or multitasking

It might seem too simple to matter, but that consistency is what helps your body and mind settle.

When you know what to expect, you move through your morning with more ease — and that carries into the rest of your day.

Try it tomorrow and notice what shifts.

Curious why repetition works so well in the morning? 🌅 My latest blog post is ready to read — a deeper look into why repeatable habits are the foundation of building a lasting self-care routine. Link in bio 🔗

#MorningRoutines #AyurvedicLifestyle #MindfulMorning #DailyRituals #LessStress

This isn’t the “yoga version” of you.

This is you 🤍

Not the version that pushes through.

Not the version that tries to get it right.

Just you — on a day, in a body, with a nervous system that’s always communicating with you.

And this is what I mean when I ask about listening to it…

In Ayurvedic yoga, feeling “off” isn’t something to fix or override — it’s information. Found in your mind-body type (dosha):

🌎 Kapha may be asking for more movement and energy.
💨Vata may be asking for slowing down and grounding.
🔥 Pitta may be asking for cooling and softening.

Awareness is what brings you back into balance — not force.

This is the approach I bring into my yoga classes, where your practice is shaped by how you feel and what you need in the moment.

Once you know your mind-body type, you stop guessing what you need.

Take my free What’s Your Mind-Body Type? Quiz and begin to understand yourself in a completely new way— link in bio to get started. 🤍

#DoshaQuiz #AyurvedicYoga #YogaTeachers #YogaClassesOnline #AyurvedaYoga

I always find it interesting what comes up when we give ourselves a little space to imagine a slower weekend. 🤍

Sometimes it’s rest, sometimes it’s being outside, sometimes it’s doing absolutely nothing at all.

We don’t always get to choose our pace, but even noticing what we wish for can tell us a lot.

I hope you get a moment this weekend that feels a little like yours. 💛

#WeekendMood #WeekendIsHere #WeekendReady #SimpleJoysOfLife #RestIsProductive

One of the things I love most about yoga is that it’s not meant to look the same for everyone. 🤍

How you move, breathe and practice can (and should) shift based on where you are — your energy, season of life and how you’re feeling that day.

This is exactly what I weave into my classes through an Ayurvedic approach to yoga.

If you’ve ever felt like traditional “one-style-fits-all” yoga doesn’t always meet you where you are, you’d feel right at home in my classes.

I’d love to have you join me on the mat. Classes are in-person and online so you can practice wherever you are — link in bio to join me. 🕉️

Photo by @lbfoto2569 📷

#YogaClasses #YogaClassesOnline #YogaPracticeDaily #YogaTeachers #AyurvedicYoga

A little hello from me to you 💛

I share yoga, Ayurveda and self-care practices to help life feel a little more steady, spacious and supported in the middle of everything you’re already juggling.

My hope is that this space feels like a place to come back to when you need a reset or a reminder that small things do matter.

I’d love to learn more about you — feel free to say hi.

#YogaTeachers #YogaTeachersOfInstagram #SelfCareRoutines #DailyRituals #AyurvedicLifestyle

This class is your SPRING reset. Join me for a FREE Balance and Bloom Yoga class at @greenhillslibrary 🌿
Saturday 4/25 at 10:15 AM CT
The only one this month!

We’ll move, breathe and shift your energy! ✨

Spots are limited ➡️ RSVP now (See my yoga class schedule link in bio!)

Photos by @lifelensandlove 📷

#YogaClasses #SpringYoga #YogaTeacher #YogaTeachers #YogaPractice

✨ 2 days left to join this workshop I’m only offering ONCE in 2026! ✨

If your weekends tend to disappear in errands, obligations and catching up and Monday arrives before you ever feel truly recharged — this workshop is for you.

✨ 10x Your Self-Care This Weekend: 5 Simple Choices to Feel Fully Recharged by Monday ✨

Saturday, April 18 | 12 PM CT

In this LIVE 1-hour online workshop, you’ll learn how to:

✨ Create your Weekend Recharge Plan once — by making 5 simple self-care choices — and refer to it again and again ✨ Step into Monday recharged and ready for the week
✨ Turn occasional self-care into a lasting routine

In my 15 years of teaching yoga and guiding hundreds of students, I’ve learned that self-care doesn’t have to be complicated — it just has to be consistent.

I’m getting ready for the workshop as you read this!

🌿 Don’t wait to join! — Your Weekend Recharge Plan is waiting for you. Start by clicking the link in bio 🎟️

#EnrollNow #EnrollingNow #OnlineWorkshop #SelfCareRituals #YogaTeachers

Exciting news! My workshop 10x Your Self-Care This Weekend: 5 Simple Choices to Feel Fully Recharged by Monday is just around the corner! 📅

Saturday, April 18 | 12 PM CT

In this LIVE 1-hour workshop, we’ll dive into creating your very own Weekend Recharge Plan by making 5 simple choices that will change your weekends.

Create your plan once and return to it over and over again.

You’ll walk away with actionable insights and a clear path to feel fully recharged and ready for Monday. ✨

Have questions? Send me a DM. Let’s get you signed up! ✨

👉 Click the link in bio to save your spot!

#YogaTeachers #OnlineWorkshops #OnlineWorkshops #SelfCareRoutines #SelfCarePlan

I hear you and here’s the truth: Self-care doesn’t have to be complicated or take hours. I’ve been practicing my own self-care routine for two decades and yes, it’s evolved, but there are a few things that are always consistent that keep my energy strong, year after year, week after week, day after day.

In my LIVE 1-hour online workshop, 10x Your Self-Care This Weekend: 5 Simples Choices to Feel Fully Recharged by Monday, you’ll create your Weekend Recharge Plan, which will change the way you approach weekends.

Saturday, April 18 | 12 PM CT

In this can’t-miss workshop, I’ll:
✨ Walk you through a step-by-step framework to build your Weekend Recharge Plan in less than an hour (Create it once and use it over and over again.)
✨ Show you how to step into Monday feeling recharged and ready to go (Bye, bye Sunday scaries. 👋)

These are practical habits that have worked in my routine for years and now I’m sharing them with you. Simple. Effective. Repeatable.

🌿 Want to feel recharged by this time next week? RSVP to save your spot → link in bio 🎟️

#YogaTeachers #OnlineWorkshops #OnlineWorkshop #YogaWorkshop YogaWorkshop

Want to feel more energized by next Monday?

In my LIVE 1-hour workshop, 10x Your Self-Care This Weekend: 5 Simple Choices to Feel Fully Recharged by Monday, you’ll create your Weekend Recharge Plan.

Saturday, April 18 | 12 PM CT

Build it once and use it every weekend to:
✨ Power up your week with self-care choices that fit what you need  ✨ Step into Monday feeling calm, confident and unstoppable
✨ Keep your momentum going

In my 15 years of teaching yoga and guiding hundreds of students, I’ve learned that self-care doesn’t have to be complicated — it just has to be consistent.

I’m really looking forward to guiding you as you build your simple Weekend Recharge Plan step by step, which you can return to over and over again.

👉 RSVP your spot now → link in bio! Can’t attend live? You’ll get the replay!

#YogaTeachers #OnlineWorkshop #YogaWorkshop #YogaWorkshops #SelfCareWeekend

I’ve been doing this self-care ritual every morning for over a decade and it’s one of the best decisions I make in my entire self-care routine.

Fresh breath ✅
Kickstarts digestion ✅
Wakes up tastebuds ✅

All from 1 simple tool: a tongue scraper.

This 1-minute morning habit can make a surprisingly big difference.

Check out my blog post to learn how to do it (link in bio). Try it tomorrow morning and DM me to let me know what you think! ☀️

#TongueScraper #AyurvedicLifestyle #SelfCareMorning #AyurvedicTips #AyurvedicYoga

You know that feeling when you wake up feeling foggy, irritated or disconnected even when nothing is “wrong”? That could be a sign of a mind-body type (dosha) imbalance.

Try this: energizing movement in the morning to invigorate and uplift. ☀️ Could be a quick walk or a few yoga poses to get the prana (life force) going. 🕉️

Very small tweaks to your already set daily rituals can make all the difference.

Learn why your dosha matters big time even if you’ve never heard of it before. Take my FREE What’s Your Mind-Body Type? Quiz to learn your dosha and get started on a plan to feeling less “off.” Link in bio!

#DoshaQuiz #MindBodyEnergy #AyurvedicTips #AyurvedicLifestyle #AyurvedicYoga

When you’re feeling off, I’ve got a simple trick that always works for me: Go for a walk. ✨🌳🌸

There are two reasons walking works so well:
1️⃣ Movement – getting your body moving shifts your energy instantly.
2️⃣ Being outside – fresh air and sunlight reset your mind and mood.

Even just 10 to 15 minutes can leave you feeling way more energized than when you started.

Want more simple ways to boost your energy throughout the day? Download my FREE guide to stop sneaky habits from zapping your energy and the tweaks that’ll bring it back so you feel it for real — link in bio! ⚡

#GoForAWalk #10000Steps #10000StepsADay #SpringWalk #WalkOutside

It’s spring outside…but are you feeling it? 🌸

If not, this class is your reset.

Join me for a FREE Balance and Bloom Yoga class at @greenhillslibrary 🌿
Saturday 3/28 at 10:15 AM CT
This is the only one this month!

We’ll move, breathe and shift your energy! ✨

Spots are limited ➡️ RSVP now (See my yoga class schedule link in bio!)

Photos by @lifelensandlove 📷

#YogaClasses #SpringYoga #YogaTeacher #YogaTeachers #YogaPractice

Ever notice how some people thrive on pressure while others need space to recharge?

That’s not random. It’s your dosha — your mind-body type.

My husband? Classic pitta 🔥
Me? Vata-pitta 💨🔥

Understanding your mind-body type changes how you rest and handle stress.

✨Are you…💨🔥 or 🌎? Take the quick What’s Your Mind-Body Type? Quiz to find out yours.

Photos by @lifelensandlove 📷

#AyurvedaWisdom #Dosha #Doshas #LearnAboutYourself #LearnMore

Sluggish, foggy or feeling stuck? 🌿 You might be experiencing a kapha imbalance.

Take my quick quiz to see if your kapha needs balancing and get personalized tips to feel more energized and uplifted! 🌸

#KaphaSeason #AyurvedicYoga #MindBodyBalance #AyurvedaYoga #Doshas

The end of winter is here and with it comes kapha season — a time when your body and mind can feel foggy, stagnant or stuck. 🌿

If you’re experiencing sluggish energy, mental fog or emotional stagnation, you’re not alone! My latest blog post covers how Ayurvedic yoga and simple seasonal practices can help you feel lighter, energized and uplifted. 🌸

Read the full guide for step-by-step tips (link in bio)!

#KaphaSeason #AyurvedicYoga #EnergyBooster #MindBodyBalance #YogaAyurveda

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JULIE GENTILE

Ayurvedic Yoga and Self-Care With Julie

15+ years helping students build consistency in their yoga and self-care practice — on and off the mat

CLASS MENU

Ayurvedic Yoga on Zoom and In Person (45 min)

Yoga for Self-Care on Zoom and In Person (60 min)

The Ayurvedic Self-Care Sequence (4-Week Course)

TAKE A YOGA CLASS

READ THE BLOG

BUY A BOOK

How to Choose an Online Yoga Class: What to Look For

Why Repetition Works: Turn Ayurvedic Self-Care Activities Into Habits

Weekend Recharge Plan for When You’re Exhausted

Spring Energy Boost: Ayurvedic Yoga Sequence for Kapha Season

Hi, I'm Julie!

What People Say About Julie's Classes

Ayurvedic Yoga and Self-Care With Julie

15+ years helping students build consistency in their yoga and self-care practice — on and off the mat

CLASS MENU

Ayurvedic Yoga on Zoom and In Person (45 min)

Yoga for Self-Care on Zoom and In Person (60 min)

The Ayurvedic Self-Care Sequence (4-Week Course)

TAKE A YOGA CLASS

READ THE BLOG

BUY A BOOK

How to Choose an Online Yoga Class: What to Look For

Why Repetition Works: Turn Ayurvedic Self-Care Activities Into Habits

Weekend Recharge Plan for When You’re Exhausted

Spring Energy Boost: Ayurvedic Yoga Sequence for Kapha Season

Hi, I'm Julie!

What People Say About Julie's Classes

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