Our Story

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Yoga Trek began in the late 1990's in the home of founders Ben and JoAn Taylor, two vibrant young teachers dedicated to Ashtanga Yoga. They opened yoga Trek Center in its current Oak Park location in 2004. In 2007, opportunity called them to New York.

Because of the powerful effect of yoga on their lives and the strong community that existed, students Kate Wester and Catherine Cappel decided to keep Yoga Trek going.  Since June of 2007, Yoga Trek has expanded to a full  7-day schedule with a wide variety of yoga classes and workshops.

It is our intention to create a sanctuary where students of all levels can explore and develop their physical and spiritual selves through the practice of yoga and related activities. We are committed to offering the highest quality yoga instruction. All of our teachers are dedicated to the study and practice of yoga. We value the whole person and the community that develops when people come together to discover their true potential.

What Students Say

"I've mostly practiced at home with videos and DVDs. I was a little hesitant to do yoga in a smaller group.  I came to Vinyasa Flow and I quickly realised that I needn't have been nervous.   Even though I was in a class with others, I felt that I had my own space around me that was protected and respected. I certainly didn't feel like I was in the fitness club where I'd felt a sense of competition as to how flexible I was or how cute I was.  Despite never having done a Vinyasa Flow class before, Kate gently offered adaptations, so that each one of her students could go where they wanted to in each pose. It was as though I'd been going to the class for years and I fit in. I've attended a few classes since then. I end each class feeling cleansed, stretched and integrated. The space at YogaTrek is soothing to all the senses, warm and very welcoming. I highly recommend Yoga Trek to students of any level who value a private space where you are encouraged to listen, to notice and to go as far as you and your body are ready and able to go."

Alicia H.


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911 S. Lombard Avenue
Oak Park, IL 60304
(708) 660-0868