Stretching, relaxation at yoga studio grand opening

BARRINGTON – Area residents enjoyed practicing downward dog, child's pose and other yoga positions Friday during Barrington Yoga Loft's grand opening celebration.

Owned by Jo Ann Graser of Tensile Strength Studio, the Barrington Yoga Loft – in the Foundry Shopping Center, at 756 B Northwest Highway – offered a free day of yoga classes and demos. Hourly raffles awarded prizes to guests.

The day began with "Hot Lunch," during which instructor Kim Brown introduced participants to the basics of a heated yoga class. "Energy Hour" followed with Brown teaching simple yoga positions. Instructor Erin Vandenbergh took over for "Unwind Time" – a class to release tension and create positive energy and movement.

The celebration concluded with a family-friendly class and another called "Learn to Fly," where instructor Erinn Hughes taught a beginner's lesson on acrobatic yoga. Kids were invited to both.

Refreshments were served all day. For information, call 847-387-3610.