Work With Julie
Whether you’re looking for a weekly yoga class to bring more balance into your life, or you’re ready to deepen your self-care with an Ayurvedic approach to your daily routine, you’ll find a practice that supports your self-care here.
How to Register for Weekly Classes
3 ways to register for Monday Ayurvedic Yoga and Wednesday Yoga for Self-Care:
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Online/Mobile App
Requires a Bloomingdale Park District account. Create a free account here. For Zoom classes: Call 630.529.3650 to set up your account. You don't need to be a resident of Bloomingdale to participate.
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In Person
Visit the Bloomingdale Park District and register at the front desk.
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By Mail
Complete the registration form and mail it to the Bloomingdale Park District.
Registration opens 4 times a year (once per season).-
By early December for sessions that start in January and March
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By end of August for the session that starts in September
Register based on the class codes and the following:
A2 = in-person option
V2 = Zoom option
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How Zoom Classes Work
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Download Zoom. (It's fast and free.)
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Register for the next Ayurvedic Yoga and Yoga for Self-Care session.
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Your class link will be emailed to you 1 hour before the first class of the session. (This is the same link you'll use throughout the session.)
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If you register after the first class begins, your link will be sent once I'm made aware you are enrolled.
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Click the Zoom link at class time and join the waiting room.
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Once the class begins, you'll move from the waiting room to the class.
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Your video can be on or off. All participants are muted during class.
If Attending In Person
For in-person Bloomingdale Park District classes:
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Arrive 5 to 10 minutes early.
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Park in the park district's lot.
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Check in at the front desk (required for drop-ins).
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Head to the lower level and store belongings in lockers outside Group X room.
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Class is held in Group X room next to Fitness Center.
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Bring your own mat if you have one. Mats and props available if needed.
Class Cancellation Policy
In the event of severe weather, please check the Bloomingdale Park District website, Facebook or Instagram pages for updates. In the case of severe weather or unexpected circumstances, you will receive a call or email at the phone number or email address on file as soon as possible to notify you of a class cancellation.
If needed, a make-up class will be added in between yoga sessions.
If you're unable to attend a class, when possible, please notify Julie by email or in person at the prior class.
Refund policy: See Bloomingdale Park District’s refund policy.
About Yoga Teacher Julie
15+ years helping students build balance and consistency on the mat and in their lives
Julie Gentile, RYT 500 and Ayurvedic yoga specialist, has been teaching yoga for 15 years and practicing since 2008. She discovered her calling during her very first Savasana and knew she would one day teach yoga — her horoscope even referenced yoga on the day she took her first yoga class. That experience sparked a path dedicated to helping you feel better in your body, calmer in your mind.
With a background in journalism and as an award-winning author of two books, Julie blends creativity and communication with her passion for yoga and Ayurveda. She helps students reconnect with themselves through movement and other self-care practices rooted in ancient wisdom.
Her yoga classes are designed to be a foundation for a consistent self-care routine, create positive momentum and foster a welcoming sense of community where students can grow and practice together.
She has guided hundreds of students — from beginners to long-time yogis — to deepen their yoga practice and rediscover the joy of the present moment.
