Yoga • Mindfulness • Art • Spirituality
about the perch
The Perch helps exhausted people rest, find peace, and experience transformation. Designed to be a resting place, we offer an environment to experience rest, renewal, reflection, and rejuvenation.
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We believe in order to love and live well, we need to experience love, healing, and holistic health ourselves. Toward this end, we offer retreats, classes, workshops, groups, and resources to help you develop in these areas. You'll find that we're always adding to our calendar, so check back often to see our latest offerings. The Perch is led by Amy Jackson and located in the heart of Aurora, Illinois. We hope you'll join us soon for an event!
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The Perch is an inviting, supportive, and healing haven for ALL. If you're LGBTQIA, know that you'll be fully welcomed and affirmed here. People of faith, of no faith, and everywhere in between are invited and welcome! We can all benefit from our unique approach to personal wellness.
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Unhurried: A 52-Week Meditative Bible Reading Guide
Unhurried shows you how to slowly, thoughtfully, and meditatively read the Bible. It invites you to kick off your shoes, settle into your favorite chair, and linger in God’s presence. There, you can hear God’s still, small voice and experience transformation in your heart, mind, and soul.
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Over 52 weeks, you’ll discover a multitude of ways to sit with Scripture, enjoying God’s presence. Whether you're just beginning to read the Bible, or you've been reading it for years, these practices will help you cultivate an unhurried life from the inside out that allows you to hear from God each day.
31 Days of Self Kindness
What might happen if you began to treat yourself with kindness and compassion rather than constant criticism and disappointment? Despite what many believe, self-kindness isn’t self-indulgent. It doesn’t make you lazy or unproductive. In fact, research shows that people who are kind to themselves are healthier and get further in the long run.
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This book is all about walking alongside you on the journey of self-kindness. Over 31 days, you’ll discover helpful truths, practical tools, and engaging exercises that will remind you that you are worthy of kindness and compassion.
upcoming events
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May
Book Chat
May 22
Join us for our monthly Book Chat! This FREE event is low-key and we always have a great conversation! All adults (18+) of all genders are invited. May's book pick is The Way Forward by Yung Pueblo. This unique poetry book is short and easy to read, but the themes are important. In this book, the author encourages us toward a life lived authentically, intuitively, and in harmony with others. Join us for a great conversation! Light refreshments will be served.
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Community
Journaling
June 1
Whether you're trying to get started with journaling, are looking for supportive community, or just want an inexpensive reason to get out of the house, you'll love this Community Journaling time. First we'll get settled in with drinks and snacks. Then you'll be guided to journal to a writing prompt. After, we'll have a time of optional sharing.
Sound
Healing
June 1
In this restful and healing workshop, you'll be invited to find a comfortable and supported posture using our bolsters, blankets, and other yoga props. Then you will be enveloped in the soothing sounds of singing bowls, rain sticks, and more. Feel your body relax and your mind clear as the vibrations soothe and heal you. You'll leave feeling rejuvenated and rested.
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Chair Yoga
and Breathwork
Mondays in June
Join us at 4:30 pm on Mondays for a gentle chair yoga class with breathwork. This class is perfect for people who are recovering from injuries and surgery, have difficulty being on their knees, or simply are tired and need something extra gentle. This class is open to all adults of all genders.
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Yoga for
Menopause
Mondays in June
If you're experiencing the uncomfortable symptoms of perimenopause or menopause, you've likely tried all sorts of things to relieve your symptoms. Yoga can help manage symptoms like hot flashes, mood swings, and sleep disturbances by promoting relaxation, improving mood, and potentially balancing hormones through specific poses and techniques.
In this special 5-part series, we'll cover yoga poses and breathing techniques that can help relieve those annoying symptoms and help you learn to appreciate your body.
what we offer
Retreats
Get away, breathe, and reflect. We provide spaces where you can rest a while, recharge, and then return to living your calling. See our upcoming events here or book The Perch for a Personal Retreat here.
Yoga
Amy Jackson is an RYT-200 yoga teacher and loves leading yoga practices that invite you to connect with your body in a mindful way. The Perch offers weekly yoga classes as well as at-home yoga videos and a variety of workshops that incorporate yoga.
Workshops and Classes
Invest in your growth by attending a class at The Perch. You'll experience a supportive learning atmosphere where you'll learn skills to deepen your connection with yourself and others. See all our events here.
Wellness Coaching
Feeling stuck? Sometimes we need to process out loud—with someone else. Wellness Coaching is available Amy Jackson, founder and director of The Perch. My goal is to help you feel affirmed, seen, and capable of taking your next step. Learn more.
Resources
The Perch offers a growing number of resources to help you rest, find peace, and experience transformation. Check out our store as well as our podcast for our latest resources.
Custom Events
Create a custom retreat or training event for your group or staff team. Amy Jackson will work with you to create and lead the perfect event for your group. Contact Amy directly to plan a corporate yoga class, art experience, or mindfulness retreat either at The Perch or at your location.