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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Yoga
Classes
New Schedule!!
​We're offering 6+ classes per week to help you find your calm. Whether you enjoy gentle yoga, flow yoga, restorative yoga, or a mix, we've got something for you!
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Register online or just show up! You can always just pay at the door. Classes are only $20. Or save with a punch card!
November Retail Scavenger Hunt
November 1-29
Shop in downtown Aurora this month and you could win a prize basket! Stop by all 8 participating retail shops to find the Leland Star. Then turn in your completed form to Yellow Bird Books by November 29! You'll be entered to win one of 3 prize baskets!! ​Visit any of the participating locations to get started:
The Perch
McCarty Mills
Nide Jardin
Society 57
Undisputed Vintage
The Cornucopia Shop
Off Beat Vintage Collective
Yellow Bird Books
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Stress Relief
Morning
November 15
Join us for a relaxing yoga class at 9 am for just $20 (or use your punch card). Then enjoy soothing activities around The Perch including tea sampling, journaling, coloring, and more! Join us from 9-12!
Yoga class is from 9-10. All other activities are available 10-12, open house style.
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Yoga for Beating
Holiday Stress
November 16
Enjoy a good stretch at The Perch before heading to McCarty Mills a few doors down for a beer, cocktail, or NA beverage! In this collaboration with our friends, your registration covers your yoga class and your first drink! It's always a great time. Come alone or with a friend!
Affirmation Cards
Workshop
November 19
Join us for a lovely time of connection and crafting! During our time together, you'll create a set of affirmation cards that you can take home to encourage you all season long. We'll provide inspiration cards as well as a bunch of materials to prompt your creativity. Then you can create to your heart's content! This workshop is great for anyone who wants to enjoy crafting and community, or who wants a soothing activity before the holiday rush.
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Stretch + Sip
November 23
In this collaboration event from The Perch and McCarty Mills Taproom, you'll enjoy a beginner-friendly yoga class and a drink of your choice!
We'll start at The Perch at 11 am for a gentle class focused on stretching, breathing, and relieving tension in the body. Then we'll walk over to McCarty Mills and enjoy a drink together at noon! When you register for this class, you'll get a credit for a drink of your choice (some exclusions apply) at McCarty Mills to use after class.
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.