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
6 Classes Each Week!
The Perch offers 6 Yoga classes each week! We've got a new schedule running June-August. See the full schedule and find all the information about each class and teacher. As always, if you've got questions, just reach out to Amy!​
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Our new schedule includes Chair Yoga and Yoga for Menopause!
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And join Stephen for Flow + Let Go on the 4th Thursday at 5:45 pm.
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No classes July 1-13.
Rainbow
Party
June 6
This month for First Fridays, we're throwing a Rainbow Party! Create a rainbow and pride-themed craft, and enjoy rainbow snacks! Use sidewalk chalk to write a colorful uplifting message. PLUS 10% of all store purchases will be donated to Aurora Pride! Stop by anytime from 5-9 pm for all the rainbow-themed fun you can handle!
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Yoga for
Gardeners
June 14
Join us for an educational and enlightening yoga workshop designed to help you feel good in your body as you hit the garden and yard this spring. All that raking, weeding, and planting takes a toll. Find some relief through yoga in this workshop taught by Dr. Jeff Manning. Plus, you'll learn how to safely do yard work so you don't end up so sore.
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Understanding
Emotions
June 18
Many of us were raised to believe that at least certain emotions were bad. And so we've spent a lot of time ignoring, bottling, and repressing our emotions. But what if we were given the wrong idea about emotions? What if emotions are helpful messengers that we need to pay attention to?
During this workshop, we'll explore emotions through art as we talk about healthy and helpful ways to begin repairing our relationship to our emotions.
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Yoga at the Aurora
Farmers' Market
June 21, July 19, & August 16
Join us for a FREE yoga class on the grass! Feel the breeze and listen to the sounds of your urban surroundings. Then enjoy walking around the farmers' market!
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No need to register. Just show up with your mat! Can't wait to see you there!
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All genders are invited!
Summer Reset
Retreat
June 28
Rest like you mean it with gentle yoga, breathwork, meditation on the patio, creative time, and fresh food and drinks--all while surrounded by supportive community.
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Delightful ways to rest your mind, body, and soul await you in this amazing half-day retreat. You'll absolutely love how you feel after: rested, relaxed, rejuvenated, and focused.
Local Social
Networking
July 16
Join us at French 75 for a fun and laid back networking event. Meet others doing business in the Aurora area and get to know each other.
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No need to bring business cards! We collect your information and send it out to everyone who was present.
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Enneagram 201
Workshop
July 23
It's no secret that I'm a big fan of the Enneagram tool to help us grow in self-awareness. But even more so, I appreciate the ways the Enneagram helps us press into growth. During this workshop, we'll talk about the ways the Enneagram can help us use our self-awareness to actually grow and heal. You'll walk away with some practical ideas for growth in your own life.
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.