Events
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Free Classes for Teachers
Thank you teachers for all you do! We know how hard you work!
Please enjoy a free class with Dawn, AJ, or Elygah from May 5th - May 9th. Just let us know where you work and what grade. That's it.
Dawn and AJ's classes in South Wing and on Zoom (contact them for link) and Elygah is in North Wing.
Schedule of free classes for teachers:
Wednesday, May 7
5:00 PM – Group Fitness - Elygah Lyons
5:30 PM – Belly Dance - AJ Alveshere- In SW and Live on Zoom
Thursday, May 8
10:00 AM – Chair Yoga - Dawn Piper - In SW and Live on Zoom
5:00 PM – Unwind - Dawn Piper - In SW and Live on Zoom
Friday, May 9
10:00 AM - Mighty Yoga - Dawn Piper- In SW and Live on Zoom
Can't make these times? Send Dawn a message and she will send you a link for a free On Demand yoga class. xo, and thank you!
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Free Classes for Nurses
Dear nurses, we wanted you to have your own week!
Please enjoy a free class with Bill, Dawn, AJ, or Elygah from May 12th - May 16th. Just let us know where you work. That's it.
Bill, Dawn and AJ's classes in South Wing and on Zoom (contact them for link) and Elygah is in North Wing.
Schedule of free classes for nurses:
Monday, May 12
10:30 AM - Chi Flow for Relaxation and Energy - In SW and Live on Zoom
12:05 PM - Tai Chi & Qigong - Bill Maakestad - In SW and Live on Zoom
5:00 PM - Group Fitness - Elygah Lyons, NW
5:30 PM - Zumba - AJ Alveshere - In SW and Live on Zoom
Tuesday, May 13
10:00 AM - Chair Yoga - Dawn Piper - In SW and Live on Zoom
5:00 PM - Unwind - Dawn Piper - In SW and Live on Zoom
6:30 PM - Stretch Bliss - Dawn Piper- In SW and Live on Zoom
Wednesday, May 14
10:00 AM – Mighty Yoga - Dawn Piper- In SW and Live on Zoom
5:00 PM – Group Fitness - Elygah Lyons
5:30 PM – Belly Dance - AJ Alveshere- In SW and Live on Zoom
Thursday, May 15
10:00 AM – Chair Yoga - Dawn Piper - In SW and Live on Zoom
5:00 PM – Unwind - Dawn Piper - In SW and Live on Zoom
Friday, May 16
10:00 AM - Mighty Yoga - Dawn Piper- In SW and Live on Zoom
Can't make these times? Send Dawn a message and she will send you a link for a free On Demand yoga class. xo, and thank you!
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Befriend. A sacred circle of healing and connection
Saturday, May 17th
Free Range Yoga & Community Wellness Center and on Zoom
10am - 11:45am
Cost: $25* Breathe deeply
* Move gently with somatic stretches
* Guided relaxation
* Journal prompts on self-care
* Option to share best practices for self-compassion
Beginners welcome.
Find where your feet and heart are on your path. Wind your way back to your best self.
One gentle step at a time.
Befriend yourself. Your body, mind, spirit. And build bonds with others who want depth and authenticity, laughter, caring, friendship, and love.
In studio and on Zoom.
Watch for a peek inside our studio
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Dawn Piper
FREE RANGE OWNER, YOGA TEACHER, CERTIFIED YOGA THERAPIST, REIKI PRACTITIONER
With over 20 years of teaching experience, 6,000+ group classes, and hundreds of private yoga therapy sessions, Dawn uses ease, awareness, and movement to help people reduce pain, feel better, and move better!
Contact Dawn: 309-333-5069 or email
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Tim Piper
STRENGTH TRAINING
With over 30+ years of experience in teaching, coaching, and training diverse athletes and individuals. Tim's Strength Lab Class offers personalized instruction to help students safely improve their strength and overall fitness!
Contact Dawn: 309-333-5069 or email
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Bill Maakestad
TAI CHI & QIGONG
Tai Chi and Qigong offer stress reduction, anxiety relief, balance restoration, and an increased sense of well-being for all ages and abilities. Bill, a retired WIU professor with extensive training, introduces these ancient mind-body arts, recognized for their superior health benefits by institutions like Harvard Medical School and Mayo Clinic.
Contact Bill: 309-255-8256 or email
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AJ (Aya Zahra)
ZUMBA & BELLY DANCE
AJ fell in love with dance by the age of five, taking ballet classes through college, and was certified in Zumba in 2010 and Belly Dance Fitness in 2013. In high school, she studied ballet and jazz with the Bonnie Haney Dance Company in Fargo, North Dakota, later expanding her dance repertoire with swing and belly dance lessons in the Minneapolis-St. Paul area.
Contact AJ: email
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Elygah Lyons
GROUP FITNESS
Contact Elygah: 309-333-6925
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Andrea Hopper
MASSAGE THERAPY
With over 10 years of experience, Andrea is a massage therapist specializing in a unique, integrative style tailored to each client's needs. Her personalized approach ensures a comfortable and healing experience.Andrea is trained in various modalities, including Cupping Therapy, Deep Tissue Massage, Ashiatsu, Lymphatic Drainage, and much more!
Contact Andrea via Text: 206-795-6893
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Audrey Thomann
Personal Training
Audrey is working on her Master of Science degree in Kinesiology at WIU and received her Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science in May of 2024. She has experience as an exercise specialist at a rehabilitation center as well as coaching/teaching experience for weight lifting, personal fitness, basketball, and more.
Contact Audrey: 309-265-4004
Don’t want to leave your house?
You don’t have to! We offer live Zoom classes that you can enjoy from the comfort of your own space. It's the perfect solution for travelers or those who live outside the area! We offer Tai Chi with Bill & all of Dawn’s classes via Zoom!
Contact Bill: 309-255-8256 or Wj-maakestad@wiu.edu
Contact Dawn: 309-333-5069 or dawn@freerangeyoga.us
Yoga Anytime, Anywhere
Yoga Anytime, Anywhere
Take an “On Demand” Yoga class with Dawn. Choose from over 300 classes available whenever you want—practice at your convenience! Enjoy 24-hour access for $10 per class, or get unlimited access to all 300+ classes for 30 days at just $50.
Stretch Bliss mini-session
Here’s a 5 minute practice to renew your hands and wrists. Give yourself a moment today to feel better. If you love this, try our 60 minute Stretch Bliss class Tuesday nights at 6:30pm - in person and on Zoom. Yes, it is this calming - and more Here's to Bliss!! xo! Dawn