LIVE
MUSIC
YOGA
Caroline Riley
Experience Live Music Yoga — where rhythm meets flow. Immersive sessions blend live music and mindful movement for a multi-sensory experience.
GROUND YOUR BODY
AWAKEN YOUR SENSES
EXPAND YOUR MIND.
GROUND YOUR BODY
AWAKEN YOUR SENSES
EXPAND YOUR MIND.
Step into the ethereally lovely concert hall at Piano Forte in Chicago’s historic South Loop.
Immerse in a world of breath, music, and movement.
Think elegant ambiance: Low lights. Calm presence. Centered stillness.
Think slow pace: Flowing piano. Breath to movement. Harmony in motion.
And then…don’t think. 😉
THE
LIVE MUSIC YOGA
EXPERIENCE
Hey Chicago!
We’re weaving together a few of our favorite things to offer a fusion concept: humans, live music, and yoga.
They belong together, right? We think so, and we’d love to have you join us for this unique – Live Music Yoga – pop-up event!
WHAT TO
EXPECT
60-minute yoga Vinyasa flow
breathwork, asanas (postures), and brief meditation
engage your breath
release tension
create space in your body
Bring movement to life with beautiful live music by Daniella Rukin on piano & yoga guided by Caroline Riley. (RYT 200)
WHY DO THIS?
It’s different. It’s fun. It’s once. Why not? Check it out and see what you think!
TICKETS
Join us for one, two or all three!
Piano Flow – 11/11 ($40)
Piano Flow – 12/2 ($40)
Piano Flow – 12/16 ($40)
Full 3-Part Series – ($105)
WHAT TO BRING
Please bring your own mat if you have one. We will have mats available to rent in advance for $5. Water bottle. Small towel if needed. Open ears. Open mind. Open heart.
CAROLINE RILEY
My yoga journey began 17 years ago, when I began practicing yoga with my sister at a local gym.
After leaving a long career in Corporate America 2 years ago, I’ve spent many hours in reflection to observe and learn about the world around me: meditation, yoga, and music have lead the way. I dusted off the piano keys and the saxophone from highschool and began going to open mics at a local venue. At these open mics and beautiful expressions of music and humans week after week, the fire of the community of music was re-ignited within me.
During this same time, I was also practicing yoga intensely and completing my teacher training. As I saw the two communities bring such aliveness to my existence, a tiny idea popped into my brain to merge the two.
We’re bringing it full circle in a fusion concept: live music yoga! You may have seen more of a jam band or DJ environment with music and yoga fusion events. Our events take a slightly different path, winding through a journey of calming serenity, slowing the body down and finding space in the breath and movements. Our first series will explore classical piano, and the echoing melodies to accompany our practice. Join us for this unique experience!
Daniella Rukin
Daniella Rukin is a Chicago-based actor, pianist, and singer. She has been playing the piano since her mother forced her to at a very young age. (Thanks Mom!) She also fell in love with the magic of theatre as a kid, fell in love with magic of film as a teenager, and later graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago with a degree in Theatre Performance.
Since then, she has worked across the country, from California to New York, acting and playing the piano, on-screen and on-stage. Feel free to browse around to find media, reviews, pictures, and current events.
FAQs
Do I need yoga experience?
We will be offering a class structure accessible for all levels. No prior yoga experience is necessary. Alternate posture options will be provided throughout class to invite adjustments for your body should a pose not work for you.
How do I get there?
Piano Forte is in the heart of the South Loop – 14th and Michigan. It can be accessed by bus (1,3,4,12,18,X4), the “L” (Roosevelt stop – Red, Orange, and Green Line trains), Divvy, or car. Metered parking is available as well as spothero availability or local parking garages.
What Should I Bring
Please bring your own mat if you have one. We will have mats available to rent in advance for $5. Water bottle. Small towel if needed. Open ears. Open mind. Open heart.
Can I take pictures and video?
Please refrain from taking photos or video during the event. We wish to offer a calming and serene experience for all and don’t want to disrupt the flow of the event.
I am not interested in practicing yoga, but would like to join for the music!
We will have a limited number of seats available for $20 for those unable to practice yoga for any reason. Please contact us through the webform if interested in a seat (no yoga) for and we will reach out to you for registration.
Can I bring my kids?
We would love to welcome children into this space. Please ensure children are 10+ and are able to move through a 60-minute yoga practice or sit quietly during the event.
Other inquiries
Contact us and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
CONTACT
Reach out, tune in, and join the movement towards inner harmony at Live Music Yoga