Business Details
30 Years
experience
Your Trusted Yoga & Wellness Partner in Chicago
Founded in 1996, Global Yoga Center has been a pioneer in offering diverse yoga and wellness services, combining traditional practices with modern holistic health approaches. Our mission has always been to provide personalized yoga experiences tailored to individual needs, whether through private sessions, group classes, or specialized teacher trainings. With expertise in prenatal yoga, therapeutic sessions, and wellness coaching, we serve clients in Chicago, Florida, and beyond. Our founder, Rhonda Kantor, brings over 25 years of experience as a registered nurse and certified yoga instructor, ensuring every service integrates medical knowledge with yogic principles. We emphasize accessibility, offering classes at client locations, studios, and corporate settings.Our teacher training programs, accredited by Yoga Alliance, have trained hundreds of instructors who now lead their own studios. We prioritize community building, having hosted workshops and events that connect yoga practitioners and professionals. Our commitment to innovation is evident in unique programs like the Total Control Pelvic Health Fitness Class and psoriasis-focused retreats. We maintain rigorous standards through certifications like E-RYT 500, RPYT, and HWNC-BC, ensuring clients receive expert care. Our adaptability is reflected in services ranging from prenatal support to corporate wellness, making yoga accessible to all lifestyles.
Services
Private Yoga Sessions
Teacher Trainings
Prenatal Yoga
Corporate Wellness
Therapeutic Workshops
Childbirth Support
Pelvic Health Classes
Yoga Retreats
Mom & Baby Yoga
Fertility Yoga
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- 25+ years combining nursing expertise with yoga instruction
- Yoga Alliance-accredited teacher training programs since 1996
- Personalized sessions at client locations or partner studios
- Specialized prenatal and pelvic health programs with medical research backing
- Corporate wellness solutions reducing workplace stress
Associations and certifications
- Yoga Alliance
- E-RYT 500
- RPYT
- YACEP
- HWNC-BC
What people say
Personalized sessions
Expert prenatal support
Transformative training
Stress reduction
Medical expertise
Services
Private Yoga Sessions
Customized yoga instruction tailored to individual needs, available at client locations or partner studios. Combines traditional yoga practices with therapeutic techniques for stress reduction and physical therapy. Sessions accommodate all skill levels from beginners to advanced practitioners.
Teacher Trainings
Yoga Alliance-accredited programs including 200-hour foundational training and specialized prenatal modules. Curriculum covers anatomy, teaching methodology, and practical experience. Designed for aspiring instructors and experienced teachers seeking advanced certification.
Prenatal Yoga
Gentle classes for all trimesters focusing on labor preparation and postpartum recovery. Incorporates breathing techniques, modified poses, and partner support training. Led by certified prenatal instructors with nursing expertise.
Corporate Wellness
On-site stress reduction programs for businesses, featuring chair yoga and mindfulness sessions. Customizable durations from 1-3 hours to accommodate office schedules. Proven to improve workplace wellness and employee focus.
Pelvic Health Classes
Medically-backed Total Control program addressing pelvic wellness through targeted exercises. Combines strength training with education on bladder control and sexual health. Developed through clinical research and collaboration with medical professionals.
People
Rhonda Kantor
Founder & Director
BSN, RN, Board Certified Health and Wellness Nurse Coach with 25+ years yoga instruction experience. Developed prenatal yoga programs adopted by hospitals and trains instructors nationwide through Yoga Alliance-accredited courses.
Questions
What yoga styles do you offer?
We teach Hatha, Vinyasa, Prenatal, Restorative, and Therapeutic yoga styles tailored to individual needs.
Do you offer corporate yoga programs?
Yes, we provide on-site chair yoga and stress reduction sessions for workplaces in Chicago and nationwide.
Are your instructors certified?
All instructors hold Yoga Alliance certifications with specialties in prenatal, therapeutic, and wellness coaching.
What wellness retreats are available?
We host annual psoriasis-focused retreats in Florida featuring yoga, meditation, and holistic health education.
Can I take private yoga lessons?
Yes, private sessions are available at your home, office, or partner studios in Chicago and Florida.
Do you offer teacher training programs?
Our Yoga Alliance-registered 200-hour training in Chicago includes prenatal specialization and business development modules.
