Tom Barry
500 CYT, CVMT
Education and Teaching Certifications
Tom completed 200-hour and 500-hour teacher training programs with Prairie Yoga in Lisle, IL. Continuing education includes certification in Para Yoga's Tantra Shakti and Prana Shakti master training programs. Recently completed the Vishoka Mediation teacher training program with the Himalayan Institute. Tom is a co-creator and teacher of the Heart of Yoga enrichment studies program and is an assistant in the 250-hour Teacher Training program.
Style of Yoga & What Can Students Expect from your Class
Tom currently teaches hatha yoga and yin yoga classes at Prana. Tom’s classes focus on strengthening the mind-body connection through breath-aligned movement, developing core alignment and stability while finding ease and inner awareness of the space of the body. Classes include breath practices, relaxation, and meditation.
What Inspires You to Practice and Teach Yoga?
The health benefits and joy Tom has received from practicing yoga and a yogic lifestyle inspire him to continue to be a student of yoga and have led him to want to share this with others.
What Do You Like To Do Outside of Yoga?
Tom enjoys walking, hiking, biking, and being outdoors in nature. He also loves spending time with his growing family and working on projects at home.
