Philomene Dorion-Laurendeau
Philomene Dorion-Laurendeau leads a focused set of morning yoga classes in Chicago. Philomene's week is built around vinyasa, ashtanga and strong practice, with slower yin and breathwork sessions alongside.
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Philomene leads 6 classes in the next two weeks at Route 6 Yoga. Coming up:
Wednesday 11 November
Friday 13 November
The practice
Compared with the rest of Chicago, Philomene leans toward Ashtanga 71×, Vinyasa 7.9× and Water 5.9×.
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Philomene Dorion-Laurendeau leads a focused set of morning yoga classes in Chicago. Philomene's week is built around vinyasa, ashtanga and strong practice, with slower yin and breathwork sessions alongside. Most of Philomene's teaching happens in the morning, which gives the classes a clear rhythm for anyone who likes to practice before the day begins.
It suits you if
- you prefer morning practice
- you like structured vinyasa flow
- you want a mix of strong and slow
At a glance
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What Philomene teaches
Philomene's classes are mostly strong, vinyasa and ashtanga sessions, which means a steady, flowing practice with a clear sequence. Strong and ashtanga classes make up most of what Philomene teaches, and the vinyasa flow runs through many of them.
Alongside that core, a smaller share of Philomene's classes are restorative, yin and breathwork sessions. These are slower and focus on flexibility, calm and breath, offering a counterpoint to the more active classes.
When and how long Philomene teaches
Nearly all of Philomene's classes start in the morning, between 9:30am and 11:30am. Philomene's busiest start times are 11:30am, 10:45am and 9:30am, and Philomene's busiest days are Wednesday and Friday.
The typical class runs about an hour. Philomene's Yin & Breath class is shorter, at about 45 minutes, and Philomene's ashtanga vinyasa class is a full hour at Route 6 Yoga.
Philomene Dorion-Laurendeau: questions and answers
When does Philomene usually teach?
Philomene teaches mostly in the morning, with classes starting between 9:30am and 11:30am. Philomene's classes are at Route 6 Yoga, where Philomene leads ashtanga vinyasa and strong vinyasa sessions of about an hour, plus slower yin and breathwork classes.
Are Philomene's classes suitable for beginners?
Yes. Philomene's classes are built around a steady vinyasa flow, and Philomene's ashtanga and strong classes are a good match for those who already have some experience. Philomene's yin and breathwork classes are gentler and can be a place to start.
Where does Philomene teach in Chicago?
Philomene leads most of Philomene's classes at Route 6 Yoga, which is where Philomene's Ashtanga vinyasa and Yin & Breath classes are held. Philomene's teaching in Chicago is centered on that studio.
What language and how long are the classes?
Philomene's classes are largely taught in English, and the typical class runs about an hour. Philomene's yin and breathwork sessions tend to be shorter, closer to 45 minutes.
What kinds of classes does Philomene lead?
Most of Philomene's classes are strong, vinyasa and ashtanga styles, with a smaller share of restorative, yin, breathwork and calm sessions focused on flexibility. The mix gives a range from active flow to slow, grounding practice.
What does Philomene teach?
Ashtanga, vinyasa and yin.
How do I book a class with Philomene?
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