Why yoga?
Grappling Hurts. Yoga Helps.
Whether you are a complete novice or a seasoned veteran, an intelligent application of postures, breathing, and meditation can help you live more fully on and off the mat.
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Jim's Story
A college wrestler who initially came to yoga for low back pain, Jim is now a leading yoga teacher in Chicago and an avid BJJ practitioner.
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In 2012, at the age of 40, Jim felt something in his life was lacking. After a twenty year hiatus, he began to miss the art of grappling and the camaraderie that comes along with it. A friend directed him to one of the most respected Brazilian Jiu Jitsu dojos in the midwest, Brazil021, founded by BJJ legends Professor Andre Terencio and Hannette Stack. Since then, he has decided to divide his time equally between jiu jitsu and yoga. Learn more >>