Who are we White Iris Yoga is Evanston's first commercial yoga studio. Occupying a thousand square feet, it boasts a beautiful oak floor, is bathed in natural light from large skylights and has a cathedral-like twenty foot ceiling. Director Paula Kout opened White Iris Yoga in her Evanston home in 1991. She moved to the Ridge Avenue location in 1995, holding true to her vision of providing students with top quality yoga instruction in an aesthetically pleasing space. Our style of teaching hatha yoga emphasizes a deep internal focus, utilizing the breath and energy flow rather than holding rigid postures.
Nothing is forced or strained.
In this way, the spine regains its natural suppleness and flexibility as the body returns to grace. We teach in an ensemble style. A thread of common philosophy weaves all the classes together with each teacher contributing her unique interpretation. We encourage you to experience the continuity and variety we offer by taking classes with all of us. Paula Kout Enjoying the movement in her body and a fascination with how the human body works that she first experienced during her 10 year study of dance brought Paula to yoga.