At the Hobson Institute, we are dedicated to supporting whole-person health, and yoga is a natural extension of the work you’re already doing. By connecting movement with breath, yoga enhances physical vitality while also nurturing emotional balance and mental clarity. It creates space for self-awareness and healing, amplifying the benefits of the therapies and practices you already engage in here.
This class is designed for anyone who wants to incorporate yoga into their daily routine to maintain good health. It focuses on linking postures with breathing techniques to keep the body active and the mind clear and calm. The series is adapted from traditional Ashtanga yoga and is suitable for people of all abilities, regardless of flexibility, strength, or fitness level. Whether you’re new to yoga or have practiced before, the focus is not on perfection, but on moving your body, breathing effectively, and improving self-awareness.
How Yoga Can Support Your Work at the Hobson Institute:
Ariel Forcier, PTA earned her Physical Therapist Assistant degree from Malcolm X College in Chicago in 2022. With a background in outpatient care, she has extensive training by Dr. Jenny Hobson and the Hobson Institute team and is currently pursuing cranial facial certification at the Hobson Institute to further her skills.
Ariel is a dedicated yoga practitioner and teacher with over 12+years of daily practice. Grounded in discipline and self-study, Ariel’s path reflects a long-term commitment to traditional yoga teachings.
Ariel has made multiple trips to Mysore India to study under Guru Sri R. Sharath Jois, the holder of the Ashtanga Yoga lineage. Through this traditional method of study, Ariel received authorization to teach Ashtanga Yoga, carrying forward the responsibility of sharing the practice as it has been passed down through generations.
In addition to lineage based training, Ariel completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training, developing a strong foundation in anatomy, philosophy, and effective teaching methodology. Ariel has also undertaken additional training in yoga philosophy through the Oxford Centre for Hindu Studies, deepening her understanding of classical texts and philosophical foundations of yoga.
Ariel has furthered her yoga education through the Oxygen Advantage breathing training for yoga, integrating functional breathing techniques to support breath efficiency, nervous system regulation, and sustainable practice.
Ariel’s teaching approach honors the traditional roots of Ashtanga Yoga while remaining accessible and student centered. Classes emphasize breath awareness, consistency, and mindful progression, offering practitioners a space to cultivate strength, clarity, and balance both on and off the mat.
Facial cupping is generally safe, but minor side effects such as bruising can occur if the cups are left stationary for too long. To avoid this, practitioners at the Hobson Institute keep the cup moving. Any discoloration usually fades within a few days.
The number of sessions required depends on your specific goals and needs:
Facial Cupping
The Hobson Institute’s facial cupping treatment uses dynamic cupping with special glass facial cups to relieve swelling of facial lymphatics post-surgery, reduce pain in tight jaw and neck muscles by improving oxygenated blood flow to myofascial tissues as well as enhancing collagen production in face and neck. The treatment has the added benefit of reducing puffiness, fine lines and wrinkles, and improving appearance of skin making it tighter and firmer and toning the neck and jawline. This treatment includes a facial cleanse with steam and application of facial moisturizer and sunscreen post session.
1 Hour – $150 *Includes head, neck, jaw soft tissue mobilization techniques.
