When you train with Jim expect to sweat a little, breathe a lot, and leave with the mental clarity that defines yoga.

His classes incorporate functional movements, mobility exercises, breathwork, and meditation.

Jim originally took up yoga in 1997 as a way to help heal back pain, but soon after, discovered how the practice affects not only the body but also the mind and spirit. He began teaching in 2002 and co-founded Tejas Yoga in 2009. Jim is also a former college wrestler and holds a black belt in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu.

weekly classes

Monday

10:30am-11:30am all levels

Tuesday

7am-7:45am pranayama

9am-10am strength and mobility

4:30pm-5:15pm pranayama

Wednesday

10:30am all levels

Thursday

7am-7:45am pranayama

9am-10am strength and mobility

4:30pm-5:15pm pranayama

Friday

7am-8am strength and mobility

10:30am-11:30am all levels

All weekly classes are at Tejas Yoga located at 141 W Jackson Boulevard in downtown Chicago.

workshops

Chicago Workshops

See all of Jim's Chicago workshops at Tejas Yoga

Retreats

Yoga Retreat with Jim Bennitt in The South of France
Three Separate Weeks: Sept 28-Oct 5th- 1 Room Left, Oct 5-12, 2025 SOLD OUT & Oct 12-19, 2025 SOLD OUT

contact ashley@jimbennitt.com to get on waiting list

At Domaine Madrona Farmhouse

What is Included

• 7 nights accommodation 

• Light Breakfast daily Coffee, Tea, nuts and fruits before practice (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options are provided upon request)

• Brunch/Lunch daily in buffet (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options are provided upon request)

• Dinner daily 5 nights  (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options are provided upon request)

• 2 nights for Dinner we will travel to local Villages to eat out which will be additional

• Travel recommendations to arrive at Domaine Madrona.

• Olive Oil Tasting

• Use of Yoga Shalas and Equipment

• Vat, City Tax

Meal and Yoga Practice Details

• A light pre-practice snack with coffee and tea followed by an “empty stomach” morning yoga practice.

• A daily delicious breakfast/lunch options followed by a full morning practice.

• Free time to do as you wish! You can do a daily excursion, book a spa treatment or rest by the pool. Whatever you desire daily between classes! Activities available will be shared closer to the travel dates.

• A late afternoon yoga practice to prepare you for a relaxing evening and restful sleep.

• Delicious Dinner! (Two Dinners not included to be eaten at local villages)

• Alcohol and Soft Drinks are available but will be extra and added to your room bill or paid with cash throughout the week.

  • Vegetarian, vegan, gluten- free available when requested. We will collect dietary restriction before you depart for the trip.

Pricing/Room Options

• The farmhouse is a private property that will be reserved for us alone. No other guests besides our group will be present.

Farmhouse Room - 1 King or 2 Twin Private Bath

• 1 person alone -  $3525

• 2 people -  $2775 each

  
  

Farmhouse Room with Terrace- 1 King or 2 Twin Private Bath

• 1 person alone-  $3625

• 2 poeple-  $2875 each

Farmhouse Apartment - 2 Rooms each with King Bed with 1 Shared Bath, Kitchen and Terrace.

• 1 person alone-  $5600

• 2 people- $3200 each

• 3 people- $2850 each

• 4 people- $2500 each

  
  

Farmhouse Loft - 6 Twins (Cannot be joined) perfect for roommates or family sharing the top floor of the Farmhouse

• 1 person alone -  $3600

• 2 people -  $2850 each

• 3 people - $2600 each

• 4 people - $2100 each

• 5 people - $1900 each

• 6 people - $1600 each

  
  

Add Ons

There are a variety of excursions and spa treatment that you can arrange with concierge when arriving in France. Prices vary depending on the excursions and size of the group and will be organized by the center upon arrival. Next to the Farmhouse is an Olive Farm, so Olive Oil tasting will be included in the trip for the entire group!

EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE- Ashley will Share Activity OPtions closer to the Departure for the Trip

Travel to Castelnou

You will all travel your own way to the Farmhouse. There are a variety of options and some folks will choose to Travel near France before and after the retreat. You can take a scenic drive, flight or train from either Paris (8 hr drive) or Barcelona (2 hour drive) to Perpignan. From Perpignan you can take a personal Taxi for about 25 -30 min to Domaine Madrona.

Please contact ashley@jimbennitt.com for more information and to hold your spot! If you are interested in a roommate, we try our best to pair you up. Payment details are:

• $500 non-refundable deposit is due in order to hold your spot

• 50% of the remaining balance is due by Nov 1st, 2024

• Full remaining balance is due by March 1st, 2025

If you would like to make monthly payments, Ashley can help set up a monthly payment plan for you at the time you complete your deposit.

Yoga Retreat with Jim Bennitt in Isla Mujeres, Q Roo Mexico
March 8-15, 2026

contact ashley@jimbennitt.com

At Coco B Isla

Stay tuned for more information coming soon!

What is Included

• 7 nights accommodation 

• Light Breakfast daily Coffee, Tea, nuts and fruits before practice (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options are provided upon request)

• Brunch/Lunch daily in buffet (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options are provided upon request)

• Dinner daily 5 nights  (vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options are provided upon request)

• Travel arrangement advice for arrival at Coco B

• Use of Yoga Shalas and Equipment

Meal and Yoga Practice Details

• A light pre-practice snack with coffee and tea followed by an “empty stomach” morning yoga practice.

• A daily delicious breakfast/lunch options followed by a full morning practice.

• Free time to do as you wish! You can do a daily excursion, book a spa treatment or rest by the pool. Whatever you desire daily between classes! Activities available will be shared closer to the travel dates.

• A late afternoon yoga practice to prepare you for a relaxing evening and restful sleep.

• Delicious Dinner!

• Alcohol and Soft Drinks are available but will be extra and added to your room bill or paid with cash throughout the week. We recommend buying duty free hard alcohol at the airport prior to arrival or you may pay a concierge to purchase for you if you have interest in cocktails throughout the week.

  • Vegetarian, vegan, gluten- free available when requested. We will collect dietary restriction before you depart for the trip.

See Room Options

• The Casa is a private property that will be reserved for us alone. No other guests besides our group will be present. All rooms have a private bath.
  

Room 1 Partial Ocean- 1 King No Balcony

• SOLD OUT

Room 2 Garden Pool View- 1 King No Balcony

• SOLD OUT

Room 3 Ocean View & Balcony- 1 King

• SOLD OUT

Room 4 Partial Ocean (juliette balcony)- 1 King

• SOLD OUT

Room 5 Partial Ocean & Balcony - 4 Bunks

• 1 person alone -  $4950

• 2 people -  $3500 each

• 3 people - $2850 each

• 4 people - $2500 each

Room 6 Ocean View & Balcony- 1 King

• SOLD OUT

Room 8 Lagoon Garden View Small Balcony- 1 King and 1 Queen perfect for 2 friends

• SOLD OUT

Room 9 Partial Ocean- 1 King No Balcony

• 1 person alone -  $4900

• 2 people -  $3200 each

Room 10 Lagoon View & Private Balcony - 1 King

• 1 person alone -  $4050

• 2 people -  $3550 each

Room 11- Garden View King Bed with balcony

• 1 person alone -  $4800

• 2 people -  $3400 each

Room 12 - Partial View Ocean King Bed

• 1 person alone -  $4900

• 2 people -  $3600 each

Room 13 - Queen Bed small Ocean View Window

• 1 person alone -  $4700

• 2 people -  $3200 each

Room 14- Garden View King Bed

• 1 person alone -  $4800

• 2 people -  $3400 each

Add Ons

There are a variety of excursions and spa treatment that you can arrange with concierge via an online link that will be sent prior to the start of the retreat. Activities are additional and prices vary depending on the excursions and size of the group and will be organized by the center upon arrival. The activities available are:

• Temazcal Ceremony

• Sunset Cruise

• Cacao Ceremony

• Bike Rental

• Sound Healing

• Cooking Class

EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE- Ashley will Share Activity OPtions closer to the Departure for the Trip

Travel to Isla Mujeres

You will fly into Cancun International Airport.

Ashley will collect your arrival times and try to group you together to help save with ride shares. Cost will be collected about a month prior to departure. All transport round trip is estimated at $125 per person.

Cost includes van from the airport to the ferry terminal. Ferry tickets on the public ferry and taxi from the ferry terminal to the house. This is a round trip and the minimum per group will be 5 passengers. Guests with different flights will have to wait for others to complete a group. We will take care of all the logistics as tracking the flights, connecting with guests when they land, make sure they find the sign with the retreat name for the ground transportation, and all the details till they arrive to Casa Coco. Price per person $125 usd (round trip) minimum 5 passengers per group. Fees will apply for cancellations and changes less than 24 hours before the scheduled time.

*Private transportation is also available and can be quoted if you prefer private travel. Please plan to arrive at the airport no later than 2pm on the start date of the retreat. 

Please contact ashley@jimbennitt.com for more information and to hold your spot! If you are interested in a roommate, we try our best to pair you up. Payment details are:

• $500 non-refundable deposit is due in order to hold your spot

• 50% of the remaining balance is due by July 1st, 2025

• Full remaining balance is due by Nov 1st, 2026

If you would like to make monthly payments, Ashley can help set up a monthly payment plan for you at the time you complete your deposit.

Yoga Retreat with Jim Bennitt in Olhao, Portugal
Two Separate Weeks: Sept 22-28, 2026 & Sept 29-Oct 6, 2026

contact ashley@jimbennitt.com

At Casa Fuzetta

See Room Options

• The Casa is a private property that will be reserved for us alone. No other guests besides our group will be present. All rooms have a private bath.

Tower Suite

• 1 person alone -  $5800

• 2 people -  $3200 each

Crystal Suite

• 1 person alone-  $5400

• 2 people-  $3050 each

Gallery Suite

• 1 person alone-  $5400

• 2 people-  $3050 each

Music Suite

• 1 person alone -  $3950

• 2 people -  $2700 each

Dancer Suite

• 1 person alone -  $3950

• 2 people -  $2700 each

Post Colonial Suite

• 1 person alone -  $4050

• 2 people -  $2800 each

Spiral Suite

• 1 person alone -  $4100

• 2 people -  $2900 each

Courtyard Suite

• 1 person alone -  $4100

• 2 people -  $2900 each

Clock Room

• 1 person alone -  $4050

• 2 people -  $2800 each

Buddha Room

• 1 person alone -  $3950

• 2 people -  $2700 each

Vaulted Room

• 1 person alone -  $4050

• 2 people -  $2800 each

Old Kitchen

• 1 person alone -  $3900

• 2 people -  $2650 each

Add Ons

There are a variety of excursions and spa treatment that you can arrange with concierge when arriving in Portugal as well as some that we will set up before. Activities are additional and prices vary depending on the excursions and size of the group and will be organized by the center upon arrival. The activities that we plan to organize are:

• Visit to the nearby Market 

• Olhao Salt Pans

• Winery

• Olive Oil Tasting

• Traditional Portuguese Ceramic Tile Painting

• The Large Boat that visits an island + lunch

EXPERIENCES AVAILABLE- Ashley will Share Activity OPtions closer to the Departure for the Trip

Travel to Olhao

The journey from Faro airport should be no more than 20 mins.

Once students are booked we will help arrange private cars and give options to ride share for economic value. We will set up your transfers for you.

If you are traveling from LISBON

Transport options are: coach, train, plane or private transfer [all will need a minimum of 3-3.5hrs. NOTE: trains and planes will be to Faro, from where a taxi on to Olhao will be needed for last leg of the journey (approx20min)]

The same as from Faro, you are booked we will help arrange private cars and give options to ride share for economic value. We will set up your transfers for you. If you would like a private car straight from Lisbon that is an option as well.

Please contact ashley@jimbennitt.com for more information and to hold your spot! If you are interested in a roommate, we try our best to pair you up. Payment details are:

• $500 non-refundable deposit is due in order to hold your spot

• 50% of the remaining balance is due by Nov 1st, 2025

• Full remaining balance is due by March 1st, 2026

If you would like to make monthly payments, Ashley can help set up a monthly payment plan for you at the time you complete your deposit.

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