Our Story
STUDIO HISTORY
Namaskar Yoga has been part of Chicago since 2002, making us one of the city’s very first yoga studios. It all started small — a cozy yoga clothing boutique with room in the back for a few mats, where classes would pop up now and again. Eventually the boutique gave way entirely to the studio, and Namaskar as we know it was born, thanks to the vision and care of our founder, Chris Delizer.
Alexandra took over in December of 2008, and has spent the years since caring for the same warm, community-first spirit Chris built the studio on. We’re still in our original space at 3946 N. Southport, and after more than two decades, Namaskar remains a steady, welcoming presence in Lakeview.
We like to think of ourselves as a studio with a small ego and a big heart. We pay attention to our students, and we grow as their needs and interests do. Our plan has always been the same: stay humble, stay personal, and most importantly — stay.
Namaskar is, and always will be, a place of refuge, support, and inspiration for everyone who walks through our doors — students and teachers alike. We’d love to welcome you in.
OWNER BIO Alexandra Murman
People often ask if I teach any of the classes at Namaskar. While I did complete my yoga teacher training, it was always for my own personal growth — I never set out to become a teacher. But when the chance to take over ownership of Namaskar came along, I knew instantly it was meant to be. After decades of searching for meaning in both life and work, the opportunity to own and operate Namaskar felt like a gift — and continues to feel that way every day.
When I’m not taking care of the studio, I enjoy spending time with friends and family, moving through life at a slower pace, eating healthy, going to the gym, and doing my best to invite more freedom, peace, and love into each day.
I warmly and sincerely invite you to come get to know us—and let us get to know you. 
Come experience what yoga might mean for you: a grounding workout, a moment of peace and quiet, deeper self-awareness, or even a spark of spiritual insight. The beauty of yoga is that it meets us exactly where we are—and as we grow, it grows with us.
Hope to see you in the studio soon—and please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime.
STUDIO HISTORY
Namaskar Yoga has been part of Chicago since 2002, making us one of the city’s first yoga studios. It started small — as a cozy yoga clothing boutique created by Christine Delizer as the final project of her Yoga Teacher Training program. The back of the boutique had room for just a few mats. Over the next few years, the boutique gradually gave way entirely to classes, and Namaskar as we know it was born. We are forever grateful for the vision and seed that Christine planted more than two decades ago.
Alexandra Murman took over the studio in December 2008 and has spent the years since building a strong teaching team, developing a schedule with a range of class styles, and cultivating a space where people can explore yoga, make friends, and feel welcome just as they are. We’re still in our original space at 3946 N. Southport, and after more than two decades, Namaskar remains a steady, welcoming presence in Lakeview.
We like to think of ourselves as a studio with a small ego and a big heart. We pay attention to our students, and we grow as their needs and interests do. Our plan has always been the same: stay humble, stay personal, and most importantly — stay.
Namaskar is, and always will be, a place of refuge, support, and inspiration for everyone who walks through our doors — students and teachers alike.
We’d love to welcome you in.
STUDIO HISTORY
Namaskar Yoga has been part of Chicago since 2002, making us one of the city’s first yoga studios. It started small — as a cozy yoga clothing boutique created by Christine Delizer as the final project of her Yoga Teacher Training program. The back of the boutique had room for just a few mats. Over the next few years, the boutique gradually gave way entirely to classes, and Namaskar as we know it was born. We are forever grateful for the vision and seed that Christine planted more than two decades ago.
Alexandra Murman took over the studio in December 2008 and has spent the years since building a strong teaching team, developing a schedule with a range of class styles, and cultivating a space where people can explore yoga, make friends, and feel welcome just as they are. We’re still in our original space at 3946 N. Southport, and after more than two decades, Namaskar remains a steady, welcoming presence in Lakeview.
We like to think of ourselves as a studio with a small ego and a big heart. We pay attention to our students, and we grow as their needs and interests do. Our plan has always been the same: stay humble, stay personal, and most importantly — stay.
Namaskar is, and always will be, a place of refuge, support, and inspiration for everyone who walks through our doors — students and teachers alike.
We’d love to welcome you in.
OWNER BIO Alexandra Murman
People often ask if I teach any of the classes at Namaskar. While I did complete my yoga teacher training, I only did it for personal growth and never set out to be a teacher. But when the opportunity to take ownership of Namaskar came along, I knew instantly that this was something I wanted to do — and could do well.
After decades of different jobs and countless life experiences, taking over Namaskar felt like a perfect match — one that finally allowed my life and work to feel seamless. To this day, I feel immense appreciation for the opportunity to create a supportive space where community can flourish, while also making a living doing something that feels deeply meaningful to me.
When I’m not at the studio, you’ll usually find me spending time with friends and family, moving through life at a slower pace, eating well, going to the gym, and doing my best to invite more freedom, peace, and love into each day.
I warmly and sincerely invite you to come get to know us and let us get to know you. Come experience what yoga might mean for you: a grounding workout, a quiet moment of peace, deeper self-awareness, or even a spark of spiritual insight. That’s the beauty of yoga — it meets you exactly where you are, and grows with you as you do.
I hope to see you in the studio soon — and please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime.
OWNER BIO Alexandra Murman
People often ask if I teach any of the classes at Namaskar. While I did complete my yoga teacher
training, I only did it for personal growth and never set out to be a teacher. But when the opportunity to take ownership of Namaskar came along, I knew instantly that this was something I wanted to do — and could do well.
After decades of different jobs and countless life experiences, taking over Namaskar felt like a perfect match — one that finally allowed my life and work to feel seamless. To this day, I feel immense appreciation for the opportunity to create a supportive space where community can flourish, while also making a living doing something that feels deeply meaningful to me.
When I’m not at the studio, you’ll usually find me spending time with friends and family, moving through life at a slower pace, eating well, going to the gym, and doing my best to invite more freedom, peace, and love into each day.
I warmly and sincerely invite you to come get to know us and let us get to know you. Come experience what yoga might mean for you: a grounding workout, a quiet moment of peace, deeper self-awareness, or even a spark of spiritual insight. That’s the beauty of yoga — it meets you exactly where you are, and grows with you as you do.
I hope to see you in the studio soon — and please don’t hesitate to reach out anytime.