Chicago & Online

Classes & Events

Yoga, Pilates, and mindful somatic practices to support your nervous system and whole-person wellbeing. Whether you're looking for a consistent practice or want to explore what these modalities feel like, there's a way in.

In-Person · Chicago

Group Classes

Classes at studios across Chicago. Book through each studio or ClassPass.

Astute Counseling & Wellness

2858 N Lincoln Ave · Lakeview

Somatic Mat Pilates Sun 9:30 AM · Mon 9:00 AM · Wed 10:00 AM · Fri 9:30 AM Book →
Myo-Yin: Yin Yoga & Myofascial Release Sun 11:00 AM · Mon 10:15 AM · Fri 12:00 PM Book →
Somatic Yin Yoga Sun 7:30 PM · Thu 12:00 PM Book →
Somatic Strength Fri 11:00 AM Book →

Coconut Yoga Chicago

1408 W Belmont Ave · Lakeview

Yin Bliss Sun 5:30–6:45 PM Book →
Mat Pilates 45 Wed 12:00 PM Book →
Roll & Reset: Gentle Yoga + Myofascial Release Thu 9:00 AM Book →

Centered Studios

7009 N Glenwood Ave · Rogers Park

Mixed-Level Flow and Prenatal Yoga — dates and times vary. View schedule →

Chi-Town Shakti

1343 W Devon Ave · Edgewater / Rogers Park

Hatha & Vinyasa Yoga — dates and times vary. View schedule →

Lake Michigan at dusk, Chicago
Live Online · Small Group

Morning Mat Pilates

A sustainable way to begin your day strong, steady, and clear. Before the day asks anything of you, give yourself forty-five minutes that belong entirely to your body.

Morning Mat Pilates blends classical Pilates principles with modern movement science, yoga therapy insights, and somatic awareness to support strength, mobility, coordination, and ease.

Tuesdays & Thursdays · 6:00–6:45 AM CT · Room opens 5:55 AM · Choose twice or once weekly · Recordings included

Upcoming

Workshops & Events

Tue, Mar 17 · 7 PM · Lakeview

Somatic Yin & Sound Bath

Join Lisa Love and Kathryn Norris for a restorative, full-body experience. Yin yoga with immersive sound healing. Mats & all props provided. Astute Counseling & Wellness.

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Yin yoga — child's pose
By Appointment · Lakeview

Astute Reformer Pilates

Personalized Reformer sessions at Astute Counseling & Wellness, 2858 N Lincoln Ave.

Reformer Solo

50 min · private · by appointment. A personalized one-on-one session tailored to your goals. Ideal for building strength and confidence, working with or around pain, stress or sleep support, and refining technique.

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Reformer Duet

50 min · semi-private · by appointment. A session for two. Each person has their own Reformer and scaled options, with individualized guidance and shared pacing.

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Free · Monthly · Online

Free Community Practices

Monthly Yin Yoga and mindful movement practices via Zoom — gentle, accessible classes rooted in nervous system care. These free offerings are a chance to explore restorative practices and connect with others who share a commitment to well-being. Live classes are open to everyone. Recording access (5 days) available to Substack subscribers. Cameras optional. Participants not recorded.

Yin yoga practice — overhead view
Tue, Mar 3 · 7:30 PM CT · Online

Welcoming the Light — Free Community Yin

Yin Yoga for Nervous System Balance. Slow, accessible, and restorative. Live on Zoom, free and open to everyone.

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About these classes

Monthly community practice

These classes began in 2024 as a response to collective stress and uncertainty. Each month brings a different theme and practice — yin yoga, somatic movement, or gentle mindful movement.

Join live via the Zoom link above. For replay access and upcoming class announcements, subscribe to the free Ceres Movement newsletter on Substack.

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