Hi, I'm Kristen

mental health therapist & yoga teacher | empowering minds & bodies

832 Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60202
(224) 307-4736

embodied healing

counseling & yoga

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Private Yoga & Workshops

Private and Prenatal Yoga in Evanston, IL

What is Yoga Therapy?

My approach to private yoga is rooted in therapeutic principles—blending the wisdom of yoga with modern psychology to create a personalized practice that meets your unique needs. Through intentional movement, breathwork, and mindfulness, we work together to support healing, embodiment, and greater strength—both inside and out.

Why Private Yoga?

Private yoga offers a tailored experience designed just for you. Whether you're seeking relief from pain, looking to build strength, or desire to reconnect with yourself through pregnancy and the postpartum period, private sessions can do that.

Benefits of private yoga therapy:

Personalized guidance to support your body, goals, and abilities
Improved posture and reduced discomfort through individualized assessment and intentional movement
Increased strength and mobility for ease in all life stages
Stress relief and emotional balance through breath and mindfulness practices
Confidence and body-knowledge, whether you're new to yoga or refining your practice
A safe, non-judgmental space to explore movement and self-care at your own pace
Simple, effective routines you can incorporate into your busy life that don’t feel like an added chore

Each session is an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, feel more at home in your body, and develop a practice that supports you—on and off the mat.

Want to learn more? Reach out and let’s chat!

Prenatal Yoga

In addition to private yoga therapy and workshops, I also teach a weekly prenatal yoga class at Grateful Yoga in Evanston, IL

Cultivating healing and hope through mind, body, and spirit.
Cultivating healing and hope through mind, body, and spirit.
Cultivating healing and hope through mind, body, and spirit.
Cultivating healing and hope through mind, body, and spirit.
Cultivating healing and hope through mind, body, and spirit.
Cultivating healing and hope through mind, body, and spirit.
Cultivating healing and hope through mind, body, and spirit.
Cultivating healing and hope through mind, body, and spirit.

Workshops

Mom's Day Out: Yoga For All Moms

Much like a flamingo regains its vibrant pink after nurturing its young, moms, too, deserve to reclaim their vitality. This restorative yoga class is designed to help you unwind, recharge, and restore your inner glow.

Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025
Time: Doors open at 1:45 PM | Yoga session from 2:00 - 3:00 PM
Location: Envision Pelvic Health & Wellness


About Your Instructor
Kristen Simons is a licensed mental health therapist and yoga teacher specializing in anxiety disorders and the perinatal population. Her therapeutic approach to yoga empowers her students to embrace imperfection, cultivate self-compassion, and tune into the innate wisdom of their bodies.

Your Support Matters
Pay What You Can! All proceeds benefit Postpartum Support International (PSI), a nonprofit dedicated to supporting individuals facing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders through education, resources, and community support.

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Interested in how I can support your employees with wellness workshops?

Contact me today and let’s chat!

Postpartum Support & Embodiment Group

Motherhood is the best, but let’s be honest—it’s tough! Sleepless nights, the invisible mental load, and don’t even get me started on the laundry. It can all feel like too much.

What if you had a safe space to connect with other moms who totally understand? A place to share your experiences, learn practical tools to manage anxiety and overwhelm, and even get your body moving?

This Group is for You if:
- You’re in the early stages of motherhood and just trying to figure it all out. 
- You’re a seasoned mom who needs adult conversation that isn’t about potty training and feeding schedules. 
- You’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself and others.
- You have questions about your postpartum body or want guidance on how you can add movement back into your busy life. 
- You’re ready to prioritize yourself, even if it feels impossible.

What You’ll Get:
We cover topics like:
- Navigating the monumental shift into motherhood and redefining your identity
- Reconnecting with the physical changes of postpartum through core and pelvic floor education and movement strategies
- Managing anxiety, mom guilt, and the mental load by embracing self-care that actually works
- Acknowledging the feat of feeding your baby and learning strategies to care for both of you in the process  
- Finding practical ways to nourish yourself in between diaper changes and tummy time—education about postpartum nutrition from an expert in the field
- Building a support system that has your back and reengaging with the one that’s been there all along

This therapeutic group blends support, discussion, and yoga practices, including gentle movement, breathwork, and mindfulness. Each session will explore a unique theme to help you navigate this transformative time with more ease and confidence.

New cohort september 2025!

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Contact

832 Dempster St., Evanston, IL 60202
(224) 307-4736

embodied healing

counseling & yoga