Hi, I’m Jess - a yoga teacher and postpartum doula + chef. At the heart of my work is the understanding that the body is a living and responsive system, shaped over time through nourishment, rhythm, movement, environment, and relationship.
I am the founder of Analog Movement, a multidisciplinary platform reimagining our experience of being in a human body. Through explorative movement, I weave the imaginative with the pragmatic to shape sensorial experiences that feel inclusive, accessible, and profoundly human. My classes are informed by the theory of Katonah Yoga® (Nevine Michaan and Abbie Galvin); the biomorphic expressions and Core Awareness philosophy of Liz Koch; mobility and functional movement practices influenced by Matt Phippen and Tom Myers; a contemplative approach to meditation and inner inquiry inspired by Ally Bogard; the liberatory teachings of bell hooks; the intelligence of great nature; and the depth of my own lived experience.
The center of my maternal work is focused on nourishment. I believe that food can be deeply delicious, comforting, and pleasurable while also serving as a powerful tool for restoration and healing. Through thoughtfully prepared meals, seasonal ingredients, and time-honored postpartum practices, I support women to rebuild, replenish, and recover during one of life's most transformative and tender seasons. Sourcing ingredients with integrity is a non-negotiable. I believe nourishment extends far beyond sustenance. It is ritual, medicine, artistry, and care. I feel deeply honored to be of service to women through this extraordinary time of life.
I currently live in Chicago with my husband and our Corgi pup, Potato.
What is Katonah Yoga®?
Katonah Yoga is a syncretic Hatha yoga practice developed by Nevine Michaan over 45 years. She and her teachers incorporate classical Hatha yoga with taoist theory, geometry, magic, mythology, and imagination in a practical framework designed to potentiate personal and communal well-being. Framing the practice, maps of time and personal space are defined and redefined. Theme using asana as origami, manipulating form for function, and developing a sense of personal measure are incorporated in Katonah Yoga practices.
Katonah Yoga is organized around three principles of esoteric dialogue: all polarities and mediated by trinity; the universe has pattern, pattern belies intelligence; by virtue of repetition there is potential for insight.
The practice invites us to become more aware of our habitual patterns so we can explore new perspectives, expand our potential, and begin to notice how that awareness shapes our everyday experiences. Katonah Yoga offers tools and techniques for living a good life - and, ultimately, for finding joy.