Hi,I'm Jess — a yoga teacher, postpartum care practitioner, and chef. The thread connecting all of my work is a deep reverence for the body as a living, ever-changing, responsive system: one that is constantly being shaped by nourishment, rhythm, movement, environment, and relationship.
I founded Analog Movement, a multidisciplinary platform devoted to reimagining what it feels like to inhabit a human body. Through explorative movement, I weave the imaginative with the pragmatic to create sensorial experiences that are inclusive, accessible, and profoundly human. My teaching draws from a rich constellation of influences: the theory of Katonah Yoga® (Nevine Michaan and Abbie Galvin); the biomorphic philosophy and Core Awareness work of Liz Koch; mobility and functional movement practices shaped by Matt Phippen and Tom Myers; a contemplative approach to meditation and inner inquiry inspired by Ally Bogard; and the liberatory teachings of bell hooks. Woven through it all is the intelligence of great nature, and the depth of my own lived experience.
My maternal work is rooted in nourishment. I believe food can be deeply delicious, comforting, pleasurable, and a powerful vehicle for restoration and healing. Through thoughtfully prepared meals, seasonal ingredients, and time-honored postpartum traditions, I support women in rebuilding, replenishing, and recovering during one of life's most transformative and tender seasons. Sourcing with integrity is non-negotiable. Nourishment, to me, extends far beyond sustenance; it is ritual, medicine, artistry, and care. It is a profound honor to hold women through this extraordinary passage.
I am currently based 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.