Trauma-informed Movement that makes you feel ALIVE!

Trauma-informed Movement that makes you feel ALIVE! Finding ways to move that keep you healthy, strong and mobile are foundational in living a life you love. When there's trauma a lot of traditional exercise and yoga classes can overwhelm your nervous system making you feel more anxious or shut down.

Whether you're interested in Yoga, Functional and/or Intuitive movement, I can provide a space and structure for you to learn, explore and heal.

You will hire me for movement coaching if:

  • You are healing from an injury or surgery

  • You tried yoga and it overwhelmed you

  • You are feeling stiff, aging rapidly, acquiring more and more pain.

  • You want to prevent or slow down spine degeneration, shrinking and poor posture.

  • You want to refine your yoga practice or learn healthy alignment.

  • You want to try something new.

  • You want to feel agile, light and young again.

  • You are a yoga teacher who wants to advance your skills.

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Reviews

Practicing with you was more important than ever for me this past year. Thank you for holding the space and gifting me your guidance. Looking forward to another year practicing healthy movement together. ~ Casey

I always look forward to practicing yoga with you. It makes such a positive difference in my life. You are a wonderful teacher. Thank you,🥰 Sheila

“For many reasons, I had decided it was time to bring yoga into my life. I wasn’t sure how to start, and then I was put into contact with Dorie and all was well. Dorie has helped me in so many ways....she has not only shown me the physical movements of yoga, but she has shared with me the ways to treat myself and focus myself while doing it. None of this would have happened if I was one of 12 in a class, so while it was an investment financially, it has been the best investment in myself that I could have made. I am so grateful for having met Dorie and for having benefited from her amazing one-on-one teaching.”

— Cheri, Chicago-based yoga student

I carry your wisdom and guidance with me every time I am on the mat, really and truly. Even though it’s been years since we’ve spoken every time I straighten my legs after coming down from plank I think of you ;). But it’s more than that too. ❤️

— Lena, Chicago based yoga student

Freedom from pain

"I feel really, really good. In fact, I haven’t touched my foam roller at all (upper back) and when I sleep my hips and legs do not ache like they did last summer. I am more mindful of my posture and I just feel all around stronger. I feel more grounded physically in my power and even mentally. My heart feels more full. This reminds me of something similar to what you said in class and it’s true!

— Lisa Bracker, Chicago-based yoga student

“I met Dorie when she taught my yoga class. I was immediately impressed with Dorie's warm, clear, accepting teaching style. She created a real sense of community even in a large class in a huge space and was always available and encouraging if I (or anyone) had questions or needed assistance. When I was struggling with chronic hip pain, I began working with Dorie individually. With Dorie, I learned how my lifelong scoliosis directly affected my hip movement and we began working on my alignment. Always encouraging and brimming with new ideas, Dorie helped me gain new body awareness that shifted essential aspects of my walk and my posture.

Eventually, I needed a hip replacement due to years of wear and tear, however, the work with Dorie on my alignment resulted in a phenomenal recovery. I've been treated for scoliosis by various physical therapists for years. More than any other experience, Dorie's work built my confidence, awareness, and connection to my body and helped me internalize and shift my alignment 'from the inside,' creating a significant, lasting impact on my posture, alignment, and mobility. I am so grateful to Dorie for her support  - and - I feel empowered and able to keep the changes going on my own!”

— CS, Chicago-based yoga student

Reduce Stress and Improve Mental Clarity

“Yoga in the workplace reduces stress and improves mental clarity. Like a throw rug, when we are constantly being used to insulate peoples’ next steps, we accumulate dirt and unwanted particles.

Yoga is like we
have taken our rugs out to be shaken in the fresh air, so they can work more effectively after they have been put back in to position.

I have noticed positive changes in my body, since doing Yoga regularly at work.

Being that my job is physically and mentally demanding, Dorie’s Yoga instruction has helped me conduct a more healthy work-day.”

— Gina P, Chicago corporate yoga student