Welcome
Mindful movement. Somatic depth. A return to your body’s wisdom.
Kathryn Norris offers integrative, one-on-one care through therapeutic yoga, Pilates, and somatic practice—helping you move, feel, and live better.
Work 1:1 Personalized Care
Private sessions are the heart of Ceres Movement. Each session is client-centered and responsive—guided by what you bring on that day and what you most need over time.
Kathryn draws from therapeutic yoga, Pilates, certified somatic practice, seasonal wisdom, and breath-centered tools to create practices that are practical, accessible, and sustainable.
At times, that may mean practices of softness and rest—nervous system regulation, somatic awareness, or restorative support. At other times, it may mean building strength and resilience, or cultivating mobility and functional movement to support daily life. Needs shift with each individual and each season of life. Private sessions offer a space to honor that rhythm and create a path that meets you where you are.
You don’t have to push to feel progress.
At Ceres Movement, Kathryn offers integrative care for your body and nervous system—drawing from yoga, Pilates, somatic practice, Chinese Medicine, and breath-centered approaches that support you from the inside out.
Healing begins with listening. Movement becomes presence.
Whether you’re craving softness, strength, or rest, we’ll meet you there.
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Special Events
Somatic Yoga & Sound Baths with Lisa Love + Kathryn Norris
Astute Counseling & Wellness, Lakeview Chicago:
Tuesdays, Nov 18 and Dec 16 at 7:00 PM - Somatic Rest: Sound Bath & Restorative Yoga
Sunday, Dec 7 at 7:30 PM - Somatic Yin Sound Bath
Back by popular demand! Join us for two special evening collaborations that blend immersive sound healing with down-regulating, prop-supported yoga designed to calm the nervous system and reset your body and mind.
Somatic Yin & Sound Bath (Dec 7)
A gentle, introspective Yin practice guided by Kathryn, paired with Lisa’s therapeutic soundscapes to support deep release and embodied rest.Somatic Rest: Sound Bath & Restorative Yoga (Nov 18 & Dec 16)
A restorative evening of prop-supported postures and healing sound vibration to soothe stress, ease tension, and invite inner quiet.
Both experiences are ideal for anyone seeking stress relief, nervous system care, and a chance to feel fully supported in body and spirit.
Class Spotlight
Early Morning Mat Pilates Series
A sustainable way to begin your day strong, steady, and clear.
Before the emails, the to-do lists, and the morning rush, give yourself forty-five minutes to reconnect with your body and set the tone for your day.
The Early Morning Mat Pilates Series combines classical Pilates principles with modern movement science, somatic awareness, and yoga-therapy insights to help you build strength, stability, and focus from the inside out.
Mat Pilates is efficient, effective, and genuinely enjoyable—helping you move with purpose, build confidence, and feel better in both body and mind. You’ll strengthen, mobilize, and breathe your way into the day with greater steadiness and ease.
What to Expect
We meet Tuesdays, 6:00–6:45 AM CT, Nov 11 – Dec 30, live on Zoom.
The room opens at 5:55 AM so you can arrive and settle in before class begins.
You’ll join a small, supportive group where there’s room for demonstration, observation, and feedback. I offer individual guidance and responsive coaching so you can modify or challenge yourself appropriately each week. The focus is on consistency—progressing safely, building confidence, and creating a sustainable movement routine that fits real life.
Can’t make class live? You’ll receive 6-day access to the class recording so you can revisit or repeat it anytime during the week.
Why This Practice Matters
Moving your body helps you feel better—it’s that simple.
This series helps you stay connected to that truth during a busy, bright, and often stressful time of year.
Each session supports your physical strength, mental health, and emotional steadiness, so you can carry that sense of calm and capability into the rest of your day—and the season ahead.
Details & Registration
Tuesdays • 6:00–6:45 AM CT • Nov 11 – Dec 30
Live on Zoom + 6-day recording access
Small-group format with personal guidance & accountability
$160 for 8 weeks • Registration open through Nov 17
Take care of yourself, so you can move through the season grounded, resilient, and at ease.
Group classes and workshops are a wonderful way to experience Kathryn’s approach in community. For deeper support, private sessions provide a personalized path.
Class Spotlight
Looking for yoga or Pilates in Chicago that goes beyond the ordinary? Self-myofascial release (SMFR) classes creatively combine stretching and self-massage, nervous system care, and personalized guidance to help you feel better in your body. Using simple tools and supportive techniques, SMFR works with the fascia—the connective tissue that supports your entire system—to:
Release built-up tension and stiffness
Improve flexibility and mobility
Calm the nervous system and reduce stress
Support recovery and overall wellbeing
These classes are ideal if you’re navigating tight hips, shoulder tension, back pain, or stress and anxiety. They’re also a great choice if you want to feel more grounded, embodied, and at ease.
Weekly SMFR Offerings in Chicago
Magic 30: Magic Circle Mat Pilates + SMFR
Quick, energizing, and fascia-focused — a full-body Magic Circle Pilates class finishing with integrated myofascial release.
35 minutes • Mon/Wed/Fri mornings at Astute Counseling & Wellness (Lakeview, Chicago)
Myo-Yin: Yin Yoga + SMFR
Yin yoga postures paired with fascia release techniques to improve mobility, expand range of motion, and down-regulate the nervous system.
60 minutes • Fridays 12 pm & Sundays 11 am at Astute Counseling & Wellness (Lakeview, Chicago)
Roll & Reset: Gentle Yoga + SMFR
A welcoming, therapeutic class blending gentle yoga with self-myofascial release to ease tension, improve circulation, and support stress relief.
60 minutes • Thursdays 9 am at Coconut Yoga Chicago (Lakeview)
In every class, I teach to the people in the room — not just a set sequence. Whether you come for recovery, stress relief, or simply to feel lighter and freer, you’ll leave with more space in your body and calm in your mind.
Group classes and workshops are a wonderful way to experience Kathryn’s approach in community. For deeper support, private sessions provide a personalized path.
Nature-Inspired. Nervous System-Aware. Where Science Meets Subtlety.
Founded on the shores of Lake Michigan, Ceres Movement is named for the Roman goddess of harvest and nourishment—an emblem of seasonal rhythm, inner wisdom, and whole-person care.
When movement is guided with intelligence and presence, it becomes more than exercise—it becomes care for the body, mind, and spirit. My work is to make that care practical and sustainable through yoga, Pilates, and somatic practices, integrated with mindfulness and seasonal wisdom to support your rhythm and resilience.
Ceres Movement/Kathryn Norris provides educational and wellness practices, not medical advice. Participation requires acceptance of our Waiver & Participation Agreement.
kathryn@ceresmovement.com
Chicago, Illinois, USA