Roots & Pathways
Movement & Somatic Practitioner
Kathryn Norris is a Chicago-based movement and somatic practitioner integrating yoga, Pilates, somatic exploration, and Eastern energetic practices into a personalized, nervous system–informed approach to well-being.
She uses therapeutic yoga, Pilates, and somatic practices to support people who want to simply feel and move better, as well as those navigating chronic stress, anxiety, sleep challenges, or pain—particularly back and shoulder-related pain. Her sessions emphasize resilience, rest, and embodied awareness, grounded in functional movement, fascia science, and somatic principles.
Kathryn is currently completing her yoga therapy training through an IAYT-accredited program. The International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT) sets rigorous professional standards, requiring more than 800 hours of specialized study in anatomy, physiology, mental health, chronic pain, and the application of yoga in therapeutic settings.
Yoga therapy differs from a general yoga class by focusing on the whole person—body, mind, and nervous system—and tailoring practices to specific health challenges or life circumstances. It integrates movement, breath, mindfulness, and lifestyle tools to support regulation, resilience, and healing.
This advanced training informs Kathryn’s current private sessions, group classes, and somatic offerings, bringing additional depth in areas such as nervous system care and therapeutic application. For those interested in a more formal yoga therapy approach, she also offers reduced-rate practicum sessions as part of her supervised training. Once fully certified, Kathryn will continue to expand these offerings through Ceres Movement.
About Kathryn
Kathryn Specializes In
Therapeutic yoga and somatic practices for stress relief, nervous system regulation, and resilience.
Pilates and functional movement to support mobility, confidence, and sustainable strength.
Mindfulness and breath-centered practices to improve sleep, focus, and emotional balance.
Myofasical Release and Yin yoga to ease tension, improve circulation, and enhance awareness.
Trauma-informed, compassionate care for clients navigating stress, anxiety, pain, or recovery.
Seasonal and energetic wisdom traditions (Chinese Medicine, Qigong, Reiki) to restore rhythm and balance.
Selected Training & Influences
Kathryn’s approach is shaped by nearly two decades of personal practice and over 1,000 hours of advanced study in yoga, somatics, fascia science, nervous system care, mindfulness, and Pilates.
Functional Movement & Fascia-Informed Yoga
Studies with Paul & Suzee Grilley, Jo Phee (Yinspiration), Kathy Páez, Franziska Gottschlich, Tiffany Cruikshank (Yoga Medicine).
Focus: anatomical variation, interoception, fascia science, Yin yoga, and myofascial release.Pilates & Integrated Movement Science
Training with Breathe Education in evidence-informed Pilates and motor learning principles. Foundational experience in Classical Pilates (Romana Kryzanowska lineage) as well as Hatha and Vinyasa yoga (Amy Carmody Movement).
Focus: functional strength, mobility, and sustainable movement patterns informed by both contemporary science and classical traditions. This includes supporting clients through pre- and post-natal movement, and adapting practices for individuals navigating pain or injury.Somatic and Trauma-Informed Care
Training in Focalizing, Hakomi, Polyvagal Theory, Somatic Experiencing® principles, and shame-informed care.
Teachers include Manuela Mischke-Reeds, Peter Levine, Deb Dana, Jo Miller, Abi Blakeslee, Patti Ashley, and faculty from The Mindfulness Center’s SOMA: Science of Mindful Awareness.Mindfulness & Breath-Centered Awareness
Certification in mindfulness and study with Richard Sears and Addie deHilster (Moved to Meditate). Continuing study with Deborah Norris and Aurora Hutchinson.
Emphasis on breath, presence, and compassion-based practice.Movement for Nervous System & Mental Health
Focus: mobility, regulation, and resilience. Kathryn integrates restorative yoga, Yoga Nidra, somatic movement, and trauma-informed practices to support clients in both group and individual sessions.
Selected training includes Yoga Medicine, the Mindful Movement Teacher Training, The Mindfulness Center’s SOMA: Science of Mindful Awareness, and study with Arielle Schwartz.Energetic & Seasonal Wisdom Traditions
Study in Classical Chinese Medicine (Five Element Theory, energetic channels), Taoist practices, Qigong, Usui Reiki Ryōhō (lineage: Frans Stiene, Veronique Frédé), and yogic traditions.
Integration of energetic principles across movement and rest-based practices.
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