Born and raised in Germany by a German mom and American father, Jessica enjoyed a
multicultural upbringing. Her parents focused on a wholesome education and felt the
passion and importance of traveling and experiencing other countries’ cultures. This,
Jessica believes, instilled a great sense of curiosity within herself.

Jessica took her first yoga class when she was 19 years old and noticed its uniqueness from the beginning. In her late twenties, as a mother of two she found herself out of balance, which motivated her to a more intensive yoga practice. Learning to be present and to let go of thoughts and stressors, as well as finding inner strength through creating a strong body, enabled her to feel better and reconnect with herself. Getting comfortable with change and staying curious about herself is still at the heart of her practice and teachings.

Inspired by her own teacher, in 2015 she decided to enroll in  the 200-hour teacher training at Bloom Yoga Studio, followed by the 85- hour prenatal Teacher training at Bloom in 2017. To include and serve a variety of students at all stages of their life, Jessica dove deeper into her studies of yoga with a focus on the therapeutic approach. She earned her 500 hours advanced teaching certificate with Prairie Yoga in 2021 to become a Yoga Alliance registered 500 yoga teacher. She has since served as a mentor to that program and spent hundreds of hours supporting students and working Yoga Therapist Linda Troutman of Head to Toe Yoga.

Jessica has been successfully leading therapeutic Yoga workshops throughout Chicagoland since 2021 in which she serves long time yoga practitioners, yoga teachers as well as non-yoga practitioners that are curious to learn more about themselves and seeking solutions to feeling better.

In her work Jessica utilizes all aspect of the yoga practice. She strives to create a balance between honoring the ancient tradition of yoga and using the newest scientifically researched approaches on yoga, movement, and resilience. Her approach is holistic, benevolent, and professional. Her goal working with her students is to offer tools to cultivate more resilience in their life, to remain curious about themselves and hopeful for the future.

Jessica is the co-creator and a lead trainer of Bloom’s 300 advanced yoga teacher training program.

Chelsea Brown is an experienced student and teacher of yoga who never stops learning. Since completing her initial teacher training with Prairie Yoga in 2010, Chelsea has continued to explore yoga under the guidance of her beloved teachers including the incomparable Gabriel Halpern, Linda Troutman, and the whole wonderful team at Prairie, where she went on to complete 500 hour training in 2021.

She is immersed in and has studied energetics, meditation and yoga nidra extensively through Tricia Fiske and Rod Stryker of the Parayoga tradition. She has taken on additional study of restorative yoga with Judith Lasiter, as well as Somayoga and the SATYA practices as taught by Tias Little. Chelsea’s teaching style  blends the deep innerwork of tantra with a strong alignment based asana practice rooted in the Iyengar yoga tradition and informed by therapeutics.

Chelsea  is a registered Children’s Yoga teacher who’s experience with children spans well over a decade. She continues to share yoga with students of all ages, including yogis as young as 18 months old and is firm in her belief that the principles of yoga offer a beautiful system for living an integrated life for all people. She believes in yoga as a way of life and finds incredible joy in sharing it with her students. Her company, Good Seeds Yoga, provides children’s yoga programming to schools and community groups throughout the Chicago area, and offers training programs and workshops to adults who seek to share the practice of yoga with children.

Chelsea is firm in her belief that yoga can benefit everyone, and the key to teaching effectively is to meet students where they are and then give them a reason to want to go further.

Lucy's yoga journey began in 2004 when her close friend (fellow Bloom teacher Sharon Wentz) enlisted her as a willing guinea pig for yoga teacher training practice sessions and Rodney Yee Yoga videos (if you know you know). From the beginning she was captivated by the practice, and it has since become an integral part of her life. Originally hailing from the picturesque mountains of Colorado, she brings a deep appreciation for nature and mindfulness into her teaching style. 

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An enthusiastic and devoted instructor with over a decade of teaching experience, Lucy enjoys guiding students on their own yoga journey of discovery. Lucy is a Lead Trainer for Bloom’s 200-hour and Prenatal Teacher Trainings, and she is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT® 500), a Registered Prenatal Yoga Teacher (RPYT®), and a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider (YACEP®). Lucy has undergone extensive training and her desire to continually learn and grow ensures her students receive the highest quality instruction. 

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With a nurturing and inclusive approach Lucy draws inspiration from various yoga styles, incorporating elements from each to create a harmonious blend in her classes. She aims to empower her students and give them the tools needed to connect mind, body, and spirit both on and off the mat. 

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Outside of the studio, Lucy enjoys spending time working in her garden, taking long walks with her dog, snowboarding, trying new recipes and spending time in nature with her family and friends, drawing inspiration from her surroundings to continually enrich her teaching. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just beginning your journey, Lucy welcomes you to join her on the mat and discover the transformative power of yoga.

Linda is the owner and President of Head to Toe Yoga, Inc.

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She has practiced Hatha Yoga for over 35 years and taught yoga for 23 years. Linda believes that Yoga meets you where you are and that Yoga can be adapted for any person. Her teaching style is an eclectic mix of Therapeutic Yoga encompassing Somatics, SomaYoga, and precision of alignment. One of Linda’s strength is the ability to break a pose down to make it more accessible and then build it back up to increase functional stability. Linda completed the 1000+ hour Yoga Therapy Certification from Yoga North & The International SomaYoga Institute. She is a certified 500 CYT by Prairie Yoga. She earned a Certificate of Completion for Therapeutic Yoga for Seniors Professional Training from Duke Integrative Medicine. Linda is a certified Yoga for Healthy Aging Yoga teacher & Yoga for Strength and Stability®. Linda also teaches therapeutics and yoga adaptations to yoga teachers in the 500 hour Prairie Yoga Teacher Training programs. 

Eurika’s passion for mind-body and spiritual practices has flourished over the years, driven by the transformative power of her inner work and a deep-seated desire to serve humanity in the healing arts field.

Since 2016, Eurika has been sharing the practice of yoga, enriching her teaching journey with 2,000 hours of teaching experience and 600 hours of yoga and meditation training. Her extensive knowledge of nervous system studies, somatics, and trauma therapy has greatly influenced her teaching style and personal practice. She creates a nurturing environment that fosters a felt sense of safety and a mind-body-heart connection, inspiring her students and private clients to embark on the path of embodied presence, personal development, and spiritual growth.

For Eurika, yoga and meditation are not just practices but individual experiences that shape the range of possibilities for how we can move and exist in the world. She invites one to nurture natural curiosity and self-reflection, which helps build new brain connections by unlearning habitual patterns of being and deepening connection with the true Self.

Eurika holds certifications in Mindfulness Meditation, Advanced Trauma-Sensitive Mindfulness (TSM), Relax & Renew® Restorative Yoga, Prenatal Yoga (RPYT-85), Pelvic FloorTM Yoga and Gentle Yoga. She is also a skilled Developmental Coach and Somatic Experiencing® practitioner in training. This extensive background and continued education are a testament to her deep understanding and confidence in body-centered practices. To learn more, visit www.somaticunfolding.com

Victoria has practiced yoga from a young age, but her relationship to yoga has changed over the years. At first, Victoria was drawn to the physically challenging aspects of yoga. However, in the past 5 years, she has found meaning in the stillness and expansiveness of yoga philosophy and movement practices. As a licensed clinical psychologist, Victoria focuses on encouraging individuals and communities recovering from systemic trauma to discover physical, emotional, and spiritual connection within. While we are often taught that healing should look a certain way, she believes that healing can take many forms and look different from one person to the next. Healing isn’t linear and may change over time, as Victoria’s relationship to yoga has changed.

Victoria encourages folx to find what creates ease and roots them. This led Victoria to complete her 200hr Teacher Training at Bloom to further explore the intersection between yoga, equity, and wellness. Victoria prioritizes teaching from a trauma-informed and equity focused framework that emphasizes accessibility of yoga. Anyone and everyone can and should be able to practice yoga if they would like to. She strives to support individuals in creating connection, awareness, and balance in their practice. Off the mat, Victoria deeply enjoys spending time in nature, gardening/herbalism, biking, reading, and hanging out with her pup and loved ones.

Karen started practicing yoga when she was pregnant with her first son, and has never looked back. Her practice and classes have evolved over the years to include breathwork, meditation, and hand gestures (mudra) in addition to postures. She is drawn toward a more gentle practice of yoga as she feels yoga is for every body and this style of yoga is more accessible to many students, especially those who may be recovering from injury or who are living with chronic conditions. Her goals with her students are to meet each student where they are, to create a safe place for practice, and to empower her students to find the best practice for themselves on any given day.

Karen is a Certified Yoga Therapist through the International Association of Yoga Therapists, having completed over 1000 hours of yoga therapy study. She has an additional certification in teaching Yoga for Cancer Survivors and has also completed Level 1 training in Yoga for Arthritis. She attends trainings and workshops regularly so that she can continue to grow and share what she learns with her students and clients. Karen has been practicing yoga since 1998 and teaching since 2008.

Karen is a lifelong North-sider, and enjoys exploring the city with her family, as well as escaping to nature as often as she can to take hikes and listen to the wisdom of the trees.