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Prenatal Yoga for Expectant Mothers in Downers Grove, IL - January 2026

Prenatal Yoga for Expectant Mothers in Downers Grove, IL - January 2026

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we understand the profound connection between mind, body, and baby, and we're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.

Prenatal Yoga
4 Tuesdays | January 6-27, 2026
6:15-7:15pm
$112 for the 4-class series

book the series $112

Step onto your mat and into a sanctuary crafted exclusively for expectant mothers. Led by experienced prenatal yoga teacher and nurse, Therese Carlson, who specializes in prenatal care, our classes blend gentle yoga poses, mindful breathing techniques, and guided relaxation to promote physical comfort, emotional balance, and spiritual serenity throughout your pregnancy journey.

Benefits of Prenatal Yoga

  • Alleviate discomfort: Relieve common pregnancy aches and pains through targeted stretches and gentle movements.

  • Strengthen your body: Build strength and flexibility in preparation for childbirth and postpartum recovery.

  • Connect with your baby: Cultivate a deep bond with your little one through breath awareness and mindful movement.

  • Nurture your well-being: Reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue while enhancing overall emotional and mental wellness.

  • Join a supportive community: Share experiences, wisdom, and laughter with fellow expectant mothers in a warm and welcoming environment.

Who Can Benefit

Our prenatal yoga classes are suitable for all stages of pregnancy and all levels of yoga experience. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or stepping onto the mat for the first time, our classes are designed to meet you where you are and support you on your unique journey to motherhood.

Why Choose Yoga Among Friends Prenatal Yoga

At Yoga Among Friends, we prioritize your comfort, safety, and well-being above all else. Our intimate class sizes ensure personalized attention, while our nurturing atmosphere fosters a sense of community and belonging. With a focus on holistic health and empowerment, we empower you to embrace the transformative power of pregnancy with confidence and grace.

Join Us Today

Embark on self-discovery, empowerment, and radiant vitality with prenatal yoga at Yoga Among Friends. Whether you're seeking relief from physical discomfort, emotional support, or a tranquil space to connect with your baby and fellow mothers-to-be, we invite you to experience the magic of prenatal yoga.


Therese Carlson

About Therese Carlson, RN, CYT 500

Therese is a registered nurse and certified yoga teacher. Therese has taught Hatha, a mindful Vinyasa, and gentle yoga but found a love for Prenatal yoga classes. She uses her 35+ years of nursing experience and her love of yoga to nurture, strengthen, and guide moms-to-be through this exciting journey.

Her mom and dad, Tricia Fiske, Lori Gaspar, Julie Gudmestad, and Tias Little, are the teachers who strongly influenced her life and yoga. She also works as a nurse in the community and is the mother of 3 young adults.

Her background includes the following:

  • Certified Yoga Teacher, 500 Hour, Prairie Yoga Institute, Lisle, IL

  • Certified Prenatal Yoga teacher, Global Yoga Center, Chicago, IL

  • 15+ years of yoga teaching experience

  • 25+ years of yoga practice

  • 45+ years of nursing


Register for the Classes

3-Workshop Series $112

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Can’t Make the Series, Register for a Single Class

register for 1 class

You will receive a class registration confirmation.

Additional reminder emails will be sent 24 hours and 2 hours before class.

Register early; space is limited to 16.

Prenatal Yoga for Expectant Mothers in Downers Grove, IL - January 2026 (Copy)

Prenatal Yoga for Expectant Mothers in Downers Grove, IL - January 2026 (Copy)

Yoga Among Friends (map)

we understand the profound connection between mind, body, and baby, and we're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way.

Prenatal Yoga
4 Tuesdays | February 3-24, 2026
6:15-7:15pm
$112 for the 4-class series

book the series $112

Step onto your mat and into a sanctuary crafted exclusively for expectant mothers. Led by experienced prenatal yoga teacher and nurse, Therese Carlson, who specializes in prenatal care, our classes blend gentle yoga poses, mindful breathing techniques, and guided relaxation to promote physical comfort, emotional balance, and spiritual serenity throughout your pregnancy journey.

Benefits of Prenatal Yoga

  • Alleviate discomfort: Relieve common pregnancy aches and pains through targeted stretches and gentle movements.

  • Strengthen your body: Build strength and flexibility in preparation for childbirth and postpartum recovery.

  • Connect with your baby: Cultivate a deep bond with your little one through breath awareness and mindful movement.

  • Nurture your well-being: Reduce stress, anxiety, and fatigue while enhancing overall emotional and mental wellness.

  • Join a supportive community: Share experiences, wisdom, and laughter with fellow expectant mothers in a warm and welcoming environment.

Who Can Benefit

Our prenatal yoga classes are suitable for all stages of pregnancy and all levels of yoga experience. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or stepping onto the mat for the first time, our classes are designed to meet you where you are and support you on your unique journey to motherhood.

Why Choose Yoga Among Friends Prenatal Yoga

At Yoga Among Friends, we prioritize your comfort, safety, and well-being above all else. Our intimate class sizes ensure personalized attention, while our nurturing atmosphere fosters a sense of community and belonging. With a focus on holistic health and empowerment, we empower you to embrace the transformative power of pregnancy with confidence and grace.

Join Us Today

Embark on self-discovery, empowerment, and radiant vitality with prenatal yoga at Yoga Among Friends. Whether you're seeking relief from physical discomfort, emotional support, or a tranquil space to connect with your baby and fellow mothers-to-be, we invite you to experience the magic of prenatal yoga.


Therese Carlson

About Therese Carlson, RN, CYT 500

Therese is a registered nurse and certified yoga teacher. Therese has taught Hatha, a mindful Vinyasa, and gentle yoga but found a love for Prenatal yoga classes. She uses her 35+ years of nursing experience and her love of yoga to nurture, strengthen, and guide moms-to-be through this exciting journey.

Her mom and dad, Tricia Fiske, Lori Gaspar, Julie Gudmestad, and Tias Little, are the teachers who strongly influenced her life and yoga. She also works as a nurse in the community and is the mother of 3 young adults.

Her background includes the following:

  • Certified Yoga Teacher, 500 Hour, Prairie Yoga Institute, Lisle, IL

  • Certified Prenatal Yoga teacher, Global Yoga Center, Chicago, IL

  • 15+ years of yoga teaching experience

  • 25+ years of yoga practice

  • 45+ years of nursing


Register for the Classes

3-Workshop Series $112

register for The series

Can’t Make the Series, Register for a Single Class

register for 1 class

You will receive a class registration confirmation.

Additional reminder emails will be sent 24 hours and 2 hours before class.

Register early; space is limited to 16.

 The Keishas Book Study with Laura Jane - February

The Keishas Book Study with Laura Jane - February

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Saturday, Feb 21
12-1:30pm
with Laura Jane Mellencamp

Cost
$30/session

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Why does happiness so often feel just out of reach? In her book The Kleshas: Exploring the Elusiveness of Happiness, Deborah Adele examines the five root causes of human suffering described in yoga philosophy and how they shape how we see ourselves and the world.

Drawing from the Yoga Sutras, Adele reveals how the kleshas create “appealing truths” that promise fulfillment yet keep us caught in cycles of dissatisfaction. She brings these ancient teachings into everyday life, offering accessible reflections and practical tools to loosen their grip.

Join us for this warm book study as we explore how the kleshas manifest in daily life and discover ways to live with greater clarity, freedom, and peace.

Open to all—no prior reading or background in yoga philosophy is needed. Together, we’ll gather in reflection and conversation, creating a supportive space for insight and growth.


What to Expect

  • Interactive Sessions: Attend in person for a shared space of learning and reflection.

  • Deep Exploration: Each month, we’ll focus on specific sections of the book, diving into topics such as practicing asana and pranayama, overcoming obstacles, and cultivating mindfulness.

  • Practical Application: Explore how to embody the principles of yoga both on and off the mat.


Register

$30/Session

Reserve Your Spot

Upon registration and payment, you will receive a class registration confirmation.

Reminder emails will be sent 24 hours and 2 hours before class.

Yoga for Better Sleep

Yoga for Better Sleep

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An invitation to slow down and rest more deeply. This gentle 3-class series blends calming yoga and practical mental health tools to support your nervous system and help you sleep with greater ease.

Yoga for Better Sleep

A Gentle 3-Class Series

Dates: Thursdays, March 26, April 2, April 9
Time: 6:00–7:30pm
Location: Yoga Among Friends
Cost: $84 for the full series | $30 per class

Register for the Series $84
Register for a Single Class $30

When sleep feels elusive, the body and mind often need more than rest alone—they need support, safety, and simple tools that help the nervous system unwind.

Yoga for Better Sleep is a gentle, 3-class series that blends calming yoga with easy-to-use mental health tools and education to help you slow down, breathe more deeply, and settle into more peaceful sleep. Each class offers a compassionate space to release the day and reconnect with your natural rhythm of rest.


What to Expect

Led by Sumiaya Caughey, a licensed mental health therapist and yoga instructor, this series weaves together soothing movement, breathwork, guided relaxation, and practical mental health tools designed to support your nervous system and improve sleep quality.

Each week, you’ll explore:

  • Gentle, grounding yoga movements to release tension

  • Breath practices that calm the mind and body

  • Guided relaxation to support deeper rest

  • Simple, down-to-earth mental health tools you can use off the mat and into your evenings

The practices are approachable, nourishing, and designed to meet you exactly where you are.


Who This Series Is For

This series is perfect for anyone who is:

  • Feeling stressed, wired, or overstimulated

  • Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep

  • Tired of being tired

  • Curious about gentle yoga and nervous-system support

No yoga experience is needed. Come as you are, connect with others, and leave feeling more resourced for rest.


Give Yourself Permission to Rest

This series is an invitation to slow down, soften effort, and build a more supportive relationship with rest—both in class and beyond. If you’re longing for deeper ease at the end of your day, you’re warmly welcome here.


Register for the Classes

3-Workshop Series $84

register for The series

Can’t Make the Series, Register for a Single Class $30

register for 1 class

You will receive a class registration confirmation.

Additional reminder emails will be sent 24 hours and 2 hours before class.

Register early; space is limited to 16.

Yoga for Better Sleep - April 2

Yoga for Better Sleep - April 2

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An invitation to slow down and rest more deeply. This gentle 3-class series blends calming yoga and practical mental health tools to support your nervous system and help you sleep with greater ease.

Yoga for Better Sleep

A Gentle Yoga Class

Dates: Thursday, April 2 and April 9
Time: 6:00–7:30pm
Location: Yoga Among Friends
Cost: $30 per class

Register Today

When sleep feels elusive, the body and mind often need more than rest alone—they need support, safety, and simple tools that help the nervous system unwind.

Yoga for Better Sleep is a gentle, 3-class series that blends calming yoga with easy-to-use mental health tools and education to help you slow down, breathe more deeply, and settle into more peaceful sleep. Each class offers a compassionate space to release the day and reconnect with your natural rhythm of rest.


What to Expect

Led by Sumiaya Caughey, a licensed mental health therapist and yoga instructor, this series weaves together soothing movement, breathwork, guided relaxation, and practical mental health tools designed to support your nervous system and improve sleep quality.

Each week, you’ll explore:

  • Gentle, grounding yoga movements to release tension

  • Breath practices that calm the mind and body

  • Guided relaxation to support deeper rest

  • Simple, down-to-earth mental health tools you can use off the mat and into your evenings

The practices are approachable, nourishing, and designed to meet you exactly where you are.


Who This Series Is For

This series is perfect for anyone who is:

  • Feeling stressed, wired, or overstimulated

  • Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep

  • Tired of being tired

  • Curious about gentle yoga and nervous-system support

No yoga experience is needed. Come as you are, connect with others, and leave feeling more resourced for rest.


Give Yourself Permission to Rest

This series is an invitation to slow down, soften effort, and build a more supportive relationship with rest—both in class and beyond. If you’re longing for deeper ease at the end of your day, you’re warmly welcome here.


Register - $30/class

Save your spot

You will receive a class registration confirmation.

Additional reminder emails will be sent 24 hours and 2 hours before class.

Register early; space is limited to 16.

Yoga for Better Sleep - April 9

Yoga for Better Sleep - April 9

Yoga Among Friends (map)

An invitation to slow down and rest more deeply. This gentle 3-class series blends calming yoga and practical mental health tools to support your nervous system and help you sleep with greater ease.

Yoga for Better Sleep

A Gentle Yoga Class

Dates: Thursday, April 9
Time: 6:00–7:30pm
Location: Yoga Among Friends
Cost: $30

Register Today

When sleep feels elusive, the body and mind often need more than rest alone—they need support, safety, and simple tools that help the nervous system unwind.

Yoga for Better Sleep is a gentle, 3-class series that blends calming yoga with easy-to-use mental health tools and education to help you slow down, breathe more deeply, and settle into more peaceful sleep. Each class offers a compassionate space to release the day and reconnect with your natural rhythm of rest.


What to Expect

Led by Sumiaya Caughey, a licensed mental health therapist and yoga instructor, this series weaves together soothing movement, breathwork, guided relaxation, and practical mental health tools designed to support your nervous system and improve sleep quality.

Each week, you’ll explore:

  • Gentle, grounding yoga movements to release tension

  • Breath practices that calm the mind and body

  • Guided relaxation to support deeper rest

  • Simple, down-to-earth mental health tools you can use off the mat and into your evenings

The practices are approachable, nourishing, and designed to meet you exactly where you are.


Who This Series Is For

This series is perfect for anyone who is:

  • Feeling stressed, wired, or overstimulated

  • Struggling to fall asleep or stay asleep

  • Tired of being tired

  • Curious about gentle yoga and nervous-system support

No yoga experience is needed. Come as you are, connect with others, and leave feeling more resourced for rest.


Give Yourself Permission to Rest

This series is an invitation to slow down, soften effort, and build a more supportive relationship with rest—both in class and beyond. If you’re longing for deeper ease at the end of your day, you’re warmly welcome here.


Register - $30/class

Save your spot

You will receive a class registration confirmation.

Additional reminder emails will be sent 24 hours and 2 hours before class.

Register early; space is limited to 16.