Land Acknowledgment: I reside on Bodéwadmiakiwen, Kiikaapoi, Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówin, and Peoria land.

About Neecolaaa Yoga

Hi! My name is Nichole (they/them) and I’m the face behind NeecolaaaYoga. I’ve been practicing yoga for over 19 years and have been teaching publicly since 2021. My main focus with this work is to remain a curious and vulnerable student, so that I can continue to grow my own practice and offer sustainable practices for all of you.

My hope whenever you attend class, take a private session or come to an event with me is that you will leave feeling a bit closer to yourself. I offer practices that encourage self compassion and promote longevity for both your body and your mind.  Each practice will amplify the importance of choice through exploration, helping you not only choose what feels best for you in the moment, but also strengthen the mindbody connection and reduce the likelihood of injuries.  I want all practitioners to feel empowered during our time together and confident that they are able to adjust or pause when needed without judgement.

I hope we get the chance to practice together soon. Please don’t hesitate to reach out and say hi 💕.

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Certifications + Experience

Certifications: 500hr +

200hr YTT - Tula Yoga Studio

65hr Trauma Informed + Psychologically Sensitive YTT- Room to Breathe Chicago

40hr Adaptable Yoga for children with mental + physical disabilities- 5 Keys Yoga + Sonia Sumar

300hr YTT - Heart and Bones Yoga

Continued education with various workshops and online trainings from Jivana Heyman, Heart and Bones Yoga, Susanna Barkataki and others in offering more accessible classes that honor Yoga’s ancient roots.

Experience:

  • Lead Accessibility trainings for Tula Yoga Studio’s YTT (2023)

  • Lead Trauma informed Teaching + Yoga for Queer Bodies for Room To Breathe’s YTT (2026)

  • Hosted local day retreats and travel retreats

  • Taught adaptable children’s yoga with CPS

  • Taught corporate yoga classes both virtually and in person

  • Partnered with NAMI Chicago, Public Libraries, Gateway to Learning and various non-profits/community centers to offer accessible yoga to multiple communities.

  • Continue to teach both public classes and private sessions across the city of Chicago as well as online.