Yoga | mindfulness | hope
The intentional practice of self-compassion is at the core of my teaching practice. Start treating your body and mind with the respect you deserve, one day at a time. Find the guidance you need to integrate positive, approachable practices with a focus on holistic wellness. Let’s practice together to reveal more than just the physical benefits of yosa asana. We’ll dig into the magic of yoga beyond the poses with hands-on assists, breathwork (pranayama), meditation, sound healing, and more.
Embrace the opportunity to live mindfully, here and now!
Who’s McKinzie?
Hi! I’m a yoga teacher and doctor’s office manager in Chicago. Get to know a little more about me!
Practicing together
I’m currently offering in-home private sessions at your location. Private yoga instruction is an opportunity to redefine your personal relationship with movement, align your practice with your needs, and integrate yoga into your bigger picture. Beginners, seniors, advanced yogis and anyone in between that I can support – welcome to how yoga was meant to be shared! Person to person, heart to heart.
Student Feedback
“You can tell from the moment class begins how much time, care and thought McKinzie has weaved into each of her lessons. From the movements, to the music and sounds, to how she guides you through your practice; every aspect has been intentionally, lovingly, and masterfully chosen… the result of this is a space that feels truly welcoming, inclusive, and safe.”
–Eva A
“There is a saying that goes, “whether you think you can or think you can’t, you are correct.” In other words, it’s all about your mindset. And when you get on in years like I (F-64) and my partner (M-79), it becomes very easy to become mired in a “think you can’t” mentality. And that is precisely where we found ourselves last year after an injury left him unable to partake in his usual 5 mile walks and a slow recovery from COVID left me lethargic, gaining weight, and losing flexibility. My partner mentioned the possibility of yoga and the idea took hold. We did some research and lucked upon the profile of McKinzie Spence at
yogawithmckinzie.com And believe me, as older-aged individuals with zero experience, we certainly presented McKinzie with a challenge.
McKinzie is so talented. She leads our couple’s yoga sessions privately and conveniently in our home. She does so with patience, kindness and exceptional skill in working with beginners. Through her individualized attention we’ve gained strength, balance and flexibility. Our practice with McKinzie has helped us focus on our breathing, remain centered, and welcome new challenges with gratitude. McKinzie is committed to helping us grow our practice at a rate appropriate for each of us and without injury. Each session is focused and intentional and takes into account both our limits and our needs. She has shown us that we certainly “can”. I highly recommend McKinzie.
–Donna
“For about an hour after our session last night, my hips were not sore for the first time in a long time! that’s an important sign of progress and a clear indication of the value of our yoga sessions. Thank you.”
-BK
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