The instructors and staff are knowledgeable, approachable, and create a welcoming environment that fosters community and connection among new and expecting moms. For anyone looking to maintain their health and well-being through pregnancy and early motherhood, CocoonCare offers excellent support. Chicago Family Doulas Highly recommends! read more

The virtual prenatal yoga classes were great. They are easy to book online. I met several instructors. They are all very friendly and help customize the class based on the feedback from the attendees at the start of the class. Highly recommend for mothers or expecting mother's who want to stay active. read more

I found CocoonCare a little late in my pregnancy with my first child, so with my second I was determined to do yoga throughout my pregnancy from the week I found out I was pregnant. I thought the pandemic would thwart my workout plans, but CocoonCare actually made it easy to attend classes by holding them live via Zoom. For a pregnant mom of a preschooler, the ability to attend class during my lunch breaks, at home, was a game changer. I know everyone is itching to get back into the studio- but I do hope they keep some of the Zoom classes as traveling to a studio (especially after work when I'm picking up my preschooler) isn't always feasible. I had far less pain during this pregnancy and I really attribute that to the yoga that I did this time around! Definitely recommend! read more

I've waited a day to write this review to see if my feelings would settle and if the owner would make it right. Shame on him, he hasn't, so wanted to warn other ladies out there so they don't go through the grief that I was caused. I signed up for a mommy and me class for my 4month old (next Tuesday). I though this would be something fun to do on a Saturday to enjoy our time together. When I showed up the two other babies in the class were 9months and the other one was 5months. I realized that my baby wasn't crawling like the others so I said you know what I'll just sit here and learn so I'll have tips for later. My daughter started fussing a bit and the instructor asked me if I could get off the blanket and take her away from the other babies. She told me to either sit in the corner or leave. She said my daughter was "distracting her and she couldn't concentrate". She is a BABY....BABIES CRY and they all LEARN at their own speed. I am still very much applauded. I packed her up in her car seat and left crying myself. Such a horrible experience! read more

This place is great. Diana really has made it her mission to care and make yoga accessible for pregnant women. The member packages are a great deal. The place is super relaxing with a smell of incense and quiet vibe on the top floor. The instructors are generally attentive and thoughtful. They have different backgrounds in yoga styles but use many of the same techniques to stretch the back and hips and strengthen the core. I have really enjoyed coming here even when I'm tired in the evening I feel better after some light movement here. Worth checking out if you live or work and are pregnant downtown read more

Cocooncare has high quality yoga instructors and a good space. The instructors try their best to cater to the wide variety of needs of the class and are very helpful and hands on if needed. They really care about the customers and have been really quick to answer the phone to help with login issues etc. This is my second pregnancy and both experiences (two years apart) have been wonderful! read more

Any yoga class that says 'candlelight' instantly attracts me. So, when I saw an (open to all) candlelight flow class on a Friday, I was instantly sold. (I did email to confirm that the class was open to all people, not just pregnant women. Just to be sure.) The instructor was super friendly and gave me the run down on the studio: bathrooms, showers, lockers, and showed me a bunch of mats we could use as well as blocks/straps. It was a flowing class, challenging but modifications were always offered. There were both pregnant and non-pregnant women in the class, so the instructor was great in specifying what poses the mamas-to-be should take. The candlelight was nice, but there was still a lot of natural light since it was kinda early. Music was also played, so that was cool. Only downside was that since its in river north, you could def hear the happy hour crowds at neighboring bars. I'm all for happy hours, but it was hard to zen out when you hear bros chanting as they do shots. If you're on ClassPass and looking for something in River North, check out this cool studio! read more

What a great spot! I've been going to CocoonCare since my second trimester and credit it with keeping me grounded and active during my pregnancy. The prenatal yoga classes have been great. Had some lower back pain early on and my doctor recommended yoga but it's hard to be comfortable with the modifications at a regular yoga studio. Since about my second week at CocoonCare, the back pain has not been an issue and I only got bigger from there! Special shout-out to the Yoga w/Partners class that Casey teaches once a week. So nice to do supported stretching and also practice labor exercises and breathing. The Final Push Toning for Labor class has been also great to get a little bit of cardio and weights in without worrying about hurting baby. Friendly environment + good to be around women going through some of the same changes! read more

I love CocoonCare! I have done about 10 classes so far (currently 16 weeks pregnant) and each of them is amazing. So far I've done the yoga, barre, and cardio/weights. FYI Karla's cardio/weights class on Mondays will kick your butt! (In a good way!) This is the motivation I need right now! And Kassandra's final push/toning for labor class on Saturdays is a great combo of strength, muscle toning, and a little yoga. She will also push you to your limit (without any safety concerns). The facility is small (has only two rooms) but luckily classes don't book up too quickly. Except on the weekends- those you need to book in advance. You can do it online and they have an app for that. Very easy. I signed up for the unlimited classes for $99/month for 3 months. Pretty good deal. Hubby gets to do yoga for free on Sundays with me since I'm a member. Will continue coming here until this kid pops out! read more

CocoonCare is my new home! I am 21 weeks pregnant with my first child and have been wanting to get into prenatal yoga. What I found was that and SO much more! Kiran and Alok are incredibly warm and welcoming. I felt like I belonged there from the moment I walked in the door. Pre and post natal work out classes, exercise equipment, massage therapy, workshops, cozy lounge area with snacks and more in the works! I love the vision they have of CocoonCare being a social homebase - a place where expectant and new moms can come and chat, hang out , get support and feel at home. Beautiful facilities (two workout rooms, massage therapy area and restrooms with showers), educated and fun instructors and an overall good vibe. They also have plans for child care so you can drop off your child before a workout or workshop. Their website is informative and it is easy to sign up for classes and find out more. They have thought of everything and have so much more in store! I am thrilled to know about this place at the perfect time in my life. Very blessed by my experience thus far. read more

Without this place my pregnancy would have been very different. I first signed up with a 10 pack for the prenatal yoga. I then was a member for months 6-9 and it was soooo helpful to have these classes to keep me active. Prenatal yoga on the ball was excellent with Katie - she's an amazing instructor. The exercise classes were also great, it's something to do for yourself and your baby that will help you stay healthy and have a shorter labor. [Now I'll never know what my labor would have been like without taking these classes, but I had a very short, uncomplicated and unmedicated birth - only 3 hours in the hospital before my baby was born.] Now I'm back at Cocoon Care for Baby and Me Yoga and looking forward to trying some postnatal workout classes once my baby is old enough to reliably chill during the class. read more

Update: they have a new owner. Have not been. Website looks like they will keep the same cardio classes but I don't see our fav instructors listed (like kassandra). I'm sad to see it go to some (imho hullabaloo) ART nutrition place. And it will be all yoga. Boooooooo. So many prenatal yoga places. Prefer ladies need cardio! I hope the concept takes off and this remains the great "gym" I fell in love with. read more

LOVE Cocoon Care!! I believe it is because of their prenatal exercise classes that I stayed in shape throughout my pregnancy leading to a much easier birth and recovery. I took their total body workout, yoga and final push classes and loved them all. The instructors are all prenatal certified, attentive and very knowledgable. I loved how they would begin each class asking about both injuries and focus areas from participants - lots of individual attention! My baby is now a few weeks old and as soon as I'm clear to exercise, I am going to check out their classes for new moms. I can't wait to get back to Cocoon Care! read more

I have been coming to Cocoon Care for about a month and cannot say enough good things about their Prenatal workouts. Prior to getting pregnant I loved any type of workout that would work up a sweat. When I passed the first trimester and started looking a different prenatal classes around the city, I couldn't seem to find any classes that felt like a workout once I was finished. Cocoon Care has provided me with a prenatal safe environment but I always leave sweating and smiling :) Alok, the owner is so friendly and they really know how to work with your body type and energy level week to week. I would recommend this center for all expecting moms and cannot wait to bring my baby here! read more

In my third trimester, I went to "The Final Push" workout classes led by Kassandra almost every weekend. I would describe it as a mix of aerobics/jazzercise, strength training, and yoga/stretching, which I loved. The classes were not too easy and not too challenging. CocoonCare has a very friendly atmosphere, and I love that they offer postnatal classes so that after you have your baby, you can find a mommy support group, get back in shape, and/or attend a class to further your baby's development. Another plus = it's very easy to find parking in the area! read more

CocoonCare hosted a prenatal yoga session for a virtual baby shower we planned and it was great! The session was very tailored to ensure our mom to be was very comfortable! Thanks team! read more

Love this place! As soon as I got pregnant, I started looking around for a good studio to do prenatal yoga. Quick background on me: I'd been doing pretty hardcore Ashtanga and Forrest yoga nearly every day, but suddenly my energy felt totally drained all the time and keeping up with an intense practice just wasn't in the cards. Plus, as a first-time mom-to-be, I was pretty paranoid about making sure all the moves I was doing were safe and baby-approved. (Sure, everyone at every gym/studio loves to say "Yeah, yeah, it's safe," but how many of those trainers are actually certified in prenatal yoga/exercise? At CocoonCare, they are, which is huge.) After some googling early in my pregnancy, I came across Cocoon Care and had to pinch myself. A gym/yoga studio specifically for expecting and new moms? With seminars and classes about being a mom? And a place to meet other moms-to-be? All just a short drive from my neighborhood? Was I making this place up? Turns out, no. It's for real. Excellent prenatal yoga classes - both Cassie and Kat are fantastic! Fun events to meet other moms-to-be. And a lovely, calming space. I took one Saturday morning yoga class and have been hooked ever since. A perfect escape for moms-to-be. Can't comment yet on the postnatal classes, but looking forward to participating in that with my little one when the time comes! :) read more

Congratulations on your little bundle. :) Cocoon care deserves an A+ from start to finish!! I highly recommend cocoon care for expectant mothers and new moms like you looking for a place to stay fit; look no further cause this is a place where you will be taken good care of. Even if you are a beginner at fitness or a fitness freak, there is a class fit for your level of fitness. Also, a great place to socialize with other new mom's and mom's to be. So this is what I think! Pro's -The place is very neat and well kept. -All the instructors are very very helpful and encouraging. -The owner's and staff are very professional, accommodating and very friendly. -Very competitive prices. -Class schedules are flexible. -They also have a gym area, a massage parlor, child care options. -They conduct lecture classes for couples on breastfeeding, new born care and more. Con's- hmm.. Can't think of any! So, head to Cocoon care and talk to the owner Alok, he will guide you through and recommend the classes fit for you. :) read more

Christina, Lucia, and Diana are outstanding instructors. Christina has a healing touch and empathetic demeanor that empowers and calms all of her clients. I've attended CocoonCare for the last 7 months and honestly look forward to attending classes on a weekly basis. It has alleviated my back pain and other pregnancy related aches as well as provided a calming sense of wellness. Highly recommend read more

I found Cocooncare in my second trimester and joined their online prenatal support group and have been taking their classes virtually due to the pandemic. Diana, the owner, is knowledgeable, approachable, and helpful, and there is a real sense of community at this studio compared to others I've been to. The instructors (Diana, Heather, and Alex) are great, and take a personalized approach in their teaching. I'm really glad I found this studio! read more

I don't know how I found this place, but I'm so glad that I did. I am not a "gym" person and typically feel very uncomfortable attending classes, etc. However, the owner made me feel so incredibly welcome! I started attending prenatal yoga at 9 weeks. All of the yoga instructors are great but my personal favorite is Veronica. She is very hands on and explains how the different poses can benefit you during pregnancy and labor. I'm now 31 weeks and have begun attending the total body workouts as well as using the cardio equipment. Kailee, the instructor for total body, is amazing. She is encouraging and really positive! I am hoping that after giving birth I will be able to get myself back here to get in shape! read more

I started with yoga classes at CocoonCare when I was 12 weeks pregnant and continued during most of my pregnancy. I really enjoyed meeting other pregnant women in classes and the personalized instruction by the yoga teachers. The owner, Diana, is a really caring person. I am sad that I am moving out of state since I would have loved to have continued to take classes here. read more

Their office management is messed up. Even they mention to be able to adjust term by medical reason, they don't or you have to call and email again and again. The floor is not clean, you see dusts& hair a lot. Guess they may sweep only once a week..... read more

I found this place out of luck and I loved it! I worked in the loop and I'm 17 weeks pregnant. Was looking for a place to go get my workout and this place hits the notch. Absolutely love it! read more

This review is for Kindermusik with Ms. Lea that takes place in the yoga studio weekly. We've just started our second 10 week program and the 18 month old I bring and I both love it (it's his favorite weekly activity). There's a great balance of free play/movement with structure. He's learned rhythm, how to stop his movement (clapping, running, patting knees) on cue, and that when the music stops it is time to put our instrument away. Each class involves a greeting song, bubble and story time, and several song/dance activities, and a farewell song, with just the right amount of repetition from week to week to help little ones learn but stay interested and engaged. Highly recommend. read more

CocoonCare has been such a great place to go during pregnancy! The classes are small and they focus a lot of energy on each person's individual needs. It has been a great place to get in some exercise and meet new mommy's to be during pregnancy! I highly recommend it!! read more

My baby and I LOVE CocoonCare! We travel from Lincoln Park to take the classes. If I had to describe it in one sentence I would say: It is like a spa for expectant mommies and mommies and babies! The owner is so nice and helpful. My little one enjoys the sing-a-longs, Child'sPace, and stroller workout. read more

Cocooncare has been awesome during my pregnancy. I go at least 4 times a week to weights, cardio and barre classes, and love that you can sign up for the classes through the mind body app or online. The teachers are all really great, and they push you (but not to any point where it is unsafe for you and your baby). If you're considering joining a gym or attending classes for prenatal weights, cardio, yoga, etc- you should definitely check it out. They also allow you to bring your baby post-partum and have mommy and me classes, if that's if interest to you! read more

I received a package class as a gift so I can work out with my baby, I try scheduling the class on line but it doesn't allow me to put the gift certificate as payment. I tried calling for two consecutive days but they never answer the phone. Finally I tried dropping by for a noon class. The place is close there is a sign that indicates they will open the next day at 10 am. I am not sure if the place is permanently close or temporarily and there is no way to contact them for information. I'm extremely disappointed. read more

CocoonCare has been a great & really convenient resource! I'm 29 weeks pregnant now. They provide everything you need to be healthy & informed during and after your pregnancy all in once place - birthing classes, exercise, massage, nutrition, and even lactation consults. I attend their yoga and body toning classes. Both provide a good challenge, without making me feel like I'm overexerting myself. The instructors also provide a good amount of individual attention. I love that they offer childcare and post-natal classes. I can see myself coming here for a while after I give birth. They even offer classes for your child that are included with the membership! The location is also convenient - near the Brown line and there is always plenty of street parking nearby. I will definitely be recommending CocoonCare to friends! read more

After searching for a while for prenatal yoga, I am so glad I came across this place. I couldn't be happier with the variety of classes they offer. Very friendly instructors. The facility is clean and inviting. Alok, the owner is extremely friendly and accommodating. When my baby is born, I will definitely continue coming here. I highly recommend this place to any mommy to be! read more

Love this place. I've been coming for a month and a half and I just love their pre natal yoga classes. I'm a regular yoga practitioner and I find the instruction to be very solid. Plus the environment is so pretty and calming. They have classes during times that a working girl can do, which is surprisingly hard to find in River North. The three month membership includes free yoga for a partner too which is awesome. So glad I found them! read more

My baby and I love Cocoon Care. We've been going to the Child Space classes with Sandy for about 3 months off and on and they have been amazing. Highly recommended. I would go to more baby classes, but I work during the week so I am limited to weekend options. read more

I can't say enough great things about this place! I joined around 5 weeks pregnant and continued my membership through 9 months (due any day now!). The classes are absolutely excellent and the instructors could not be more accommodating. Having such a lovely place to go throughout pregnancy really helped me keep my sanity and I always left feeling great, knowing the workouts were safe and beneficial for both baby and I. The owners are extremely professional, friendly and really care about each and every member. I would recommend the unlimited package so you can try out all of the classes they offer. I credit this place for helping me to feel great and stay healthy and active throughout my entire pregnancy. I can't wait to get back post baby!!! read more

I have to take regular massages for my back and leg problems and i have tried many places in Chicago for good massages but always felt that they did not understand my problem and massaged on my back at wrong points and never got any relief. Than I came across Cocoon Care because a friend highly recommended it, I thought to my self they specialize in prenatal and postnatal massages than they must be more aware of different medical issues associated with back and leg pain problem. And I was right I got the best massage after a very long time, felt so relieved in my back and leg pain. The owner Alok and Meghan (masseuse) were very knowledgeable about my medical problem and also gave me good tips to get relief from the pain. The massage room was very spacious, clean and beautiful. The owner Alok and Kiran Jamnani are so nice and courteous and made sure that I had a wonderful massage and as well a great experience. I would highly recommend this place not just for pre and post natal health care but also for great massages. Thank you CocoonCare,, I feel so much better after the massage and I plan to come and get regular massages. read more

We've been going to CocoonCare since my daughter was 9 months old and have enjoyed many of the classes offered for toddlers and babies over the years. The owners are warm and friendly and welcoming. The facilities are bright and clean. We are currently taking Karli's dance and movement class and love it! I highly recommend it! read more

I have been going to CocoonCare for almost three months and I really enjoy it! What I like the most is that they have a variety of different classes and instructors, offered every day, so the exercising and the whole experience feel different every time I go. My favorite classes are the weights/cardio classes with Karla and Kathryn, and prenatal yoga on a ball with Katie. Partner yoga with Casey is amazing too, my husband and I learned a lot of tricks which we hope to use during labor. The studio is clean and the staff are very friendly. read more

Essential to my baby journey! CocoonCare classes and support group were amazing for my pregnancy and post-partum period. I joined CocoonCare with a 3-month membership when I was 20 weeks pregnant and extended it through the rest of my pregnancy right up to delivery. I went as many times per week as I could (usually 5x) and by the end of my pregnancy I couldn't go more than 2 days without a yoga class (I'd get so sore). The pre-natal classes helped me stay active, fit and relaxed/limber. I loved the variety of classes - sometimes I wanted yoga and other times, I wanted a good workout that got my heart rate up (safely). The instructors were great about explaining adaptations for pregnancy, leading us through pregnancy-friendly exercises and talking about how certain exercises could help prepare our bodies for labor (e.g., there is a "Final Push-Toning for labor" class I loved). It was nice meeting other moms-to-be and talk about our symptoms throughout pregnancy. I made great friends who became part of my support system when I had my baby (swapping questions, tips, and frustrations). I had my baby 4 days past his due date, naturally. My labor and delivery were very smooth and quick. I had learned a variety of pain management and labor techniques from my CocoonCare classes which helped (so did the epidural - lol). I'm not sure if there is medical proof that the classes helped my delivery but I believe they helped! And after my baby was born, I would do modified yoga at home until I was cleared to workout. When my baby was 3 weeks old, we joined the moms support group which was super helpful in getting me out of the house, building my independence as a Mom, relating with other moms and getting help with all those early Mom questions (e.g., feeding, baby development activities, recovery, relationships, sleep training). At 6 weeks I started back at the post-natal classes - baby and me yoga and workouts. My baby loved it and it helped me ease back into working out. Overall CocoonCare was crucial to my successful, healthy pregnancy journey. I would recommend joining as a member and getting the most out of the services. Good luck!! read more

I'm beyond thrilled that there is finally a wellness/fitness facility in Chicago for expectant and new moms! I just toured the space, took an amazing prenatal total body workout class, and attended a complimentary session with a very informative lactation specialist. If you're looking to workout in a comfortable, safe environment with knowledgeable staff where you can stay healthy and bond with other moms, then I highly recommend checking out Cocoon Care soon! read more

It's a wonderful place for prenatal workout! My favorite class is The Final Push by- kassandra and Barre by- Karli!