grow
/ɡrō/
to undergo development
grow yoga chicago is rooted in well-being, mindfulness, and movement. students of all levels are provided space to explore yoga as a personal and collective journey. with inclusive classes, intentional design, and a deep commitment to community, grow yoga cultivates transformation that is both personal and powerful.
mission + vision
mission
provide a welcoming, grounded community for individuals to explore yoga as a path to personal growth, self-awareness, and collective healing.
vision
a community where every person feels empowered to live intentionally, breathe deeply, and grow, on and off the mat.
purpose
guide students through movement and mindfulness practices that cultivate resilience, curiosity, and connection. whether you're looking to stretch, meditate, or simply be, our purpose is to help you grow, as you are.
about the team
maura daley, founder + yoga instructor
maura daley is a chicago-based yoga instructor with over 25 years of experience. her yoga journey began in 1999, when stepping onto the mat felt like coming home. a yoga alliance 200 ryt, maura’s training includes certifications from the chicago yoga center, core power yoga, and advanced studies with the yoga education college, founded by eddie stern.
maura approaches yoga as a moving meditation and creates a warm, inclusive space where students explore their practice with curiosity and compassion. her classes emphasize presence, encouraging students to carry strength and clarity from the mat into daily life.
this week’s classes
butterfly haven yoga
peggy notebaert nature museum - chicago | saturday | 8:30am ct
a 75-minute, all-levels morning vinyasa in the warmth and light of the butterfly haven. Each class begins with gentle grounding and breathwork, builds into slow, mindful movement and accessible standing flows, and closes with seated stretches and a long savasana surrounded by the natural sounds of the space.
insight timer meditations
guided meditations designed to help you slow down, listen inward, and reconnect with steady strength and spacious ease.
each practice is rooted in the same intention as my classes: thoughtful pacing, grounded presence, and seasonal awareness with themes like nervous system regulation, gentle reset, intention setting, and mindful transitions.
whether you have 5 minutes or 20, these meditations are here to support your daily rhythm and help you move through life with more clarity, calm, and care.
follow along on insight timer and practice anytime, anywhere.
gentle vinyasa
yoga now - chicago | tuesday | 12:00pm ct
a slow, accessible, hatha-based 60 minute practice open to all levels and bodies, including complete beginners. while the pace is softer, the practice still invites focus, mindful effort, and a deep connection to breath and movement.