Overview
Hot Mess Yoga Club in St Louis Park is a trauma-informed, body-positive studio where authenticity is celebrated over perfection. Founded by Dr. Jillian Simpson, a feminist psychologist and yoga instructor, the club offers research-backed practices that support holistic well-being—mind, body, and spirit. Classes are intentionally curated to help participants build resilience, self-trust, and a sense of belonging. The atmosphere is welcoming and non-judgmental, encouraging people to show up as their real selves without worrying about perfect form or trendy outfits. Testimonials highlight feeling grounded, at peace, and comfortable in their own skin. The studio emphasizes community, using group practice to foster authentic connection and alleviate the isolation many feel. Workshops and classes focus on self-reclamation, emotional resilience, and staying present. Hot Mess Yoga Club rejects superficial self-care trends and instead provides genuine support for navigating life’s messiness. The space is designed for anyone seeking a deeper connection to themselves and others, with a focus on feeling fully alive rather than just coping. Dr. Simpson’s background in psychology ensures that all practices are grounded in research, helping participants develop emotional resilience and self-agency.
Yoga Format
Studio Amenities
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Closed | – |
| Wednesday | Open | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm |
| Thursday | Closed | – |
| Friday | Closed | – |
| Saturday | Closed | – |
| Sunday | Closed | – |
Studio in Details
About Hot Mess Yoga Club
Hot Mess Yoga Club in St Louis Park provides a trauma-informed, body-positive space where authenticity is valued over perfection. The studio encourages members to embrace their ‘hot mess’ selves without judgment. Through intentional movement and community, participants work to reclaim wholeness, self-trust, and self-love. The philosophy rejects superficial self-care trends in favor of research-backed practices that support mental, emotional, and physical well-being. The club’s inclusive atmosphere helps alleviate feelings of isolation by building genuine connections. Dr. Jillian Simpson, a feminist psychologist and yoga instructor, founded the studio to offer a proactive approach to self-care that builds emotional resilience and self-agency. Classes are designed to help individuals feel more fully alive and present in their lives.
Classes and Community
Hot Mess Yoga Club offers a diverse range of classes curated to help participants feel more like themselves. The studio prioritizes showing up as one is, without emphasis on perfect form or attire. Testimonials highlight the grounded, peaceful feeling after class and the supportive environment where struggles with poses are normalized. The community aspect is central; clients describe finding a space to connect with themselves and others without judgment. The club also provides transformative workshops that encourage self-discovery and personal development. All offerings are inherently trauma-informed, body positive, and mental health aware. The studio fosters meaningful connections and a sense of belonging, alleviating human suffering through love and acceptance.
Founder and Mission
Dr. Jillian Simpson, a feminist psychologist, professional coach, and yoga instructor, founded Hot Mess Yoga Club to revolutionize self-care. With over twenty years in clinical mental healthcare, she noticed common themes among clients: lack of authentic spaces, isolation, difficulty staying present, and challenges sticking with self-care. Through the club, she provides a proactive way to care for oneself, building emotional resilience and self-agency. Her experience taught her that group work is transformative and that leading with vulnerability gives others permission to do the same. The club’s philosophy is rooted in the idea that play, fun, laughter, and rest are fast tracks to reaching one’s highest self. Dr. Simpson strives to make self-care accessible, effective, and consistent, creating ripple effects of healing.