Love the classes. Great friendly people. Great for beginners and advanced people. I'll…read moredefinitely recommend this place.

I found Yoga By Degrees in Wheaton from a friend and tried out their free one week period and fell…read morein love, but couldn't make the trek to Wheaton everyday so I hoped and dreamed about a YBD closer to home and dreams really do come true! Wha-laaa YBD Elmhurst opened up sometime in October of 2013 and it's almost a carbon copy of their Wheaton location. How can a fitness studio be so spanking clean and fresh? I don't know about the men's locker room, but the women's freaking rocks! Hair dryers, shampoo/conditioner, hair products, HAIR TIES!, I mean you name it and they'll probably have it. It's so clean that I feel comfortable walking around barefoot, which I would never have done at big chain gyms. I've done mainly the level 2 classes, have yet to get in for a sculpt class (my favorite), but the instructors have always been knowledgeable and provides modification for the harder movements. As a CrossFitter I truly believe CrossFit and Yoga are meant to be. My muscles are really tight and sore from CrossFit and although it hurts to stretch them it's a good pain. Yoga allows me to relax my muscles and stretch out all the sore spots. I recommend YBD to all levels of Yogis especially since you can try them out for free for a whole week! I mean what's better than free?

Ahimsa is a wonderful studio! I have been a practitioner there for the past year and every teacher…read moreI've had has been incredibly welcoming, knowledgeable and genuine. They've all taken the time to introduce themselves when I arrive and have sometimes asked about my background in yoga (I am a RYT so it's nice to chat a bit more in depth about yoga with a fellow teacher). The studio not only offers a diverse array of styles of yoga, but they also provide yogis with all the necessary props so we don't have to lug bolsters, blankets and blocks to and from. I've taken their heated classes as well as nonheated and have had a beautiful experience in both climates. The professionals running this business are informative and prompt in their correspondence. The studio is ALWAYS clean, fresh, and perfectly set up for a peaceful, harmonious practice. I often get pulled into the beautiful artwork on the walls as I flow through my practice (which is better than getting distracted by unappealing paint chips or worn out ceiling tiles as I have had the experience in other studios). If you're looking for a new yoga studio in the western suburbs that offers classes for beginners, seasoned practitioners, expecting mom's, teens or children then you DEFINITELY need to get to Ahimsa. They have multiple locations and their prices/class packages are VERY reasonable especially for the quality of instruction you will experience!

Everyone is so welcoming, the studio is beautiful and the vibes are immaculate. I've been to…read moreseveral sound healings here and they've always been incredible.

The yoga studio was warm, inviting, and peaceful -- with the owner's friendly dog adding a…read moredelightful touch.

Julie is a really special person and I appreciated her kindness, support and treatments during my…read morepanchakarma. The place is clean, spacious, and zen.

If you're looking for something different from traditional yoga, this is your place. I've done…read moreevery other kind of exercise throughout the years and love that this has a focus on stretching, breathing, balance, inner peace. Great instructors who curtail everything to your ability. It's a feel good experience; I look forward to going every time! Try it; you'll love it!!

Fantastic beyond words can describe. Promotes lifelong healing, good habits & self help DIY…read moretechniques for day to day stress management, healing at all levels and personal plus professional growth. Have done yoga at studios with temporary sense of well-being but BodynBrain techniques go DEEP in healing the mind, body and spirit. must try it for your self

I am reluctant to make this review because I don't want the classes to be so full, but honestly…read morethis place deserves nothing less than 5 stars. Nestled by the Wheaton train station (where they have a French market every Saturday), this small studio is impressive. I've been going to tribalance for some time, but found this studio that's closer to me and more my vibe. I used to practice Bikram (before the scandal) in Cali and this place has that cool Cali/city vibe. It's immaculately clean and the showers have such good water pressure. The classes are what you expect them to be, HOT, intense, and oh so rewarding. My joints and back always feel phenomenal after class. And the staff are so warm and friendly. Shout out to Becky and Agata for their continued support in my yoga journey. Pro tip: On Saturdays (while the French market is open), give yourself a half an hour extra from the time you usually leave your home as parking can be challenging, and you don't want to be late. Though I've always found parking, it did take more time.

I decided (nervously) to return to yoga practice after an 8 year hiatus. I dipped my foot in the…read morewater with senior yoga at the Elmhurst location. Debbie (who turned out to be one of the owners) was the instructor. The class was great. Debbie gave tips to modify poses for more and less difficult variations which I find VERY helpful. She had a calming and pleasant demeanor. After class she said that maybe I should try traditional yoga (Next's version of bikram) since she felt it would suit me better. She was right!!!! I've been going twice a wwek to the Wheaton location and love it! Casey and Sarah are fabulous instructors. If you are thinking about returning to yoga or trying it, you will not be disappointed by Next. It is a great place!

It's always fun visiting studios in other cities! Whenever I book a work trip, I look to see what…read moreclasses I can take while I'm staying local. There weren't many intermediate or advanced pole classes I could drop into at Rising Goddess (mostly seems to series over a few weeks) so I took an intermediate hammock class instead. Easy to book but bummed that the level changed from advanced starting the week I was there. I was given the grand tour when I arrived. This is a MASSIVE space! Love how many pole, aerial, and dance rooms there are, as well as a kitchen for special events. Everyone was super friendly, to the point where I had to excuse myself from conversation because I was a few minutes late to class. Oops. Audrey was the instructor, and she taught so many fun and accessible combos! Not sure when I'll be back in Oak Brook again but would love to take more classes in the future.

What a fun experience! Came here for my friends birthday outing and we were able to do aerial and…read morepole dancing. I had a great experience and our instructor (her name started with a T - we came on a Friday night) was so friendly!

If I could rate Pure Barre Elmhurst more than five stars, I would. I've never been able to stick to…read morea consistent workout schedule until I joined, and now I just hit my 250th class here. The instructors here are TOP NOTCH and make me feel so excited and empowered to push myself and get stronger every time I come. The owners are also incredible women that have created the most welcoming, inspiring community here that you could ever ask for. The community is so kind and there is no toxic environment here. Just supportive members, staff and owners. The goal in this building is to become a stronger you, mentally and physically-- NOT to just lose weight/get skinny. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, there is a place for you here, and instructors are more than willing to offer modifications if you are having trouble. I'll be honest-- the unlimited membership is expensive for me, but worth every last penny because there's nowhere else I'd wake up at 4:45am to go workout at day after day! If you're thinking of trying out Pure Barre, I would highly highly recommend trying the free trial class, and I hope you end up loving it as much as I do!

I had a very poor experience here. The "trial" is a trap--it is incredibly difficult to cancel, and…read morethey make you jump through hoops to end your membership. Additionally, the classes are consistently overcrowded, making it hard to get a good workout. Be careful: if you miss a class, they hit you with a very pricey "no-show" fee. Overall, the business is not easy to work with and I am not satisfied. Save your money and go elsewhere.

Class pass review! I attended a Monday evening class and was welcomed by a friendly staff and…read moresoothing space. I enjoyed the Hatha Flow Julie had prepared and especially appreciated the bolster and blanket provided to assist with knee or back strain. The cherry on top was the warm lavender eye mask during shavasana. I think I'll be back again.

Very nice environment, with a welcoming experience from students. Thoughtful and thorough teacher…read more My only concern is that I was unsure what to do when I arrived as it was my first time at this studio and there wasn't anyone at the desk. Luckily another student walked me through the process and I was set. I'd definitely go back specifically for the Sunday Hatha class

Currently in the midst of my free two week trial...they offer to all new students! It's pretty nice…read morebecause it's unlimited meaning can go to any classes and any of the 3 locations. I'm on track to complete 17 classes during this time. All of the instructors I've practiced with have lead a nice class. Of course there may be some personal preference differences in terms of music selection or flow, but there are enough different times and instructors to be able to pick and choose which class you would want to go to. I enjoy the variety they offer in terms of types of classes. I lean towards yoga sculpt, HIIT Pilates, and the 90 min traditional. Restorative I enjoy, but unless I was an unlimited member I may not partake in. There's tons of parking. The women's locker room is pretty roomy and has some nice amenities if needed. Recommend it, if you're in the area.

When I moved to the area about 10 years ago, I started practicing vinyasa at YBD Wheaton, but…read morehaven't practiced in a few years. Recently I had a rare, coveted weekday sans children, so decided to treat myself to a yoga class. I still had an account that was easy to get back into when I signed up online for the single class. I normally do virtual yoga at home weekly, but decided to mix things up and do a Traditional Hot class, which I also haven't done in a few years. Before the actual class, I brushed up on the 26 poses. On the day of the class, I wasn't necessarily greeted warmly, and it seemed assumed that I was familiar with the studio and knew what I was doing. After introducing myself and explaining that I was new to the studio, the girl at the front desk was more friendly and welcoming. I also met Erin, the instructor for the Traditional Hot class, and she nicely showed me around. The class itself consisted of obvious regulars, which was interesting. I like that Erin gave clear instruction, correction, and tips both indirectly and directly (i.e. positioning support). Overall, I liked her as instructor and found her very informative, especially since Traditional Hot is not in my normal practice. Overall, I enjoyed the class and got a heck of a workout that I felt for days afterwards. The only things that I weren't a fan of was that she was very insistent on open eyes (I use yoga as a way to center and calm myself, and usually [unconsciously] close my eyes); she gave about 3 verbal reminders of open eyes during the practice. Also, she seemed to a little overtly correct me with some balancing poses that I was obviously struggling with. (I have Hallux Limitus [limited movement of my big toes] and degenerative arthritis in my feet). During the class, I continued persevering and modifying on my own, but was admittedly wobbly at times. I think that Erin was probably trying to be encouraging, but she was unaware of my physical limitations. I think that instructors might want to keep that in mind when interacting with students: someone might have limitations that are not readily apparent. I enjoyed mixing up my yoga practice with the Traditional Hot, but would probably continue to stick with YBD1 or 2 for any future classes I may attend.

I love this yoga studio! I'm fairly new to yoga so I decided to buy their 10 class Groupon. Their…read morewebsite is very clear how to redeem it, just show up for your first class with your Groupon (come 20 min early). Then you will be registered to sign up online which will show how many classes you have remaining and when they expire. I've attended different times by different instructors and everyone has been friendly and helpful. There are usually openings available and a good selection of classes. Most classes aren't over crowded but have a decent amount of people in them. I like that a lot of the classes you don't hold the positions forever because I get bored of a position fast. All classes seem good for beginners and advanced because the teachers provide options throughout for different levels. There's street parking and a parking garage nearby.

Watch out if you're planning to get a Groupon for this place. The customer service sucks and they…read moreonly want your money. I came here after purchasing my first Groupon and I was unsure of whether the 120 day expiration meant that I had 120 days to activate it or 120 days to use up all the classes. I asked Paul and he told me that I would have a year to use up the classes. Several months later, I went back to use up the classes and Karen told me I owed them money if I wanted to take another class, and to take it up with Groupon to get my money back. I explained to her what Paul told me, and she was extremely unfriendly and basically pushed me out of their business. What kind of business doesn't honor what they tell their customers? In terms of yoga classes, they were only okay. I went to my very first yoga class with Paul as the instructor and I had no idea what I was doing. He didn't bother to help me so I felt like I was doing it wrong the whole time. Since then, I've taken better yoga classes where the instructors actually help correct your poses or push you to improve your practice.