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.

A nice, intimate yoga studio in downtown Lombard! Woohoo!…read more I have been practicing yoga on and off for the past 15 years. Yoga is a great way to stretch and strengthen, as well as, a way to center your mind and clear your head. It has been difficult for me to find a yoga studio that is close to home and has hours for people who work. When I saw Shoucha pop-up in a Yelp search I was elated. This is a small place. The classes I have attended have about 6 students. It looks like 9 people could fit in the space. At first I thought that was bad but then I realized that it made the class feel more personal. The instructor can pretty much see you at a glance and can offer suggestions and adjustments to your poses. Bring your own mat. If you don't have one, they have ones you can rent. I think it costs $1. You can use a multitude of props at no cost. I don't think they do walk in classes but you can sign up for one easily on the website. There is a new student special; $20 for unlimited classes for two weeks. This place has regular yoga and some yoga body bootcamp thing that I want to try. They also offer guided meditation that I will check out later this week.

Your journey on your mat begins at this studio. If you're new to yoga, there's no reason to feel…read moreany sort of anxiety. Come with an open mind and the physical and mental benefits you will gain from Shoucha will change your life. The owner, Vicki, fully captives the inner desire from everyone who walks in through the door on realist and individual goals. The space is small and limited, but intimate. Soft carpeting warms the floor while hanging plants and the soft glow of Christmas lights give life to the picture window seen from the outside. The soft "hum" of the cars on Main Street and St. Charles will eventually just become part of the studio's presence, rather than an annoyance. Music is played throughout class, (60-75 minutes), and will vary each time. What you take away from the sounds will be different for each person. There's a class for everyone, ranging from Vinyasa Flows, Meditation, to Boot Camp classes. It's recommended to view their schedule on the website or send an e-mail to the studio if you're not familiar. Age is not considered a factor for the practice, you just need to be willing. Each instructor will work with you on variations to each pose, and props are provided. Forgot your mat? There's extra to rent for $1. You will discover what you're truly capable of at Shoucha.

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?

I've been searching on and off for the perfect yoga studio: one with early morning and after-work…read moreclasses, a variety of classes, clean bathrooms with showers, and reasonable prices. You'd think with all the fitness centers and yoga studios out there, that it wouldn't be hard to find something that fit that criteria for me. Unfortunately, it is. Then I heard about CorePower. I actually heard about CorePower a couple years ago from a friend in Colorado, but there were no studios near me. In the past few year, I've noticed more CorePower studios opening up into the suburbs of Chicago. Finally, last fall, I signed up here for the trial week of free yoga. The first class I took was lovely. The heat was turned up (kind of unexpected -- it wasn't a heated class), the lights were dim, the studio was small, and I left feeling wonderful. I didn't like, however, how the instructor spent most of her time talking & walking around instead of participating in the full workout with us. I guess that's a matter of personal preference, though. She did stop to show us certain poses or to correct us if we needed to fix ours. The class ended with a lavender-soaked cool towel across the forehead. It was so nice. The next few classes I took by different instructors were all very similar. I would have liked a little more variety. Routine is nice, but so is change. Then again, you can only experience so much in a week... This CorePower location is great: clean showers, clean locker rooms (bring your own lock), and a nice little area in the front to sit and relax or buy some [expensive] yoga clothes and accessories. This location also has its' own parking lot (with three-hour free parking) which is a plus in downtown Elmhurst. At least I know I won't have to worry about parking whenever I'm here. As much as I wanted to, I didn't sign up for the membership. Although $100-120 a month (I cannot recall the exact amount) is very good for a yoga studio, it just wasn't in my budget. Maybe some day....

Their staff/instructor (Annie) is very rude and the place is dirty and always smells. They don't…read morefollow CDC guidelines to provide a Covid safe environment. I would not go back, terrible service and very unethical.

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.

I'm newly returning to Pilates after a very long time away and I have been touched by how…read moresupportive everyone here is while I'm finding my way again. The teachers are great, and Beth is so welcoming!!

I've been going to this studio on and off for 2-3 years and love it. The new owner Beth has made it…read moreher own and I love the rebranding! The instructors are top-notch and I've loved every class I've taken, as each instructor's style is unique. While there are elements which are standard for every yoga class no matter where you go, the class experience here is just different... and elevated compared to a park district class. It's all about the details, and Beth has thought of every single one. There are environmentally friendly considerations throughout. My favorite classes are Soulful Yoga and Yin Yoga with Christy Studant. Can't wait to try aerial!

DripYoga in Glen Ellyn is truly one of the most amazing studios I've ever experienced. From the…read moremoment you walk through the door, you're welcomed by an incredible atmosphere. The scent when you first enter, the genuine smiles at check-in, the warmth of the heated studio, and even my personal favorite, the "cowboy bathroom," every detail has been thoughtfully crafted. Every instructor I've taken a class with has been consistently friendly, energetic, and extremely knowledgeable. Their passion and positivity never feel forced, it's constant and authentic every single time. What stands out most is the sense of community you feel here. From my very first class to my most recent one, I've felt welcomed, supported, and part of something special. You can tell that ( shout out Marybeth) Marybeth has poured intention into every aspect of this studio, and it shows day in and day out. Honestly, it almost pains me to write this because classes are already popular and I don't want them filling up any more than they already are. But DripYoga in Glen Ellyn deserves every bit of recognition. The space, the energy, and the people make it truly special.

I love Dripyoga! The studio has a calm energy…read more The teachers are amazing. Definitely take a class

I have been having back pain for quite some time now. I had tried Iyengar yoga back in Cleveland…read moremany years ago and I remember feeling really good with that style. So when the back pain started I thought let me look for something similar here. I tried a few different studios with different styles but honestly was not satisfied as nobody was giving any corrections or telling us which muscles to engage, and I felt like I was just going through the motions. Then I found Garden of Yoga and started attending classes with Kathleen and Kristen. Both are Iyengar certified and from the very first class itself I felt the difference. No matter how many students are there, both of them will come around, watch your pose carefully, and give individual corrections. They also use props properly to make sure you are doing the pose correctly and not putting stress in the wrong places. The classes are 1.5 hours which gives enough time to actually work on things properly. What also surprised me is how affordable it is compared to other places where I was paying more for just one hour and getting much less. You can genuinely feel that they are doing this to give back to the community, not just for the money. I equally enjoy both Kathleen's and Kristen's classes and I am hoping to continue regularly and slowly become more flexible and stronger. Very grateful to have found this place.

This studio is an opportunity to learn yoga from the ground up. You learn the important details of…read morepositioning in your postures and teachers are excellent at making modifications for particular physical situations that people are dealing with. Teachers here are not doing the postures except for example; rather, when students are in the asanas, teachers are roaming the class, making minor adjustments to student's positioning. They are not working out themselves while students follow along. This is an excellent yoga situation and we are fortunate to have it in our western suburbs.

All the instructors are Very Good, variety of classes and great ambience. Thai Yoga was satisfying…read morewith Gulia. She has created something very Wonderful! Highly recommend for all levels.

I recently scheduled a massage with Clare; one of the resident body workers at PS Yoga. Scheduling…read morewas a breeze and Clare was absolutely amazing to work with. I've had many massages over the years and each time, I've been left with a 'ah, that was nice' kind of feeling, but never a 'WHOA I'M A NEW WOMAN' feeling...until this massage. I had been struggling with some issues in my upper body that started to affect my sleep so I decided to go in and Clare spent a lot of time working through these issues. I left feeling more relaxed and when I woke up this morning, I realize that I haven't had that restful of a sleep in months. I can't wait for my next session with Clare and to explore her other massage specialties!

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.