I am an attendee of many years. Yoga here is practiced with gentle guidance and acceptance for…read morewherever you might be in your life, any age, any size, any level, all are truly welcomed here and accepted graciously. This is more than exercise, there's a truly special energy here that restores and refreshes, mind, body and spirit. Each time I go I leave my shoes and my stress factors at the door, and I leave feeling peaceful. I am a senior now, and must modify some poses. Everyone is kind and understanding. And helpful! There is no other place like Yoga Among Friends. Laura Jane who founded this studio 25+ years ago is oh-so-wise and inspiring, and her teachers are outstanding. It's a very special place to be.

I'm sure this is a nice place for yoga but if you have to cancel a class you signed up for your…read moremoney is gone. I cancelled a week prior and have asked a few times with no response. I did get an email saying, "Who are you?" I gave all the information and still no refund.

I love this place. I found it accidentally after getting lost trying to go home from my Lemont…read morevolleyball league. Serindipity! I recently started attending the yoga classes here. I've done yoga at a bunch of places--including yoga studios, east bank club and other health clubs--but have never enjoyed it as much as I do here. They have 2 weekly classes each of which is 2 hours long, which initially I found intimidating, but I actually like it now and people come and go at various times anyway. It is one large class--like 50-60 people and I enjoy that there is a variety of levels and races, and ages participating. There is usually a lecture of some sort during class while posing, and there is an authenticity to these classes that I've found lacking at other places, which feel more like places that have jumped on the yoga bandwagon. I leave here with a peacefulness which I've never experienced before from a class. I actually debated not reviewing this place because I like it so much and didn't want the whole world to head over there--but in the name of greater good for mankind, am posting! Two things I would point out, you need to bring your own mat and it should be a thick one.

From the owner: We welcome you to our 2 hour long hatha yoga classes (consisting of asanas, pranayama and…read moremeditation) at the Hindu Temple of Greater Chicago. We are fortunate to have serene peaceful meditative place for practicing Yoga surrounded by wonderful Yoga practitioners like you in every class. From time to time we also have many Yoga workshops, events and discourses at the HTGC by many excellent teachers from India and around the world. Our Yoga classes and activities are based on the philosophy of training our body, mind and spirit to achieve inner peace, love, joy and complete harmony and oneness with the universe. We strive hard to make benefits of yoga available to all people irrespective of different cultural, ethnic, and economic backgrounds. All HTGCYogaStudents must sign yoga class registration form and waiver form at Temple.

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.

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

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.

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!

I love taking classes at SPENGA in Downers Grove! The instructors are incredible, and every workout…read moreis different--it keeps me motivated and excited to show up.

This place is great! I have enjoyed the variety in the workouts, the clean facility, the friendly…read moreinstructors, and the community of regulars. I struggle with getting myself to work out so I love that I have to sign up in advance and I am charged for missing or a late cancellation. It definitely keeps me on top of working out regularly and I enjoy being there! It's a bit expensive, but totally worth it if you go regularly and pay the monthly recurring fee.

Great yoga studio. Small classes, patient instructors, and I love the building it is in.read more

The Saturday class core class with Rachel is great!!. You will use muscles you haven't used in a…read morewhile.

Had my first class here this weekend with a friend. She has been a member a long time and raves…read moreabout it. Says it's her me time and I can totally tell why. They put everything together for you sight sound touch its pretty amazing how they work with all your senses. I went for a free family and friends day it was a great experience.

Excellent experience, everything was really clean, the instructor was super friendly as well as the…read morefront desk person. The class was so good and so peaceful!

Janet is great. She knew exactly where all my tightness was and showed me what exercises to help…read more Highly recommend her.

Excellent massage in a calm and peaceful environment. I look forward to checking out some of…read moreJanet's additional services in the future.