Just took my first hot yoga class ever!! It was great I'm just a beginner but the class was hard and rewarding. I will do the class again to help me with arthritis and post surg on foot. read more

I have been to tons of studios throughout chicagoland area and Melt is one of my favorite.. It has the quaint vibe of the little village that it is in (Algonquin) . I have been taking Agnes classes for 2 years ( took a break while pregnant ) and started back up a month post partum. In the beginner class, you can take it easy as you need if you're starting out and gradually add more to challenging yourself. She changes up her flow and class every week, so you are consistently working different areas of the body. I took yoga classes at random and used to feel it a slow boring waste of time more or less a relaxing class that does "stretching". I love to lift and do intense endurance cardio. It wasn't until going here consistently that I was blown away with the fitness aspect of yoga- the strength/flexibility/core stability/etc. involved. You will be challenged more than you possibly think and I promise the health benefits, both mentally and physically, will surprise you! I highly recommend Melt and the classes here. Side note: The owner rocks. read more

I have been coming here for about three years. When I started I had a lot of joint and muscle pain and not ready to re-engage in heavy exercise after many years of not taking enough proper physical activity. My teacher Agnes has had a positive impact on my health and I feel almost as good in my fifties now as I did in my thirties. Hot Yoga highly recommended at Melt! read more

I have been coming to this place for 4 years for hot yoga and Pilates reformer classes. I also formerly worked in the fitness industry & have worked out in many cities. Shannon Tampa is absolutely the best combination of stellar fitness condition and solid business manager that I have seen over the years. She runs a tight ship, her place is always open during inclement weather, the vibe in the studio is great & all of the instructors are top notch. I have gotten to know many of the instructors & they are all so nice, so helpful in progressing us through yoga poses and so awesome at yoga! Aga, Tara, and Michelle are my faves. Make this place part of your fitness regimen if you want to get in shape! read more

I visited this studio for a 5:30am class while traveling for work. It was easy and quick to register for the class and pay once I arrived. This is a perk for people who travel frequently and need a drop-in studio. The studio is cute and unique and the instructor was incredible. She was so friendly to start but then I was blown away by her teaching ability. She went through the whole class with us and did moves I have never tried in my 15 years off yoga practice. I would highly recommend to anyone. read more

My friend and I decided to give the hot yoga class at Melt a try! The first class we did was great so we decided to buy a 20 punch card that day ($299) -- good for 1 year. Well, the class schedule changed multiple times after we purchased ours and it was hard to get there every week with my work schedule. I had 5 classes left to use (that were wasted as I ran out of time), and the owner would not respond to my many attempts to find a solution. She told me multiple times that she would check on my account and then I never heard anything. She was also rude to my friend and someone else I know has received the same experience. In my opinion, classes should not expire if you are loyal to a studio. To me, it is an overall bad practice. I have found a new Hot Yoga Studio to attend and the classes you purchase never expire, I will not be back to Melt again. Although, I will say that every teacher that we had there was GREAT! No complaints with the instructors, just the owner. read more

I love it here. The owner Shannon is great. Very professional. So is Agnes, who is one of the yoga instructors. There are also other instructors who I haven't met yet. But I'm sure they're awesome as well. And they always make you feel welcome at Melt. In the past, I've always done things like weight lifting and running, but I've gotten out of shape over the years. I can't believe how much more limber and less stiff I feel after only a month or so of going to classes here. I really am blown away by how pilates and yoga can kick your butt and get you into fantastic shape. I signed up for private pilates training as well as the group classes. I also signed up for the hot yoga which is also fantastic. I thoroughly enjoy it here and plan on staying. read more

So happy I finally step foot into this studio! Great space, Amazing variety of classes, Quick response if there's any questions, and great atmosphere. My first experience on the reformer was wonderful with Shannon. Looking forward to coming back and trying other classes that the studio offers. read more

It has taken me years to get strong again. Thanks to Shannon's personal attention and Pilates reformer after 4 years of stiffness and pain from an accident, I'm slowly feeling like myself. There is so much fun stuff to do, from the reformer to the hot yoga, kids yoga and bootcamp. They also offer Piloxing which i hear people love, i just cant do it. due to my injuries. its a positive atmosphere, I love it! I also tried the Barre class, super great! read more

Take Piloxing classes with the owner Shannon Tampa and it is challenging and a lot of fun. Very nice space.

I have taken Pilates with Shannon, hot yoga with Agnes, Cisco and Jodi, boxing with Alejandro, and personal training with Shannon ... every single session has left me sweaty, energized, and feeling super motivated. Shannon hand -picks her instructors and makes sure each of them are not only super qualified but personally engaging. I've been going for a few years now whenever I can and it's my go-to venue for an extra push towards fitness and health. Definitely with the investment. read more

I have been and will continue with Pilates and Boxing/kickboxing classes here. Pilates package for $250 for 10 classes on the reformer. Which may sound expensive but in reality it's not. Most places as I compare to other studios for the reformer only is an average of 30-35$. Then other studios you have to pay to use the chair, ring, and balls for Pilates. At this studio, that's $25 for a variety of equipment, class size of 5 people and Shannon who makes me feel welcome (not physically in shape). She has encouraged me to try my best according to my skill level and definitely feeing more confident as time goes on. Maebelle the boxing instructor is amazing too. The class is a great layout and I always know what to expect, how to achieve my goals of self defense and feel great after. I have not yet met a bad instructor here and would encourage anyone to try a class at MELT. i can not believe that I now enjoy working out and look forward to my classes here. For me that's a big deal. read more

this place is the bomb! if you love a nice studio with smaller classes, this is the place for you. I tried Piloxing with Shannon for the first time and I love it, it is challenging though. the MMA Boxing class is great, Maebelle makes sure that you sweat it up and get a good work out. I haven't tried the hot yoga class yet, but I know others that have and they love it and the smaller class sizes. read more