A spiritual person in the process of awakening and detaching from this 3D world once told me "hey you keep getting called to do Kundalini, you should sh*t or get off the pot girl". That person was ME. LOL I have been called to take Kundalini for about a year or more. It has come into my thoughts on and off but I didn't make much of a deal about it. I have noticed Sat Nam Yoga in the past and didn't think much about it except, what a lovely place. Its funny how some places grab your attention at JUST THE RIGHT MOMENT. That moment was 3 weeks ago. I decided to join the new student 2 week special where you can go to as many classes as you would like for 30 bucks. I have been to two Kundalini classes held by Karampal who is also the director of Sat Nam. She is by far a lovely soul with a purpose at having anyone and everyone try Kundalini and other practices at this lovely center. You can feel her energy of love, fun and good vibes. She instructs with patience and diligence. The center is located in West Town, one of my favorite areas in Chicago. The staff are so warm and welcoming, the students/practitioners are friendly, and the sense of community is palpable. I have been to two classes thus far and I am working diligently to try and attend a Full Moon Meditation and Fire Ceremony this Friday. They have Gong ceremony classes, Tai Chi QiGong classes and offer healing services to boot. They have so many offerings that will meet your needs to whatever it is you are looking for that will help you reset/rebalance in life. The choice is yours and the offerings are plenty! I see myself coming more than my two-week special whether that is via drop-in classes or subscription membership. I love it so far and look forward to all the benefits Kundalini and other classes have to offer. I am excited to see where this road takes me. read more

I attended last night's Ecstatic Dance event at Sat Nam, first time both to Sat Nam and an Ecstatic Dance event. I was beyond thrilled with both! The staff and the venue of Sat Nam were fabulous. I felt so welcomed and cared for. Temperature taking, hand sanitizer, and masks required, and appreciated! The building is gorgeous. It is so warm, bright, and clean. Free parking, too! Ecstatic Dance was $30 for 2.5 hours and worth every penny. DJ Roman kept the party rolling and the staff were there to support the dancers. We were well taken care of! I can't wait to return! read more

Sat Nam Yoga Chicago - Yoga Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I'm not a yoga person. The building was easy to find. The receptionist was polite and check-in was simple. There's a storage space for your coat, bags, and shoes. Added bonus points for sign up online. Easy to pay for and use website. I was able to rent a yoga mat for $1. I went to kundalini yoga meditation class. I wasn't really into the tea afterwards, but enjoyed the light workout enough that I'll be back. Planning on going to the 5am class tomorrow. I would recommend this studio. read more

Solid legitimate kundalini. Mantras, breathing, and moving your body in weird ways. Mystical, Spiritual, and profound. Beautiful experiences at this place if you're open to it. Find your truth here friends. read more

Nice, clean, new and fresh venue. The class rooms are a bit too small to accommodate everyone though. The instructor was very sweet and I love the free yoga tea at the end of the session. Very relaxing experience overall. read more

Sat Nam Yoga Chicago - Yoga Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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This studio is awesome. Great space, warm and inviting. Love the repurposed building. Staff was super nice and inviting! I took a chakra workshop with Youngs and it was Amazing. This is not your typical stuck up yoga studio!! It's a studio that showcases what yoga's really about...self discovery and exploration with other kind and like minded people. Would definitely return!! read more

Sat Nam Yoga is a place for serious work! Wether you seek to deepen your spiritual practice, help recovering from trauma or you just want a good massage or stretch. This is the place for you! They offer a number of different classes and workshops. I have been going to Tej Karam Kaur's Kundalini and meditation classes, I have also been to the Cosmic yoga event and Yoga Nidra workshop. I personally feel all the classes I have taken there, have been benefitting me tremendously in a mental, spiritual and physical level. They also have the Healing Circle event every first Friday of the month. It is an great way to sample different services, get to know the studio and the community. In the Healing circle you pay $10 for entrance and you get to sign up for a 15min one on one with different healers, you can tip them once your consultation is over. In the past event I tried a couple of services and my best experiences were with Reiki and Cranio Sacral Therapy. If you are into yoga just for the work out, this is not the place for you. The studio is clean and bright. Yoga mats, blankets and blocks are available. The staff and instructors are friendly and truly care about what they offer. I have been going there for less than a month, so far I like the community. After classes they serve yogi tea and a optional sit down for questions or any kind of sharing. It takes me a while to get comfortable in gatherings like that, so right now it is a work in progress for me, but I must say people are not pushy or phony, and that helps! Oh... They also have a rewards program, so every time you purchase a class you get points that can be trade for classes or participation in events. Prices are overall affordable in my opinion. read more

Kundalini yoga is unusual. This is not the kind of yoga experience you'll find at LA Fitness. You're not going to leave all sweaty and feeling like you've burned off a lot of calories. And like others have said, some might find the whole thing, well, weird. The studio is absolutely beautiful. The staff is perfectly nice. They have water, mats (for $1), meditation shawls and all that. There is singing, which was a major surprise for me and probably very unfortunate for my yoga neighbors because my voice is...not exactly angelic. Ahem. But you should do what I did and say, what the heck. I am here for the experience and I'm gonna have the whole experience. Weird or not. Mostly gentle stretching. A little chanting. Quiet meditation time. And...the gong. Lots of people I spoke with after love the gong. Me...it felt a little out-of-body-ish. But it wasn't creepy to me, as another reviewing found it to be. But everyone seems to have their own view of it. And that's what this is all about. Your experience, what it means to you. I enjoyed this, as I found it helped me relax and focus in a way most exercise does not. I'll come back. read more

I've done yoga for years, but like most Americans, most of the yoga I've done has been the physically-focused kind. Meditation is something I'd do in the 5-minute Shavasana period at the end of the class or at home as a separate activity. I don't sing or chant. So when I signed up for a LifeBooker deal for Sat Nam yoga, the expectation I had was that I'd be going for a nice workout with deep stretching and breath work. I was pleasantly surprised to find something different. The folks at Sat Nam teach all parts of yoga, not just the compartmentalized physical part. As I learned on my first day there, the key is to reconnect to our own truths and identities (Sat = Truth, Nam = Identity). There is chanting/singing - I'm still new to this, but it creates healing vibrations within your body. There's intense breath work, like breath of fire, while doing the asanas/exercises. This is to move old emotions, bad energy and blockages out of the body. These are not easy at first - long periods while holding the arms up, for example, but now my shoulders are much stronger. The more amazing thing is that we're learning to stay calm and focused through pain and difficulty which is changing the way that I react and feel in my stressful career. I invited my sister to come. She is the most religious person I know. Went to bible college for theology, and at some point, wanted to be a minister, or even a pastor's wife. She loves it. She finds it to be completely in line with her Christian beliefs, and often points out the parallels and overlaps with Christianity. Of course, she did have to look up the teachings first and obtain the meanings of the chants before she would participate. Class ends with yogi tea and we sit and talk about our experiences, and ask questions. This is how I found out so much. I asked about wearing white, why this is different than other yoga I've tried, etc. My sister also asked a bunch of things that allowed her to make sure that she isn't accidentally participating in weird creepy stuff. The tea is so good. The Vinyasa classes are like the familiar classes of other yoga places with all the warrior, balancing and stretching poses, although may include some chanting and breath work. I'm getting my butt kicked in these ones, so I'm still managing to get the workout I desire. Please note that if you buy a Groupon or LifeBooker, you may encounter a little frustration in getting signed up. It seemed that the company, Metabody, was not informing Sat Nam of the deals they had put out. They hadn't heard of my LifeBooker, for instance. Signing up online to register for classes didn't work for me. So I just showed up, and that's exactly what you should do. They'll happily sort it all out for you when you arrive and find room for you as well. read more

I happened upon this place through a reiki Meetup group. I visited a Friday Night Healing Share, had a brief reiki session, and was in love with reiki. This was back in the summer of 2014. I didn't visit for some time after that but in the past couple weeks Sat Nam has been my heaven on earth. They have full and new moon events that are incredibly powerful, a wonderful yin yoga + reiki class, caring instructors, and a wonderful gift shop. It's really hard for me to say which instructors are my favorite. I've had nothing but positive experiences here. After every visit here I go home feeling like I'm on a cloud. I do wish the space was larger, particularly the gift shop as I tend to feel quite nervous /worried I am in someone's way or feeling as if I am standing too close to someone. Other than that it's a great space. I can see that lots of people are tapping into the incredible sense of community, love, and healing here. I do hope in the future they can expand. :D read more

Sat Nam! This my favorite yoga Studio in Chicago... If you want to take your practice to the next meditative level this is the place for you.. If you're not familiar with Kundalini you might find it really weird.. as the one reviewer stated , Kundalini is not like other yoga. It's more of a breathe and meditation practice , and can be less physical. The Gong bath is my favorite part! The sound does envelope you and you can feel the vibrations in your entire body, it's super relaxing and trans-formative. You have to have an open mind, but the benefits are undeniable! read more

I tried out a couple of classes at Sam Nam this week because they had a $20 for 2 weeks unlimited yoga deal. Very impressed by this studio! Monday night class with Jude was awesome! I've been doing yoga for about 6 years and I want my yoga classes to do it all - make you feel like you got a bit of a work out but also got a chance to really get a good, deep stretch. Jude's class was perfect for that. He included challenging, strength-buidling poses/flows, including some that were really creative and I hadn't done before, and also some good, deep stretches. Hamstrings are saying thank you, and I'm now back on my bike. :) I also appreciated that people in the room were all different levels and he taught to everyone, and did a lot of modifications, including special instructions for someone who had an injury. (I've heard a lot of yoga teachers just tell people to work around it or "don't do anything that hurts." Not that helpful!) I also absolutely loved the building! It feels like you are walking in to a retreat center or something. I've been to a lot of different studios (in Chicago, SF, and DC) and this was definitely one of the most beautiful yoga space I've ever been to. The building and practice space are absolutely gorgeous. read more

Sometimes Sat Nam is exactly what I need in my week. A wonderful community that expands the mind in a way that can be hard to find at most yoga studios. All of the teachers I have had definitely display their passion for teaching. I always leave Sat Nam feeling like my mind has been rebooted. I have tried the full moon ceremonies, a shamanic journeying workshop and try to make it to as many kundalini classes as I can. They've all been uniquely awesome! If anything, it's worth a try - they have a great new student deal. Namaste! read more

I took the $20 for 2 weeks and I've enjoyed it and I think I will sign up for more. The place is small but they have one studio on the first floor and another one in the garden apartment. I attended to the morning classes and the teachers were very nice, knew how to queue the poses, patient, and very knowledgeable. Had tea after the class and enjoyed the company. I am new to Yoga and I thought It was going to be intimidating to come here but since the teachers were warm, I've enjoyed it. The store offers plenty of items as well. read more

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Kundalini yoga as the king of all styles of yoga is so different and magical. I have experimented with all kinds of yoga versions for the past 2 years and boy...there is no class like a kundalini one. Karampal is wonderful, magical and beautiful inside which also contributes to her class' ambiance .It is always a pleasure to indulge in a Sat Nam session. The gong bath and meditation are really relaxing and simply melt your stress away. Magical experience. Oh! And I love the yogi tea they serve at the end of class, the little discussions, no fakeness, no Lulu Lemon yoga gear show offs, just real genuine people surrounded by positive energy and greatness! Life is good. Sat NAM! read more

I recently moved to Chicago and I did the two week trial and the space is great. Very welcoming and the amount of different types of classes they offer is unlike any other studio I've been to. I took a yoga with reiki class with Krystle and loved it. I'd never participated in a reiki healing session so I was a bit skeptical. All of my skepticism was washed away as soon as it happened. My eyes were closed and she didn't touch me but I could literally feel my energy shifting. I thought it was just her physical presence (the skeptic in me) but I could still feel it minutes later well after she's walked away from me. I recommend everyone take at least one class here. There's bound to be something that moves you. read more

My favorite yoga studio in all of Chicago (and I have been to most of them). Sat Nam is the real deal. The most authentic yoga experience you will find that truly honors the practice of yoga originating in India. Come here if you want to experience beautifully led classes taught by qualified and caring yoga teachers. I truly cannot say enough about Sat Nam and the woman who started this studio, Karampal. P.S. take one of Karampal's kundalini classes- you will not regret it!! read more

Like other reviewers I and my friend were extremely nervous walking up. It is not in a basement though it's in a historic 3 flat on the first floor. The staff, I'm not sure of her name, was awesome and funny and did not take it super serious, she realized it was different for a lot of us. My favorite part was the meditating and gong. It was crazy I've never truly meditated and it was invigorating. The exercises made me sore and i was sweating! The people who go there are of all walks of life and chill and there to relax and mind their own business. The poses and breath of fire are different but it's an experience. I made my second booking I will be back. If you want different, relaxing and chill people come in. Don't be nervous when you walk in an apartment! FYI we are both newbies read more

Loved The Studio & The Class First off, the building is fantastic; beautiful, clean, great vibe. Lots of great yoga gear and other accessories for sale. Took my first class last week - Yin Yoga with Reiki. There were only three people in the class, which made for lots of individual attention. The pace of the class was perfect, and I received three hands-on Reiki treatments. For $20, you can take two weeks unlimited classes. I will be back! read more

Sat nam is a place you come to change. This is not frou-frou corporation yoga that you come to show off your headstand with wine parties after so you can post on instagram with #yogi_lifestyle and read fee-good quotes after. No - you come here because you want something deeper, you know that the gym yoga and fancy pants isn't what practice is about. The focus here is kindalini but they also offer vinayasa and other types. The people and the tea afterwards is a plus. Note decor is homey and simple, and space is compact so no showers/mat storage. Come, give it time, discover what it actually feels like to practice with a community of people. The community healing night is also a great event if you are looking for new masseuse/bodywork therapist as well. read more

Absolutely love this place! I have taken a few friends to classes and the healing circle. Everyone is so friendly and welcoming. I can't help but continue coming back. read more

Not expected to be singing their own made up songs and sit with my eyes closed half of the class while the teacher reads you a monologue from her phone. Should be renamed as a cult and not a yoga studio. What a waste of time and money. read more

For kundalini yoga i think they are best in Chicago. They have so many things to offer especially for eastern health stuff. Try it and you like it read more

I was confused when I entered and when I left this place. Then, I logged onto Yelp to see what others thought, and I was very surprised by the many 5 star reviews, until I read the review with the one star. It was exactly how I felt. I do not think these reviews are true five star reviews because the studio offers entries into a raffle for a $100 studio gift card, based on the length of the review. Although these reviews are used for their website, and not yelp, they could easily be pasted on yelp, which is why I think there are so many five star reviews. Based on my Yoga session today, it couldn't have been worse. To start with, the instructor was ten minutes late. (Very rude in the yoga community) The studio is also set up strange. The studio looks like it was a family residence at one point--there is even a cat in the hallway. The studio is basically a living room and a dining room that are connected, and the instructor sits on a sheepskin blanket, on raised ledge by the window. The place is so small that everyone's mats were about a foot apart. The poses were pretty impossible to do because I kept touching my neighbor to one direction, and on the other, I burnt my hand on the heater. It was a bad experience. To make it worse, I had a class scheduled for the following day, so that I could give it another try, but got an email at 10 PM saying the class tomorrow was cancelled. I do not know if it is a sign to not go back, or a blessing. Either way, this yoga was uncomfortable from the beginning. There was 5 minutes of singing in a language I didn't know too. All together, it seemed like a big waste of time. read more

One class was enough for me. The Indian wanna-be instructor was cheesey. If you have a burning need to breathe through your eyelids this may be the place for you. But now that I have spent a year doing yoga elsewhere I can name two places I vastly prefer (Renuil and West Loop Athletic Club). Other commenters seem so impressed by a nice studio that offers mats and water. Isn't that to be expected? For those looking for a physical, relaxing rather than see-with-your-third-eye experience, this is not the place. read more

Really enjoy this studio! It's like a peaceful island in the concrete jungle of West Loop. Jerry is great for reiki! I also really love their Kundalini and gong classes. Definitely helpful in reclaiming your zen after a super stressful week at the office !! IThe trees and flowers surrounding the property help to set the atmosphere of this cute spot. and the instructors are very friendly and happy to answer questions. read more

I left a previous review of sat nam yoga and it is just getting better! I LOVE yoga now especially class with Olivia! TO say that yoga and the teachers here have given me a new lease on life is an understatement. I have been going since August however I practice at home daily due to the energy that I have developed since first visiting this studio. They are all so patient, encouraging, and adhere to the limitations of all its clients. The teachings of SAT NAM have changed me for the better at a time when I was totally LOST. AND....I have lost inches and am so much stronger since practicing this all encompassing art:) Enjoy!! read more

This is a beautiful studio with a cute shop to buy all things yoga and highly trained teachers. They have lots of workshops and classes to choose from. I took a Yin class with Mason Pain and he is awesome, we even were able to enjoy a mini reiki treatment during shavasana. I highly recommend if you're visiting Chicago to check it out, you'll feel right at home. read more

It was love at first site as there is some beautiful alchemy going on at this studio between the gorgeous vintage building, the owner/instructors and the community attending the classes. I have taken kundalini classes at other centers and have enjoyed the instructors, however this is the first one I truly felt at home and part of something greater. As challenging as a class can be (or as challenged as I may feel as I enter each class), I am always able to find my bliss here after it's all said and done. Come for the class, stay for the tea and you will find yourself gravitating to the beautiful community that is flocking to this space. Sat nam! read more

I love this studio. Everyone is really nice, there's a lot of positive energy which is very soothing. The yogi tea is amazing. Friday I tried their healing community event and it was amazing. A great way to be exposed to various healing modality, try it and ask questions. I'll definitely go back. read more

Wonderful place! I just moved back to Chicago and am really grateful to have found this studio. I"ve taken about 5 or 6 classes there. The teachers are skillful, kind, and awesome, and after every class, they serve Yogi Tea made from scratch, which is spicy, sweet, and delicious. The classes consist of meditations and movement sequences that can be really intense, but I always walk out feeling a million times better than I did walking in. Highly recommended! read more

I started at Sat Nam Yoga with the $20 for two weeks deal. I like to get the most for my money, so in the 2 weeks I tried as many different classes and teachers as I could. That may explain why I felt so many benefits so quickly. After two weeks I started going to class on a regular basis. I came to know and love Kundalini Yoga though Sat Nam Yoga and the teachers there. I have tried Kundalini yoga DVDs and they are better than nothing but they are not a substitute for the experience of a class at Sat Nam Yoga. There are many classes that teach yoga with a western approach in the West Loop. Sat Nam does not pretend to be of that mind. The kriya (set of exercises done in the class) has a specific purpose and benefit for your body and it prepares your mind for meditation. After almost 2 years, I am amazed at the many benefits I have received from a regular practice. Sat Nam Yoga has a very special energy and it is a kind and welcoming community. Both Kundalini teachers and the other yoga discipline teachers are all passionate about what they do. That passion is contagious and it will help you develop your mind and body and pursue your own passion. Plus you get yogi tea. read more

Even as a beginner and struggling with some of the postures and moves, the combination of yoga poses and breath of fire is so effective that I was amazed by how fast the it gets to my core and releases emotions and stagnant energy. After working hard on my body, I enjoyed it very much the meditation with gong. Very relaxing. Thank you so much for the wonderful experience. read more

A very close friend recommended Sat Nam Yoga Chicago and so I went to check it out. I took an easy level Kundalini class and by the end I felt really alive, energized and totally fascinated with the whole Kundalini way of doing yoga. I knew I'd be doing this for the long haul. Kundalini has some things you may never have experienced before, after class there was a gong meditation which was super relaxing and even mystical, never ever experienced anything like that before! Then to get grounded and ready for that world out there they served Yogi Tea and we all sat in a circle and shared our experiences. Lovely! The space itself is something that's so centering it's a perfect place to unwind and really focus on your self for 90 heavenly minutes. The teachers are truly inspired and inspiring, it was like having a personal trainer right there to guide me through and inspire me to go beyond myself which I did and it felt so so good! My second time going there they had a special event; a new moon gong ceremony and it was off the chart in terms of positive energy! Then my third time I went there was a healing circle which I loved. What has amazed me is how strong a community there is at this place. After 2 weeks I felt a connection with almost everyone there. It is such a pleasure to be there but also a great learning experience. I'm really aware so much more about what taking care of myself means! read more

Shortly after my review, I received a response email from the studio's director. I am glad they were professional in their response and tried to rectify the situation. Therefore, I decided to change my rating. If I took into consideration the last few classes as well as the ambiance of the studio, I would be happy with the overall quality. I would be open to trying another class here in the future. read more

I was introduced to Sat Nam Yoga through a Groupon and I absolutely loved it. So far, there hasn't been a place I don't like. I love the atmosphere, vibe, and classes. The Sat Nam community has been consistently very kind and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this place!! read more

Great place to learn kundalini yoga and about other forms of yoga. I've taken numerous classes here from kundalini to yin yoga to qi gong and all of the teachers have been incredibly kind, welcoming and a joy to work with; they also have workshops and meditation events that are great if you're into that kind of thing or curious about it. They also offer energetic healtings and sell a plethora of books, jewelry and crystals. It's a joy to come here. If you haven't tried Kundalini yoga before, go! They have a great deal for newbies and you can get a feel for the different styles. read more

This studio is on the smaller side but absolutely gorgeous, personable and inviting. I attended an evening kundalini class and enjoyed tea with the group afterward. They have a great selection of spiritual gifts and goods for sale in the lobby as well. I took the bus but parking seemed available on surrounding streets. read more

Wonderful place, wonderful people! I have been there couple times on Health Fair called Healing Circle., every first friday, wonderful event. I was giving Reiki and receiving Reiki. read more

I love the energy and atmosphere of this place! my favorite yoga studio of all times. The variety of classes they offer is great, you can go to classes that kick your ass (in a good way) or go to relaxing healing circles that feel like such a wonderful treat among the everyday bullshit. I highly recommend enrolling. read more