This place really is like a second home. The community is wonderful and so are the yoga classes!…read moreRun don't walk if you're in the area and looking to begin for continue your practice!

I have been a member at Akasha Yoga for about three months now. I have attended maybe 50 classes…read morethere. I have been to two other Yoga schools and have nothing bad to say about any of them. However, Akasha is the best. The classes are a great stress relief and awesome exercise. The instructors are all very willing to help people new to Yoga, like myself. If this is the last Yoga place that I attend, I will be happy. Aside from relocating, I see no need to go anywhere else. My only complaint is that the store next door (Reclaimed...a artsy used furniture store) blasts their music and hammers on things, so it is difficult to totally relax during meditation when the furniture store is open (fortunately only) on weekends. Akasha also does other fun events to raise money for community projects and causes... drum circles, movie nights, Zumba and Tai Chi. It is a righteous place.

While I had always been interested in trying a yoga class and had enjoyed doing yoga occasionally…read moreat home with a video, I'd always been a little intimidated by fears I'd make a fool out of myself in front of a bunch of experienced yogis. But a friend of mine who belongs to Akasha bugged me to give it a try and offered to take me and my partner as guests on her membership. After the first class, we were hooked. My partner and I went back the very next day and signed up for monthly memberships and began going to classes several times a week. That was last Fall. There are several reasons I love Akasha Yoga. Aside from the warm and peaceful atmosphere, the instructors are all wonderful. Jennifer (the owner) is a fantastic instructor, has great energy, and a great sense of humor. In the months I was a member, I had the opportunity to take classes with all of the instructors at some point, and they are all fantastic in different ways, but they all strive to make everyone feel comfortable and welcome whether you are a complete beginner (like I was) or an experienced yogi. Akasha does a community class once a month on Saturdays that is free to all. Additionally, they raise money for various community causes each month and have different events and special classes planned throughout each month that add to the sense of community at Akasha. My partner and I recently had to move out of the area, and while Crystal Lake is a great suburb that we will miss, what makes us most sad about the move is that we can no longer take classes at Akasha. I would highly recommend this place for anyone interested in giving yoga a try, or for any yoga pros looking for a great place to practice.

I love this yoga studio! Very nice and quite place to relax and enjoy yoga! They have a lot of…read moredifferent class times and I really like my instructor! It is a non-profit organization and their prices are very reasonable! If you just drop-in the price is $15 for one class, however they have punch passes you can buy which bring down the price of classes as low as $10. I really like it here and they are located in downtown palatine! I like it because it is not a karate etc place that also offers yoga! The teachers are great and the price is average price for a yoga class!

I have been a yoga practitioner for many years - cycling through dozens of instructors. Most…read morestudios are nice with pleasant instructors but I believe i found a gold mine in the Himalayan Yoga and Meditation Center. Alina, a most gifted instructor is exceptional. She goes beyond teaching just the moves and emphasizes their connection to diaphragmatic breathing which results in a deep meditative state throughout the practice. Imagine doing an entire practice with eyes closed. This serves to quiet us so we can really listen and feel our bodies. In the three months I have practiced under Alina, I sleep better and my sinus condition has virtually disappeared. I am off my meds. There is no one like Alina!

Amazing place, both this location and grayslake. Every instructor here that I have been to a class…read morewith has been amazing, so kind, and great instructors. I always feel welcomed and have since I started going here a few months ago with no yoga experience. There is a great variety of classes and class times. They switch up the classes too to keep things fresh. Lots of events for you to try out. This is an amazing place, if you're questioning it just try it out. You'll love it here!

This is a peaceful and non-judgmental place where newcomers and yogi's alike are both welcome and…read moreencouraged. Anyone can partake and quietly absorb the positive energy and knowledge that yoga brings.

Pam is amazing. Hands down, the best yoga place I've ever been to. Relaxing atmosphere, small…read moreclasses. I haven't tried the candlelight yoga yet but I cannot wait to!

This is THE BEST place for yoga! ! Pamela is so knowledgeable about the yoga practice. Her voice…read moreis so calming and she is such a peaceful beautiful woman! What is so unique about her class, however, is that she informs you about the yoga practice as well. I highly recommend! !

I'm new to Pilates, and am so grateful for Carissa for introducing me! She is incredibly attentive,…read moreis very effective at explaining how to do the movements and what muscles to focus on, etc. I'd be completely lost without her! She makes it fun, and I get a total body workout, every time. Jessica is awesome too! I'm very happy with my experience here. I highly recommend this studio to my neighbors.

The environment is a little too uptight for a zen experience. It is difficult to achieve the mind…read morebody connection with such a young authoritarian instructor.

I've been going to New Level Hot Yoga twice a week for the past three years--it's been a…read morelife-changing experience. Not only are the instructors top-notch, but the yogi community is gentle and supportive. With classes seven days a week, offering hot yoga, hot flow, pilates, breathwork and meditation workshops, there is always an opportunity to find a little peace in our busy world. Robyn, the studio owner and lead yogi, is terrific--compassionate and fun--and keeps us centered. I look forward to my weekend classes each and every Friday!

I LOVE this place! I have been going pretty regularly since December and my strength has increased…read morepretty drastically. I find a great sense of peace while practicing. The instructors are amazing and always willing to answer questions. If you are considering trying Hot Yoga for the first time, I highly recommend it! I was intimidate the first time but there is no reason to be! Take it at your own pace, use the modifications if needed and rest if the heat is getting to you.

This studio is delightful! They have a variety of yoga, barre and other classes along with Pilates…read moreReformer classes, anywhere from beginning to advanced. My favorites are both on Sunday mornings so I like to alternate them! Nancy is the owner & teacher of Bhakti yoga on Sundays at 9:30a. She's a beautiful personality who reminds us to think gratitude as we strengthen & stretch. Bonnie teaches Pilates reformer at 8:30a and her class always makes me sore! Bonnie is a master at the Reformer for sure. The vibe in this studio is really warm and friendly. You'll be glad you made time for it!!

Nancy and her staff are remarkably inviting. I love the variety of classes they have. The app is…read moregreat easy way to see what they have going on. The first class is free so you can't miss trying them out!