I love trying different studios and really love this one! The vibe is so calming and the front desk is very friendly. The instructors are great and they always have open spots for any class I want to try. I tried this place for the first time 2 weeks ago and have gone back consistently since then. The locker room is huge and everything is so clean. Definitely can see myself becoming a regular here. read more

Yoga By Degrees - Yoga Near Me - Western Springs, Illinois

I love the classes here. Especially the ones that have low lighting. Great instructors too.

So grateful to find this location. They're warm and welcoming. Colleen's classes have been so rewarding and her style of teaching is perfectly aligned with what we need. Love this place! read more

I am obsessed with the hit pilates class. Krista the instructor is great. The place is very clean and just an overall great yoga studio. Can't wait for my next class read more

Large strip mall parking lot. Staff was friendly, and facility is attractive and clean. I did a level 1 class in a darkened room heated to 80-85 degrees. I do not recall the instructor introducing herself at the start of the session. Mirrored walls allow form check, but it is kinda dark in there. Acoustics are not the best, at times I found it difficult to clearly hear the teacher's instructions. Several Vinyasa flow type sequences were performed, but were a bit hard for me to follow since I was not familiar with the routines. As with any yoga class, I am very comfortable working within my own limits, but instructor recommended that I try a restorative class. LOL, I found that a bit disheartening! All in all, I will try Yoga By Degrees again, hopefully finding a class that suits my age, ability, and schedule. read more

Western Springs location is awesome!! Super clean and spotless and ofcourse the yoga is the best you'll find in the burbs!(most of the instructors are kick-ass! )They will definitly have a class to fit into your schedule 7 days a week,and the benefits of hot yoga are SUPERIOR to any other workout=crossfit,spinning or garbage Xsport gyms,etc,Sound mind=Sound body=Hot Yoga,Yoga by Degrees ROCKS read more

Fantastic studio. Very, very clean! Super friendly and knowledgeable instructors! Love, love, love the yoga sculpting and Pilates class! Fabulous workout every time I go!!! read more

I have been coming to YBD for many years now, and as a previous Lululemon employee I've been to a LOT of yoga studios. So, let me tell you a little bit about YBD and why I gave them 5 stars. First, the number of locations that you can pick from with your membership (or class pass) is fantastic. They have four locations: Wheaton, Downers Grove, Western Springs and Elmhurst. All four locations are comparable - they each have two studios, and sizeable locker rooms with shower facilities. Parking is usually easiest in Downers Grove or Elmhurst, though you can always find a couple spots at Western Springs and Wheaton as well. They both share lots with busy grocery stores, so they're usually pretty hopping! Classes range depending upon what you feel like - they offer Restorative, or yin, yoga in an unheated class, but the rest are all heated from 80 to 105 degrees. They also offer a Sculpt class which is a great mix of cardio and weight training along with yoga. Their level 1 and 2 classes are vinyasa flow, and are a fantastic workout! The studios are nice and dark, lit by candles, so very relaxing (and nobody can see you get all sweaty)! And at the end of each class, they bring you a lovely cool peppermint lavender cloth for your face to help you cool down, while you rest in savasana. They have SO many wonderful instructors, which to me is the most important part of yoga! These guys are the reason that I keep coming back, and that I actually can say that I LOVE to exercise! I'm sure if you try YBD you'll find your own favorites, but a few of mine that you can try are Lara, Colleen, Kara, Sarah P., Nadja, Heather, Shawn, Brandon, and Jenny T. They make yoga fun! If you're thinking of giving yoga a try, check Groupon - YBD often offers a 5 class pack for newbies. They also offer a free first week trial for newbies as well. No reason not to give it a shot - it just might change your life! :) read more

Lovely studio. Everyone is so nice and helpful. The check-in process is fast. They get you right into your room so you can start relaxing. Love it. The locker rooms are very clean with lots of products. The showers looked very nice, too. (I didn't use them) I would highly recomend this studio. read more

Absolutely love coming here when I get home from school. Nadja and Colleen are amazing teachers and they both have helped me progress in my practice. They are so considerate and push you to try new things. Love everything about this place! read more

We recently moved out of state and boy do we feel the loss of this wonderful place. The environment, teachers and workout are best in class. For a yoga novice like myself, I would find that I was planning all of my daily events around a class - I couldn't wait to go. It provided me serenity and peace. If this was a franchise, I would buy in! Love it! read more

Currently they have a deal for a free week of yoga to try the place out. It's pricey but it's worth it and they have deals for college students and teachers as well. They sell basic yoga clothes and mats. They have a huge and very clean/ modern locker room in the back with showers including soap and hair dryers. They have different yoga classes weekly running all day including cardio yoga and restorative yoga which is just relaxing. You do simple stretches on the floor only- it's perfect for the anxious customer. Yoga one is good for beginners and does simple poses. Then there's yoga two and three I believe which get super challenging. You look online for classes and just show up to class. Say your last name as you enter and they will tell you the room number, then go barefoot into class. Classes are in the dark with candlelight and calming music. Do not talk before and after class in this room as people may be meditating. Straps, blocks, and towels are available to borrow in the back. They place a wet scented towel on your forehead at the end of class. Each class has different room temperature, hence the name. Ask instructor if you have any questions, they are extremely helpful. I like this place because it's clean and relaxing. Too expensive for me though :( read more

This is my little runaway place. Very calming and peaceful atmosphere. Teachers are great.

I truly wanted to make sure I let someone know the terrible experience I had at the Western Springs Yoga by Degrees location. I have been an avid follower of Yoga and my wife and I are taking to Yoga really well. On 10/31, my wife and I attended the Yoga Sculpt class at 7:15 PM with Nadja L as the instructor. Typically, my wife and I take Yoga Sculpt with Kristen in the same location and have had a great experience. First, to start class Nadja L did not ask the permission of anyone in class if it was already to touch and offer help. At the beginning of class, while doing a pose involving bending of the knees, Nadja L came to me and instructed me to move my right knee further out. I understand this is normal and then proceeded to tell Nadja L that I couldn't do that due to pain. Instead of understanding and respecting my decisions, she started to touch my right knee and force me into a position that was putting more pain on my knee. I told he I couldn't do that and she then started to question me as to why I couldn't do it. I was deeply offended by her persistent and rude behavior in front of the whole class. After this, Nadja L would constantly be criticizing the way my wife and I were performing the stretches. Nadja L stated that her vocal orders were loud and clear and guests need to try to pay attention and follow the steps. Her persistence continued to the point where my wife and I had to leave midway during class because we felt targeted. I understand people might have off days but, this was something a lot more targeted to me. This was BY FAR the rudest and most stressful Yoga class I have ever been to at Yoga by Degrees. I legitimately felt targeted by her and her rude comments towards my wife and I. I did not consent to be touched and did not expect the instructor to treat me with no respect. I write this to honestly relay this information to someone who can monitor the behavior of the instructors working for Yoga by Degrees. This experience has tarnished my idea of what Yoga is. read more

I tried a restorative class yesterday and the instructor Bonnie who was subbing for the class was great. The class was heated and so relaxing and yet i still worked up a sweat. a much needed release after a 10 hour shift. I've been to other franchised yoga studios(i won't name names) and straight bikram studios and YBD beats these by a mile. It's so clean and the staff is friendly. I will be trying some of the heated vinyasa classes during my free week and can't wait to try everything they have to offer read more

Yoga By Degrees is great for all the reasons that other Yelp reviewers have mentioned. What I'd like to add is my review from the perspective of a pregnant woman. I had been practicing yoga for about four months when I became pregnant, but decided (after clearing it with my doctor) that I wanted to keep my vinyasa practice. I'm sure prenatal yoga is extremely helpful, but I wanted something a little more challenging than what is done in most of those classes. YBD offers Level 1 and 2 classes at 85 degrees, which is nice because you're not supposed to exercise in extremely hot conditions. The times and days for these classes vary by location, but are still convenient enough to fit most schedules. Most of the instructors are not certified in prenatal yoga, but they were knowledgeable enough to help me modify poses or offer alternatives, so that I could practice comfortably without hurting myself or the baby. I practiced all 39 1/2 weeks of my pregnancy and I'm so glad that I found a studio with such a supportive staff. Everyone was very encouraging the whole time. I have visited all three of their locations and they are all kept to a high standard of cleanliness. Western Springs is the largest studio and is located right next to a Mariano's, so you can stop and get a gelato after class :-) read more

Very nice yoga studio; I was impressed with the size of the rooms, the general atmosphere ( very quiet, I could not hear any outside noise), friendly staff. My bf and I took a restorative class with Lisa, he has never done yoga, I haven't in years..... she was knowledge and offered assistance to those who wanted it. Very nice large and clean locker rooms, my only complaint would be that it's about 25 minutes away from where I live.... how about opening one in Burbank! read more

This yoga studio was luxurious and I had a fabulous experience. I signed up for the free week they offer through their website and tried almost every class. I practice Bikram yoga downtown and am usually skeptical when trying new places, but this place impressed me, especially Nadja's sculpt class. The temperature is not at hot as Bikram, but I still got a workout because of the weight option in her sculpt class. I also tried YBD 1, which was helpful to learn the basic poses (that are not in Bikram at all), such as child's pose, cat/cow, downward dog, up dog, etc, and Lara is by far the best YBD 1 teacher that I had. My mom thought the same. She had total knee replacement surgery about a year ago, so she is unable to put pressure on her right knee which makes yoga even more challenging for her, but Lara helped her and showed her alternative poses she could do from her back. My mom also enjoyed Colleen's YBD 1 class because of the help she offered. Another class she liked was the Restorative class, which is a class that holds poses for 5-7 minutes each. (Extremely relaxing) I will probably still stick with Bikram yoga because I like the working out aspect to it. Many of the teachers at this studio kept repeating that this practice was a "work in," and not a "work out." Anyone that practices Bikram might not initially like this type of yoga because it is different, but I am happy I kept an open mind. I will definitely buy a group of classes when I visit the suburbs in the future. I would recommend Yoga by Degrees to everyone. Whether you want to relax and clear your mind in a Restorative class or get your blood pumping in Nadja's sculpt or YBD 2 class, Yoga by Degrees probably has a class for your liking. What makes it just awesome is the cold peppermint cloth that is placed on everyone's forehead at the end of each class! It was all worth it and i can't wait to go back. read more

These classes are super lame! I am so glad I did not commit beyond a 5 class pack. The restorative yoga was for geriatrics, not fit 30, 40, 50 year-olds. It was a total waste of time and when I tried the level 1 and level 2 classes, I was not challenged. I thought the sculpt fusion would be enjoyable, but the woman yelled at us the whole time @6am and played AC/DC. Where is the happy medium here? If a class is taking place in a yoga studio, I am not expecting someone to yell at me with a loud, raspy voice - especially at 6am, my goodness! read more

I've been coming to YBD for six months and I love it. There are 2 studios and both are spacious, clean, heated and lit by flames candles. Locker room is clean and stocked with useful items like mouthwash and hair ties. The teachers are great, experienced and have a positive attitude. They demonstrate the poses throughout the class, offer adjustments, and encourage you to do your best. I especially like classes with Christy and Eugenia. I usually come for yoga sculpt which is a wonderful mix of free weight lifting and yoga. You will get a great workout and find your zen. I've tried other yoga studios in the area and this one is the best. read more

I bought a Groupon once and now I am hooked. The studio is very clean ! And I really want to comment on how friendly and inviting the instructors are. They are also well-educated and insightful, always including an inspiring mantra at the beginning of class. My favorite little thing they do is put a cold peppermint infused towel over your forehead at the end of class and it keeps me coming back. I highly recommend this studio to anyone at any level. I have not been to the other studios, but the Western Springs location is superb! Namasté. read more

I absolutely loved the classes at Downers Grove! I will say that when I first signed up for a year, after a week trial, I had to get used to the girls at the front desk. The greeting was not particularly warm & fuzzy, but after awhile it did improve. LOVED the studios, instructors & showers. Just wish there was a YBD opening closer to me. Those railroad tracks at Westmont are a pain at rush hour!! So much so, that I did not sign up again...boo! read more

I have been going everyday and it is great. Has great retail and the rooms are spotless. The teachers are great. The first week is free. If you get a matt you get two weeks free. The locker rooms a clean. Im so happy I found a place perfect for me! read more

This place is amazing! Only 4 classes and I feel like a new person!! I'm 50, overweight and arthritic......these things concerned me. The teachers are amazing, understanding and accommodating, I think I'm hooked!!! read more

Love this yoga studio! I have never been a big fan of yoga, but wanted to give this studio a chance get some stress relief and to get a full body stretch. The instructors here are so accommodating and friendly, I feel welcomed. I have been to 10 classes and after my groupon finishes up I will be joining as a member. I feel amazing after I complete a class and I noticed I sleep better and just feel more calm. Love hot yoga!! Thank you! read more