The Lab Yoga Studio: Balance, community, and mindful movement in Chicago.
The Lab Yoga Studio in Chicago offers a welcoming, down-to-earth space where movement blends with mindfulness. Reviews highlight a non-competitive vibe, inclusive community, and instructors who truly care. Led by experienced teachers like Chris and Wade, the studio provides a wide range of classes and a comprehensive teacher training to support practitioners at every level.
1154 W Grand Ave, Chicago, IL 60642, USA
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Dynamic yoga sessions focusing on movement, breath, and mindfulness for all skill levels.
Comprehensive yoga teacher certification program led by experienced instructors with personalized support.
In-depth sessions on advanced poses, meditation, and yoga philosophy to deepen your practice.
Welcoming classes with modifications and guidance for those new to yoga or recovering from injuries.
Social gatherings and group activities that foster connection and support among students.
Overall rating
Eugene Park
Fantastic yoga studio! As someone who has been practicing yoga for nearly 25 years—in LA, New York, Philadelphia, etc.—I can say unequivocally that The Lab is one of the best studios I've ever been to. Feel so lucky that it's now just a few blocks from my house! The classes are the perfect blend of a physical workout, some grounding mindfulness practice (without any put-on, gratuitous "spirituality"), and overall good vibes. It's not hyper competitive like some other yoga studios, where everyone seems to be trying to out-do one another with acrobatic inversions and crazy backbends. There's also a nice age and gender balance at The Lab, both among the teachers and the students. This gives the place a much more down-to-earth feeling, where everyone is truly welcome. It's the least corporate, most chill yoga studio I've been to in a long time!
Ashley LaMontagne
Updated review for 200 hr teacher training: After a few months of regularly attending classes at The Lab, I signed up for their 200hr yoga teacher training. It was one of the best decisions I've ever made. I can't imagine a more comprehensive, balanced yoga training exists in Chicago. Chris and Wade complement each other perfectly, both of them bringing in 20 + years of experience and a genuine desire to help students by meeting them where they're at. Over the course of the training, they managed to make each person in our group of 25 feel seen and supported. They were encouraging, reliable, communicative and happy to be there. I had many injuries and was not an advanced student when I began my TT, so I was worried that I would stick out and hold back the group. Instead, I was taught modifications and learned many valuable tricks that I plan to use when teaching those with limitations. If you are thinking about doing a teacher training with The Lab, take this as your sign from the universe - you won't regret it. Studio review: If you're looking for an inclusive yoga studio with teachers who care about their students, this is the place. I had a major health setback in 2021 that involved multiple surgeries and radiation.I wanted to get back into yoga, but I was afraid - I knew some teachers pushed too hard. A friend told me about this place and suggested I reach directly out to the owner, Chris. He was incredibly thoughtful and attentive on our phone call and helped me decide which classes were a good fit. Over the last few months, every teacher I've taken a class with has been beyond supportive. There is something truly special about the little community that The Lab has created and I would recommend this spot to anyone, regardless of where they're at in their yoga journey. ps: shoutout to Piper and her wheaten greetins'.
Nick Roy
This is the best yoga studio I have ever practiced at! I’m pretty particular when it comes to yoga and have practiced many different styles over the years: kundalini, bikram and ashtanga and all types of flow classes. Over the past 15 years I’ve bounced around a couple different studios and honestly can’t give up kundalini yoga but after my first class at The Yoga Lab, I immediately signed up for the monthly unlimited. I’ve taken seven classes over the past 10 days and can finally say I found a yoga studio that I can call home. Most of the yoga studios here in Chicago have great teachers, but what I like about the Lab yoga studio. The most is how dynamic each class is. For me, they offer literally the dream combination of flow, breath work, a constant challenge but not a struggle, an undercurrent of spirituality but no fluff stuff and just good vibes all around. I can’t highly recommend this studio enough!
Abby Whalen
The Lab is hands down my favorite place to practice yoga. The space is peaceful and empowering, gorgeous and encouraging. But the instructors are what put it over the top! Chris and his team create sequences that give you exactly what you need. His class offerings cross the entire spectrum of yoga experiences and everyone can find what they like at the Lab. The studio is incredibly welcoming and encouraging, both from the instructors and students. If you are looking to expand your practice I highly recommend you look into his workshops or even explore his teacher training program. Hands down the best studio in Chicago!
Garrick Wright
Lab yoga is bye far my favorite studio. Every instructor I have taken a class from has been amazing. Since starting here I have grow so much in my practice. When taking part in the class everyone is amazingly friendly and makes you feel like your part of a community.
