About The Lab Yoga Studio
The Lab Yoga Studio is a welcoming space for all levels of yoga practitioners. Established in 2010, it offers hands-on classes that are athletic and alignment-based, providing both challenges for the body and relaxation for the mind. The studio is known for its experienced instructors, who create a friendly and community-focused atmosphere. One standout instructor, Wade, has received particular praise for his exceptional teaching skills and professionalism. He brings a deep knowledge of various yoga styles and emphasizes the health and spiritual benefits of practice. Participants appreciate his personalized approach, which accommodates different physical abilities and offers modifications for beginners. Classes often start with a focus on energy centers, allowing for a more thoughtful and grounding experience. The Lab provides a unique and warm environment, with mats and blocks available for use. Reviewers highlight the positive ambiance, making it a place not only for exercise but also for nurturing mental tranquility and spiritual harmony. With high-quality classes and a community feel, The Lab Yoga Studio is highly recommended for anyone looking to deepen their yoga practice.
The practice here is unlike anything else. This is authentic, grounded yoga—no distractions, just the real work.
Completing the 200-hour teacher training here was a life-changing experience, and every time I come back, it feels like home.
Chris runs the studio and teaches in a way that is real, direct, deeply human, and laced with a sharp sense of humor—he’s like the older brother you didn’t know you were missing.
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...read full review
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...read full review