Bikram Yoga West Loop

I enjoy the studio and the teachers. Bikram Yoga is definitely a challenge and they guide you through with great feedback along the way.

The teachers are fantastic and professional. I always felt welcomed from day one.
I really like the studio because it’s spacious, clean and quiet. The cold shower i take after class it’s the best shower!
Pricing on monthly auto-​pay is reasonable and fair.
Bikram Yoga is very challenging. If you like to push yourself and build resilience this is your practice.

Great location in the city easy to get to from the expressway and parking is not difficult to find. Small class sizes (I’ve even had a Semi-​private once by chance). Friendly helpful staff with attentive instructors.

Clean, motivating staff and members, intense, hot — everything you’d hope to expect! It was my first time doing bikram OR yoga, so I was very nervous. However, once there, I felt welcomed by everyone. Can’t wait to go back! Great location!

So I just called after looking through my Gilt City… I had an expired Gilt promotion: Which I paid $ 50 for: it was for 20 classes. I called and spoke to an unhelpful person, and explained that I had paid $ 50 for this and the fine print on the
is: MAY BE USED TO OBTAIN THE DISCOUNT STATED ON THE VOUCHER DURING THE PROMOTIONAL PERIOD STATED ON THE VOUCHER; AFTER THAT TIME AND FOR A PERIOD OF FIVE (5) YEARS FROM THE DATE OF ISSUE, THE VOUCHER MAY BE REDEEMED WITH THE VENDOR FOR RETAIL GOODS AND SERVICES EQUAL TO THE VALUE FOR WHICH IT WAS ORIGINALLY PURCHASED.
So with $ 50 burning a hole in my pocket, I thought, GREAT! I can use their $ 39 intro month schedule… sure, I’ll eat 11 dollars, but I want to try it, and it’s down the street from my house!
No go. when I asked about even eating some of the money that I spent towards the company this cranky man works for. he said… nope! I could come in for 2 classes, and have a $ 4 credit, as 2 classes are $ 36 bucks. Fail. Here I come Core Power Yoga. Not even interested in your place with that kind of customer service.
2 thumbs down.

I love bikram.
This studio is less crowded than others… which I secretly like because it feels less hot. I know, it’s like cheating… but I can’t help it.
There isn’t as many options for times but overall they work.
I like the sternness of this studio. Others are really lax about being quiet in the room, etc.

I’m currently using the $ 39 new student unlimited intro special.
I’d never done bikram yoga prior to starting out here, and wow, bikram yoga is so different from vinyasa yoga. They’re like yin and yang or black and white. Opposite sides of the same coin. Donnie and Marie. Peanut butter and jelly.
First of all, it’s really hot in there. Like really hot. By the time class was through, I looked like I had taken a shower with my clothes on. I glanced at the guy next to me, and there were PUDDLES of sweat pooled on top of his yoga mat. Kind of gross. So, be prepared to sweat. A lot. A lot a lot.
Second, unlike vinyasa yoga, bikram yoga always follows the same sequence of poses. Every class, it’s rinse and repeat. Rinse and repeat.
After your first bikram yoga class, you absolutely positively cannot complain about the class being «too repetitive.» You signed up for this kiddo. No complaints.
Last, I’ve slept like a baby after every class! Some of the best sleep I’ve had in a long time! Well worth the effort!

Please note that this studio is more intermediate bikram yoga than beginner bikram yoga and Naveed teaches most of the classes. great if you want fast paced. As someone who is new to bikram (doing hot yoga for 7 yrs), I was surprised by how rude Naveed (who is the owner) was to me. From the moment I walked off the elevator he was rude. I asked if I needed to sign a waiver and he basically threw down the clipboard.
Once class started, I immediately knew that this was NOT A BEGINNER CLASS. Naveed taught it military style and did not perform the moves nor did he come around to correct posture. He also spoke so fast it’ll make your head spin. There were 5 of us in the Wed afternoon class and 4 had been there before. Naveed said about 17x that «You’re doing it wrong and it won’t help you» making me feel like a fool in front of everyone. Yet he refused to come around and correct the issue.
At the end I spoke to him about my concerns and he said «I have over 3,000 clients and I don’t need you here.» Yep that was said.
As I was writing this, Naveed did call to apologize, so while he may have been quite rude in my eyes, it is nice to know that people still have manners.

I’ve been to many yoga and hot yoga studios. People who don’t know the Bikram method will find it very different from other places. This is an authentic Bikram studio, so the dialogue is meant to be scripted, challenging, floors carpeting, doors close on-​time, no student talking, and non-​hands on. People tend to love or hate this style, but if you stick with it, and listen to the instruction, the results are undeniable. I love the Bikram method, and part of my yoga practice is just to surrender for 90 minutes. Naveed is kind, fully present, and inspiring. The studio has showers, and gorgeous natural light. The students I have met have been thoughtful and aware. Parking, public transportation and Divvy stations all around. Try the 30 day challenge and you will be amazed! Namaste,

Novice yogi here–
started here last week. 39 dollars for the first month. Pretty nice deal .
Thus far I’ve only had Naveed –he’s been an incredible instructor. He genuinely cares.
Today was international yoga day. At the end of class Naveed gave us free coconut water. What a nice dude .
The facility is very clean. Has a happy, pleasant vibe that makes you want to come back :-)

I love this place!
Naveed is a take no guff instructor. He pushes you to your limit. Nazia is my calm meditative place, she gets me in the zone.
The studio is very clean and aesthetically pleasing. Very zen and tranquil.
Prices are equivalent to other local studios.
My only problem is I can’t make it more.

I really like Bikram Yoga West Loop. The studio is clean and welcoming and I enjoy the sense of community when looking for a place for my practice. It’s a very low-​pressure yoga studio, I never feel behind or that I can’t practice if I can’t do the poses. The teachers are always encouraging — so far I’ve had Nazia, Elizabeth and Lenee. I like them all for different reasons and honestly look forward to my practice here.
My only complaint is the parking situation, you will easily spend at least $ 7 for a 90 minute class. Of course, it is close to public transportation but I’m not crazy about getting on the L after I’ve spent 90 minutes exercising in a 105° studio.
Overall a great place for Bikram.

If you’re a Bikram beginner and are interested in my experiences as a beginner, please read my review here:
. It addresses many of the aspects of Bikram yoga that first-​timers are surprised/​shocked at when they compare it to «other yoga.»
I bought the 10 classes in 40 days deal offered on Groupon for an incredible deal. I made an effort to go every Monday evening for a month and a half, and I really enjoyed it! None of the classes I attended were at full capacity, so I was able to see myself in the mirror and not feel encroached by a neighbor.
Pros:
— Naveed is like the «father hen.» He’s behind the counter, he gives tours of the studio, he teaches classes. He is very encouraging and friendly. Luckily, the other 2 teachers I’ve had here had similar personalities.
— Classes are the traditional Bikram style. BYWL will do Bikram Choudhury proud.
— Schedule is very consistent.
Cons:
— One of the doors to the studio is extremely creaky and disruptive during savasana. Please WD-​40 it!
— Facilities are somewhat bare. The locker room is depressing. I’d like to see larger lockers with locks (I am very paranoid about theft) and brighter lights! And the shower stalls are really tiny but clean.
Overall, it’s a great location about 2 blocks west of Union Station, a block off the Adams St highway ramp, and there’s a parking lot.

May I just say that I am a huge fan of the carpet. I took bikram at 105f this summer, and upon exiting class, I slipped in someone’s sweat and fell on my tailbone :(Maybe this is the reason why Bikram himself recommended carpet… not sure, either way he is a total weirdo. Love the instructors too

I experienced an array of emotions and had a very up and down experience at Bikram Yoga West Loop.
Starting with the positives:
Naveed was welcoming and excited we were there to try the class. The space itself is beautiful. He kindly showed us around and I also noticed a nice variety of retail in the hallway. There were mats and towels available to rent and beautiful bathrooms.
The room where the class took place was very spacious and impressive. I loved the feel of it and the temperature was nice. Would have liked it a little hotter but I think perhaps we went to the first class of the day and the room didn’t have as much time to warm up. We also weren’t in the center of the room which could affect how much heat we actually felt. That itself didn’t bother me and I thought the space was wonderful and unique !
The deals the studio offers are of very good value. If you’re a fan of Bikram yoga, the pricing itself is probably enough to keep you coming back to this studio!
Now on to the negative:
I understand that Bikram isn’t supposed to be as warm and fuzzy as other yoga formats so I was mentally prepared to be instructed a little tougher. I am also an instructor myself in a lot of non-​yoga formats and I train new instructors. As an experienced instructor who trains other instructors, I know there are ways to offer corrections. There is a way that won’t make the client feel embarrassed or ashamed. Unfortunately that was not the delivery we received. I think it says a lot that I was prepared for something not so soft but was still disappointed in the delivery.
I was not told that we couldn’t or shouldn’t have water until the warmup was done. That would have been helpful to know as I heard in the beginning of the class that first-​timers should take it easy. I was simply trying to pace myself and was shamed kind of loudly for trying to grab a sip. It’s a 90 minute class. The warmup is quite long and I wasn’t sure when we were going to pause so I just wanted a sip. I wasn’t NOT moving with urgency so it’s not as if I appeared like some lazy person slacking off. From then on, most of my trust in the instructor was pretty much gone.
My husband was also loudly called out for doing tree pose wrong («you can do that at home»). Total turn off. My friend’s ring was rubbing against her hand so she took it off and put it to the side, and also got a loud «what’s going on over there?!» This isn’t just going to discourage new people from coming back, it’s downright rude.
If you’re the type of instructor who loves correcting people, either soften your delivery or walk around and quietly encourage people to adjust. Otherwise, you’re going to scare some people away. As an instructor I obviously don’t mind being corrected or touched but don’t make me feel shitty in front of everyone in the class.
Naveed has a style to him that is very unique. There is a militant element about him with a hint of dry humor. There were moments where he was encouraging me but moments where I think he would have been happier had I just left. For some people, you might be reading this and say «great, this is exactly the instructor I want.» If his style is meant to weed out the warm and fuzzy people and keep the people who enjoy some really tough love, then I’ll stay warm and fuzzy and go elsewhere.

Nice yoga studio. Clean and spacious. Nice instructor. Good timing. Heat was ok not the hottest but ok. My class was very small so I am not sure how hot it would be when it is crowded.
A bit weird shower/​changing room configuration. My only complain is the showers. I would’ve preferred it to have individual fully well partitioned showers…
I travel to Chicago frequently and most likely would come back.

I have practiced traditional yoga and hot yoga many years. I have been to Bikram yoga Seattle and Yoga to the People Seattle before. After relocating to Chicago, I am glad there is a Bikram yoga studio near my home. It is similar to the Bikram studio I went before, they opened the door 30 minutes before the class and locked the door or elevator when class starts. Locking the door or shutting down the elevator during class is safe for you (or your belongings).
The room is never over crowed. You don’t need to worry about if other people sweat too much. The temperature is controlled vThe restroom is clean. In women’s changing room, there are lockers. The instructor Naveed is great, he remember students’ names and will give you constructive help immediately. Overall, I enjoyed the practice here.

This is unfortunately a business run by conmen and drug addicts. The entire studio reeks of marijuana, their website allowed me to sign up for a class at 8pm, but Unilocal says their hours are until 8pm. When I arrived for my first visit, the instructor got into an argument with me and behaved arrogantly about yoga mat rentals. My second visit never took place because their elevator was shut down and their stairwell was locked. No one answers the phone and there is no answering machine nor voicemail.

I’ve been doing Bikram yoga on and off for 10 years in three different cities, and by far this is my favorite studio. I love that the ladies room has three very clean showers and that all of the students are respectful of one another and very friendly. I also really like that the classes are not over packed and there is always a nice little grace period given to anyone who is arriving right on time, so they can get ready and roll into class without all the stress of having to jockey for mat space… etc. I really like the teachers because they all emphasize going at your own pace, they rarely focus on specific students and keep to the classic Bikram rolling dialogue at an even stride with no outbursts, pauses, or sudden movements or activity outside of the teaching platform. All of the teachers seem to have great consideration and respect for the students and there really is no ego or judgement in the classroom at all.
I always think its kind of funny when someone reviews a Bikram yoga studio negatively after only ONE class. Sometimes you may have a class that feels cooler in temperature to you because of how your body feels, or the teacher is allowing for a couple of newbies to adjust with some grace, sometimes there may be a bit of sweat from the last class on the mirror because it is a hot and sweaty class. Come. On. Take more than one class and you will see that the next time you come back the temp may feel hotter, and the mirror may be crystal clear.
Take a week or two before reviewing this studio. I think that you will find that the kind teachers, friendly students and clean open space really make this studio the best one in Chicago. Modern showers and central location right by the green line, the blue line and Union Station. Kind of can’t get any better than that! Namaste.

5 out of 5. This is a great studio. All of the instructors are really positive and have great energy. The locker rooms are spacious and clean. I would get ready for work or to go out in the locker rooms!
I like the timing and regularity of the Classes. I always know exactly what time I need to arrive at the studio.
Also, all of the students at this studio seem to be really friendly people. It makes class and even more pleasant experience!
I have nothing but positive thoughts about this place!