Yoga on the Lake
Yoga on the Lake is a studio in Chicago with classes in hot yoga and vinyasa. About 67 classes a week with 36 facilitators, busiest on Mondays and Tuesdays. Most classes start in the morning.
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The feel
Compared with the rest of Chicago, Yoga on the Lake leans toward Hot yoga 5.4×, Sweat 5.2× and Barre 3.3×.
How Yoga on the Lake feelsStyles, energy and times, against the rest of ChicagoWho leads here
Ashley13 classes in two weeksKristi11 classes in two weeksChristine9 classes in two weeksHeather7 classes in two weeksDamon6 classes in two weeksLiz6 classes in two weeks
All 36 facilitatorsPrices and booking
Each class links straight to Yoga on the Lake’s own booking page, so the full price goes to the studio and its facilitators.
Prices, memberships and good to knowHow to book, what to bring, getting thereAbout Yoga on the Lake
yoga on the lake runs well over a hundred classes across a handful of studios, and most of them are hot. Heat is the main thread here, with vinyasa, soul sculpt and barre sessions that build sweat and strength. Gentle yoga, yoga nidra and tai chi sit alongside the more intense practice, so the schedule covers quite a range.
It suits you if
- you like sweating through a morning practice
- you want strength work next to your yoga
- you prefer a shorter session between other plans
At a glance
66classes this week
36facilitators
Read more about Yoga on the LakeWhat the classes look like, When and with whom
What the classes look like
The classes here lean heavily into heat. More than half of the timetable is hot yoga, and sweat is one of the most common threads, alongside core and pelvic floor work and strength. Vinyasa is a steady presence, many sessions are marked all levels, and soul sculpt, barre and power vinyasa add a more athletic edge.
For a slower pace, gentle yoga comes in both heated and unheated versions. Yin, restorative classes, meditation and floating yoga nidra give the timetable a quieter side, and tai chi offers a flowing, grounded practice without much heat at all.
When and with whom
Most classes start in the morning, with more than half beginning before noon and about a third before 9am. Popular starts include 6:30am and 9:15am, with a noon slot and a 5:30pm evening class also drawing a good number of people. Monday, Tuesday and Friday are the busiest days, and weekends make up about a fifth of the schedule.
Most sessions run an hour, while the express classes are 45 minutes. Dozens of facilitators teach here, and Ashley, Kristi, Christine, Heather, Elise S, Liz, Chloe, Stacy, Brooke and Nathan lead the largest share of the classes.
Yoga on the Lake: questions and answers
Is it all hot yoga?
Yes. Most of the classes are hot yoga, so expect the room to be heated for many of them. Gentle yoga and the yoga nidra sessions are also on the timetable, so there is a range of temperatures and paces to choose from.
Is it good for beginners?
Many classes are marked all levels, including the vinyasa classes. Gentle yoga and the restorative and nidra sessions are slower and suit someone finding their feet. Ashley, Kristi and Christine lead many of the classes, so their names are a good way to see how the sessions feel.
When do most people practice here?
Most practice is in the morning, and more than half of the classes start before noon. Mornings with a 6:30am or 9:15am start are common, and the busiest days are Monday, Tuesday and Friday. Evening classes are less frequent, with a few starting around 5:30pm and the latest starting at 7pm.
Are there shorter classes?
Yes, there is a range of shorter classes. The express sessions, including soul sculpt express hot and barre express, run 45 minutes, while most other classes run an hour. Mindful movement tai chi is also a 45-minute class.
What if I want something other than hot yoga?
Strength and barre sit alongside the yoga. Soul sculpt classes, barre hot and power vinyasa express are among the names to look for if you want to sweat and build strength. For slower sessions, look for floating yoga nidra and sleep meditation.