Zen Yoga Garage

I was a newbie to the yoga world 2 years ago until I decided to get more into my practice and joined this studio. I have nothing but fantastic things to say about Zen Yoga Garage. Their staff are so friendly. The classes are modified for all levels. The studios are clean. The location is easy to get to with plenty of parking in the neighborhood. And it’s a lovely environment that makes everyone feel welcome no matter the experience you come in with.

I already miss you, ZYG! I used up my new student free weeks & groupon, and now it’s time to pony up for some classes, and I totally will! ZYG provides a welcoming environment, positive teachers & staff, and great classes. I challenged myself to attend my first hot yoga class ever here and feel so proud and happy that I did! Can’t wait to come back for more, and I love that this is only a short walk away from my home!

I love this studio! I found Zen Yoga Garage through Classpass and I frequent it as often as possible (unfortunately that is limited to 3 times a month). I’ve attended the heated sculpt classes with weights as well as the Barre class– such great workouts! The Vinyasa 1 – 2 class with Ali is also a great class, if you’re looking to stretch and still break a sweat. The studio is always clean, pretty big and staff is very friendly!

This is one of my favorite yoga studios near me. They have a great offering of classes early and late which make it so convenient for me. I have only taken the hot barre and hot yoga classes and both are amazing. The classes are energizing and challenging, you are pushed to what your body allows. Every instructor I have met has been welcoming and enthusiastic. If you can’t do something they are always quick to provide modifications. The space is open and light with very nice locker rooms.
A bonus is all the parking on Milwaukee, I have never had an issue finding a spot.

I’ve taken a few classes at ZYG via class pass. All in all, I like the studio and they do a nice job (good pace, variety, heat level, etc). I follow instructors I like (eg. Monika) vs. committing to specific studios but the consistency and cleanliness of the studio is important to me too. My only complaint at Zen is that sometimes other instructors come to class and do their own routine DURING class which can be sort of annoying and distracting to other students. I would think they respect each other enough to follow along but that’s not always the case. Other than that, great studio and good classes.

I left Corepower for Zen– Zen was more affordable, offered similar classes and has great instructors. Now that my 10 class pack is almost complete, I realized that their pricing has increased. How disappointing! Looks like I’ll be on the hunt for another yoga studio soon. I loved ya Zen, but now you’re just another Corepower.

I’ve been practicing at Zen since July 2013 after hopping from studio to studio. The first week is free and I would definitely take advantage of that. Since I started at Zen, it has grown so quickly. From 3 people in a class to 43 in a class! It’s been great to see a local business thrive, even with a corporate studio just a couple blocks away. The energy is energetic and very communal. I’ve made so many friends just by sitting on the couches before/​after class. There’s no judgement; just show up on your mat and breathe. I have the full benefits membership and get free workshops, free mat rental and a few other perks. There are several other options, though.
Keep in mind that it would be beneficial to show up at least 10 minutes early to get a good spot, especially Margo, Piper or Matthew’s classes (which are all my favorite classes to go to; Matthew’s burn class is insane). I recommend almost all of the teachers (can’t comment on those whose classes I haven’t taken), but their classes keep me break a sweat and laugh at the same time. Keep an eye out for windows up yoga in the summer!
Also super close to the Blue Line Western stop and right off of Milwaukee. When I drive it’s really easy to find parking on Moffit.

I took Mia’s hot Yin class and it made me feel a lot better after a hard Crossfit class! Her class was very relaxing. The facilities are very nice and so is the equipment.
Also, they have great staff who are nice and helpful.

I’ve been so pleased with my experience so far at ZYG. I’ve taken numerous basic vinyasa classes over the years at various gyms and studios.
I’ve been going to ZYG now mostly for their 5:45/6:00 a.m. yoga-​with-​weights classes. The teachers are very professional and energetic. The music is great, the vibe is positive, and the space is inviting.
I’ve actually never worked as hard before in a class as I have in the early morning «boot camp style» classes at ZYG. They PUSH you in a fun AND positive way.

Updating this review. The owner of the studio reached out to me after seeing me Unilocal review. Honestly, it was one of the best interactions I have had with a business owner in Chicago. She apologized for my canceled class and suggested I take a class with a specific instructor to get the best out of my yoga sculpt experience. — something that I really appreciate.
Additionally, I went back to ZYG yesterday to take their hot yin class and it was phenomenal. The instructor was very good and I got an amazing deep stretch out of the class. I cannot recommend this enough for runners like myself or just someone looking to unwind after a stressful day/​week.
I am very impressed by how ZYG handles customer feedback and it makes me think very highly of their studio. You can tell they are very client oriented and value their yogis’ opinions. Very happy to support this studio.

I have been attending classes here for a little over a month now — I discovered them through class pass. It is such a warm and welcoming studio! Very clean, modern and relaxed. I like how the incorporate the principles of yoga throughout all kinds of classes! They have a great range of times, and variety of classes, and I have enjoyed all the instructors I have experienced so far! Looking forward to summer and the garage doors opening!!! :)

This studio is fantastic.
I’ve never done yoga before; I hadn’t even been inside a studio before trying out the free week.
The studio itself is very clean and welcoming. There are 2 large rooms where classes take place and 2 small private lesson rooms. The studio is clean, smells amazing, and is overall very pleasant.
I have been going to the 5:45 am workouts for two weeks. The am workouts are a blend of yoga and barre (T/​Th) and hot yoga with weights (M/​W/​F).
I enjoy coming to this studio because it’s a calming environment with no «gym“timidaton. I cannot keep up with the yogis yet but all instructors always keep an eye out for beginners and help modify movements or help adjust your body.
I’m excited to continue trying new classes and eventually go to an actual vinyasa class.
Tip 1: There is a parking ban on Milwuakee until 6:00 am therefore if you go to the 5:45 am classes park on side streets or you can get towed.
Tip 2: Sign up for the continual monthly membership. There is a great discount for the first month (3 month minimum). You also get a discount of their merch and get to use mats for free.
Tip 3: there is a teacher discount so don’t forget your CPS ID when you sign up.

I remember the first time I sauntered into Zen Yoga Garage. It was a fall Sunday and I was sporting my prototypical look, in which I toe the line of looking like someone that spends most of their time on the streets, and a modestly presentable hipster. Admittedly, I was slightly apprehensive as I walked through the door. Though I had always been interested in the thought of yoga (stemming from old martial arts roots), the (at the time) obvious stereotype attached to yoga resonating in my mind was that it is a largely feminine practice. Personal slight awkwardness and all, Monika greeted me at the front desk and chatted through what ZYG had to offer.
It was probably about a week or so after that in which I worked up the nerve to head into the studio for my first class. Now I like to pride myself on the myriad of manly things that I do on a daily basis: grow a beard, smell of sandalwood, chop down trees, all that sort of stuff, however, it would be untruthful of me to say that I wasn’t nervous heading into my first class. Being a dude, in a female dominated environment, trying something that I had never done before, in which you’re in positions that can be awkward at first glance, was intimidating. That all changed after my first class.
From my first class onward, I was hooked. Not only to yoga as a whole, but to ZYG. The teachers are all extremely knowledgeable, patient, and understanding, with a dash of drill-​instructor like motivation (ok not that much like a drill instructor, but I couldn’t think of anything else). It is this mentality that contributes to the overall sense of community the studio emanates.

Took the Hot Yoga with Weights class on Saturday. LOVED it. If i lived close by, I’d be here all the time! It was definitely challenging and I was sore days later. but it was also invigorating and fun. I felt stronger and more collected after the 50 minute session. Nice open space (it’s a former garage.) so lots of natural sunlight. It was a great way to start a otherwise worthless, unproductive Saturday. Even if I did nothing else after the class, I’d still feel pretty good about myself! ha.

Heard about the studio by attending AMped chicago where piper and margit teach. I had my first class at the studio tonight and did so many things ive never done before in 6+ years of classes. Tried bird of paradise for the first time as well as a lot of binds. This place felt like a real community and they had flyers for tons of other events. I will definitely be back!

Love zen yoga garage! It definitely has an awesome community feel that I think is what makes the space unique! Laid back atmosphere with cool vibes! The garage doors are a pretty cool feature in the main studio bc it creates an open space and a pretty one of a kind atmosphere that definitely fits in with the Wicker Park/​Bucktown neighborhood. They offer heated and unheated classes as well as some higher intensity workouts.
Went to one of their workshops with one of my fav instructors who was visiting from out of town. The class was sold out and everyone was practicing mat to mat but it was a really cool experience. I also went to the AMP’d sunrise yoga event that was led by Zen over at the Dana hotel and would highly recommend signing up for the next event. I am not an early riser by any means but made the exception for a once a month event that really set the tone for the rest of my day!

Love the amazing yoga vibe here. The smell of incense and the nice collection of strategically placed Buddhas is so relaxing. The friendly, open nature of all the instructors is great. There is a real sense of community here. I am semi new to yoga but getting back into it on a more regular basis. So, It is nice to feel welcome and not intimidated as more of a newcomer. They also have a great selection of classes. I love Hot Buddha Yoga. Though I am partial to the heat. So fair warning this class gets REALLY HOT. That’s definitely a good thing!
Pros: Locker room is awesome. Plenty of lockers, showers, and high end shampoos/​soaps for you to use.
Great selection of yoga clothing for purchase.
Comfy couches to chill on before or after class

If we’re counting the number of yoga-​related groupons/​living socials/​gilt cities I purchased in 2013, it definitely was the year of yoga. So it seems appropriate to seal off my Unilocal 100 Challenge list with ZYG!
If you’ve been to any Corepower Yoga location, ZYG will feel very familiar. VERY familiar. The first free week, the décor, the locker rooms, the number of studios, and even the class options are similar (with the addition of a Barre Yoga class). But I prefer ZYG. This studio is very new, and very clean (doesn’t feel quite as beat up as the CPY down the street). All the instructors I’ve had here are great, and I’ve never been to an over-​packed class here either. Bonus points! Highly recommended!

I’m writing this after taking a Vinyasa ll class at Zen Yoga garage. I enjoyed the class. I’ve been doing yoga on and off for 8 years and I slipped out of the routine for 7 months months so the class was a little intense getting back in the loop.
The décor of the yoga studio is great. I love how they have showers and locker rooms. Zen Yoga really pays attention to small details as they have hair ties and lotion in their up-​scale locker rooms.
The downside is the sounds of cars outside the studio, after-​all, it’s called Zen Yoga Garage.

I found out that I won a free unlimited month through Fit Fab Chicago and came here to use my free week before cashing in my free month. I was coming off from running back to back marathons, so I wanted to do some yoga to stretch out my muscles and to do a less impact workout. Zen Yoga definitely gave me what I wanted and then some. The 2 rooms are big and spacious and one of the rooms has an garage door which opens. Perfect for spring and summer! So far I have taken the Vinyasa Flow classes and both of the instructors are nice and very helpful. They offer barre as well and I’m excited to try those classes. Love barre! The women’s locker room is very nice and clean, but do bring a lock if you want to use the lockers.
I have been searching for a yoga studio in the Logan Square/​Bucktown area and I finally found my spot!