Moksha Yoga Center

Disappointing experience. I was hoping this would be my regular yoga studio since I live nearby, but I’m not sure I can give it another try. I walked into the small lobby, noone else was there except the desk attendant and she didn’t even look up to acknowledge me. After standing in front of her, I had to say, «This is my first time here,» so she would look up from the computer. She was very transactional and not helpful. Having come from work, I needed to change and was pointed toward some curtains I could stand behind. There are no lockers, so most people take their bags into the yoga room with them. I was hoping the class would redeem this less than pleasant start, but it was mediocre at best. It wasn’t very challenging and modifications to make it more difficult were rarely given. I’ll keep looking for my yoga home.

I live in the neighborhood and thought it would be great if I could find a nearby yoga studio that worked for me, so I bought a Groupon for 5 classes.
I went to three classes. The first two were less than stellar. I’m fairly experienced, but the instructors for those classes gave such confusing directions about getting in and out of poses that I ultimately ended up in child’s pose for much of the class just to keep from hurting myself.
The third class I took was much better, and I was reconsidering my original opinion until they sent me a bill despite the Groupon that they had on file. Ugh! Their customer service wasn’t so great, and I just gave up all together.
Maybe I should have kept trying to find the right class/​teacher, but I left each class frustrated for one reason or another. I do yoga to try and have less stress in my life, and this studio added more.

I bought a Groupon deal for Moksha and took FULL advantage of it. It was a 30 day unlimited pass. Of those 30 days… I probably only missed 5 days.
I experienced all three centers, but visited the Lakeview the location the most as it is the one closest to me.
Overall I had a great experience. I only experienced one class that caused me to leave. The instructor was calling our poses and wasn’t demonstrating them. It was a Level 1 – 2 class so I expected some sort of demonstration. Nope.
My favorite instructors are Nicole Vitale and Serena Brommel. Every week in Nicole’s class I learned something new and felt pushed. Serena is very positive and helpful.
All of the teachers make some effort to learn the names of students who come in frequently, which I think is par for the course for most yoga instructors but hey, I appreciated it.
I don’t think I’ll be back to the studio anytime soon as I can’t exactly afford shelling out $ 108 a month for a membership, but I know once I am in a position to afford a membership Moksha will be my studio of choice. I have no reservations recommending this studio to anyone who wants to try yoga in a studio setting.
They offer some pretty cool workshops. I attended their Bolsters & Bliss workshop. It was restorative in nature, which is great for someone like me. However, I struggled a lot even though in the description I read «all levels are welcome.» Hmm…
I bought tickets for their Relaxapalooza which I am really looking forward to.

I found Moksha when I moved to Chicago over 10 years ago. I started with the free community classes at the Riverwest studio and 10 years later I am still finding new teachers and classes that allow me to continuously deepen my practice. Moksha is my spiritual casa and I’m so grateful for the amazing and knowledgeable teachers I’ve studied with.
With 3 studios there’s a variety of classes and yoga styles to choose from. I appreciate that Moksha offers classes that extend beyond the physical practice, including meditation and yoga nidra which I highly recommend!
I recently moved to the north side and was sad to leave the Bucktown and Riverwest locations but I have really grown to love the Lakeview studio. It is cozy and has an energy all of its own.
If you’re interested in delving deeper into your yoga practice and going beyond the physical practice I would highly recommend any of the Moksha studios!

Woohoo! As good as it gets! Is a perfect rating description for Moksha. This has been my favorite place to practice yoga. The teachers and classes are wonderful, challenging and mind opening. If you are curious you should check it out!

This Moksha location is smaller than the other two but the teachers are just as great. I used to take classes at this location primarily with Kim Wilcox, but since she moved there are other fantastic teachers that took her place (try out Katie Tuttle’s class, she’s great and teaches similarly to Kim Wilcox). Serena Brommel teaches a great gentle class/​guided relaxation on Sundays and I love Rachel Sherron’s Monday night flow class. Classes at night here are always peaceful and lit by candlelight. Hint: After class, grab a smoothie and veggie empanada next door at Cassava!

Moksha is the real deal! It’s one of the highest quality yoga studios in Chicago, and an oasis in the occasional chaos in Lakeview. The instructors are extremely knowledgeable, and always offer options. They know how to build a pose from the group up, giving clear cues to increase your enhancement of the pose. Classes are rarely crowded, except for the free Saturday afternoon class. It’s always clean and the recent paint job is beautiful! Front desk people are friendly and helpful.

I have attended yoga sessions at every location, and I’ve never had a negative experience at any. I love that each class is 90 minutes long (the time goes by so fast!), and all instructors are very friendly, informative, and patient. Moksha is great for all levels, even if it is your first time doing yoga (like me when I first started). The price for each class is somewhat pricey, so I recommend you use their groupon offer if you are new, and buying a class package of 10 classes from there on out. You’ll save in the long run. They also offer FREE classes here and there, so keep an eye on that schedule!

This is yoga as it was meant to be practiced. I’ve tried all the yoga and pilates fitness fusions: yogalates, yogasculpt, piloxing, etc. And Moksha is none of the above. This is yoga in all its original integrity, yoga that focuses on meditation, relaxation, breath work, and stretching. The room is decorated with candles, buddhas, Indian gods and goddesses and smells of incense and sage.
The first few classes were very foreign to me, but I came to appreciate and look forward to each class. I felt so relaxed and loose after class, it was almost like getting a swedish massage. I’m a very antsy, go go go type person, so those 15 minutes of laying around and breathing used to get to me, but it was exactly what I needed. However, it’s hard to make it to classes because they’re 1.5 hours long. But it’s the days when I don’t think I can make it are the days I need it the most!
Update:
Had to take a star away because of the administration. Packages expire after 90 days after the first class, but because you only have to sign in to each class, it’s easy to forget when you took your first class. And the front desk doesn’t remind you as you near the date. Moksha should take a page from Joffrey Ballet’s book and use punch cards that state the expiration date clearly on the front of the punch card, so students are aware and not lose any classes.

I really like it here. The beginners class is truly for beginners. Excellent instruction and I really like how spacious the studio is. Very happy.

I love this studio because of its location but, unfortunately, it’s a little pricey and I don’t have the money to go there on the regular but they have free community classes on Saturday. This studio is simple and small but its always clean.
Which is how I think yoga studios should be but, I digress.
The one drawback is that this location is near the overhead train and next to this bro’ed-out club so occasionally you can hear their music through the walls. Its never so loud you can’t concentrate though. The train noise doesn’t really bother me either.
They specialize in a more authentic practice then one you’d get a big-​box gym. Yes, that means instructors will use foreign words, they play authentic meditation music and occasionally will bring up star signs as a point of reference during classes. If this doesn’t bother you then this is your yoga spot. I highly recommend.

I bought a Groupon for 5 classes. I like to try different studios out. LOVE them. Front desk is so nice. Class size has at max 18 people. I like smaller classes that versus 30 – 40 people in class. Instructors were amazing. I took a few of the Saturday at 10ish am and Sunday morning at 9am classes, great classes. It’s not heated which is a nice change from my current routine. They seem very open to people newer to yoga and making sure you are doing the poses correctly. It annoys me when instructors don’t catch that at other studios. I would definitely continue taking class at this studio.

For me, good yoga really depends on the teacher and not the venue, so consider this a review of Kathie and her Sunday basics class. The studio is nice (though no-​frills), and I looooove Kathie’s aforementioned class, which I’ve been attending with a friend. Mats and props are available for use at the studio, which is a plus if you don’t have your own or if you’re lazy like me. ;) Although the Sunday basics class can get pretty crowded, I never feel overwhelmed by the class size.

I hated this place. I’ve been doing yoga for nine months and bought a groupon to this place to try something new. Maybe I’m used to heated yoga, but I didn’t feel like I was getting as good of a workout here than at other places (I hardly sweat during my whole month). I didn’t like the space. The wood floor was very hard on my knees in any kneeling position and the long storeroom felt awkwardly laid out.
But my biggest gripe is the teachers. I felt that they were condescending and didn’t provide very clear instructions. I have a knee condition which I told a couple teachers about and they completely ignored it and pushed me to do poses that were not physically feasible for me. A couple of times I left the studio crying because the teachers made me feel so incapable. I get why some people like it, but I will not be returning.
The one positive aspect– take Sam’s Hatha 1 – 2 class on Tuesday nights. She’s great

I am a bit of a yoga novice who has been attending classes at various studios for years, but have never attended regularly. Moksha Yoga, both the Riverwest and Lakeview locations are by far my favorite studios. I took a detox yoga class with Amber and Morgan and found them to be amazingly patient, compassionate and very dedicated to the craft. They both had a warm energy. I recently took a class at the Lakeview location with Becky and enjoyed it as well, though it was very challenging (then again my yoga skills are sub pare at best). She introduced a few techniques that I hadn’t done in a yoga class before, but I still enjoyed the experience.
All in all I would highly recommend Mokaha yoga. I look forward to checking out their Logan Square studio this weekend.

I’m almost finished with my intro package after which I’ll begin using my Groupon. Yay for businesses that understand folks have a budget.
I really like this place, but I don’t have much to compare it to because this is my first go-​round with yoga. I’ve been going to the Yoga for Beginners on Wednesday with Amber. I really like her teaching style and might actually be daring enough to try her Saturday level 1 – 2 class.
I’m a city kid through and through, so the sound of the train doesn’t bother me at all. In fact, I find the subtle public transit noise somewhat relaxing. Yes, I’m weird.
It’s a small studio, apparently only one room? And it can be kind of toasty in there if classes are back to back. My only concern is I wish the intro series was a little more structured. As it is, you just buy the intro package and go when you want so there isn’t a step by step progression of learning the poses, the background of yoga, etc.
You just get kinda thrown into it. But a little trial by fire never hurt anyone, right?

I’ve been going to numerous yoga places recently, and I have to say this was my least favorite. Not only was it hard to find, the class ended short (only by about 5 – 10 minutes, but considering people pay good money to go there it should at least go 5 – 10 minutes over time, not under) and the class itself did not seem challenging enough for level 2. The instructor was condescending and gave terrible instructions, and did not look like she was a licensed yoga instructor, more like someone who’s been doing it in their basement for a year and thinks that gives them the right to instruct others.
On the plus side, the studio was large, spacious, and nice to look at.

Everyone should try yoga at least once. Why not try one class for free? Every Sunday, Moksha offers a community yoga class. The teachers are different each week, so the styles vary. Even for a beginner, the classes are accessible and students are encouraged to practice at their own levels.
This location has one main studio, with a small changing area and a bathroom at the back. If you don’t have a mat or props, Moksha has it all for you to use during your practice. Sometimes it is hard to ignore the sounds of the rumbling El, but overall, it is a great studio.

On a whim, a friend and I decided to take a yoga class. My relationship with yoga has been casual bordering on lazy. I’ve done it but never on a schedule or through the entire video. This was my first yoga class ever (so take my words with a grain of salt), but I was completely satisfied. As new students, we were treated to our first class, which was a great way to start.
The class lasted an hour and a half. It was INTENSE. It certainly wasn’t a beginners class but the challenge was exciting. The class was small with seven students and taught by a wonderfully accepting of me and my inability to not mess up every move. She was generous with her expertise and helped me with many of my poses and positions.
All in all a great place. I definitely plan to go back again. I heard about the community session for free on Saturdays, which is enticing.

Free community classes on Saturdays from 4 – 5:30! Get there early for a spot, it fills up quickly! Nice studio, clean. A little cramped (but its on Clark, so hey). New instructor every week, so you learn lots of different poses/​styles. Appropriate for all levels.
Friendly staff. Good location (albeit bad for parking).
Regular classes are $ 15. Studio is on the warm side, but I think that’s on purpose. Free mats.
Close to Belmont el, Clark bus.