Ritual Hot Yoga - Wicker Park

LOVE Ritual Hot Yoga!!! The hottest & darkest yoga studio in Chicago - truly nothing else quite like it. The instructors are incredibly welcoming, attentive and knowledgeable. You can show up completely empty-handed as they have everything you could possibly need and more in-studio (mats, towels, deodorant, hairties, water bottles, showers, etc). Ritual offers both challenging, fast-paced flows and slow restorative classes. Highly, highly recommend!

I absolutely love Ritual Hot Yoga! Their yoga classes are truly unlike anything else I’ve ever tried and I highly recommend them. Their classes are so fun, engaging and incorporate mindfulness techniques to help you relax and unwind. The entire experience is so well thought out and the teachers are the best in the business. You get hands on assistance in class to help you grow your practice, they offer private lessons and the studio itself has all the supplies (mats, water bottles, cooling towelettes, luxurious showers) you could ever need. I’ve tried so many workout classes and nothing compares to Ritual. I recommend Ritual to everyone I know and I can’t say enough good things about this studio! An amazing addition to the Wicker Park neighborhood!

Today was my first time at Ritual, and second time doing hot yoga after my friend convinced me to join her via ClassPass. From the moment we walked in, everyone was so welcome and nice, which made me feel so comfortable as I’m such a beginner. The owner herself even walked us through what to grab, how to set up our mats, etc. Christian was our instructor and his energy and choice of music really made the class that much better. The atmosphere of the dark room makes it easier to relax and feel comfortable, as again, I’m a beginner and was a little nervous on how my flexibility and skills would be compared to others. But everyone even in the class was so nice and I walked out with a new friend. I can’t wait to come back and I can’t recommend this place enough. Plus there’s 2 little dogs, so that’s always a plus :)

If you're looking for a new yoga home, look no further! Ritual is everything that the other yoga studios in Wicker Park/Bucktown aren't (trust me, I've tried them all). It's an inclusive, ego-free space and everyone here (staff/community) makes me feel so welcome. The teachers are all very knowledgeable and talented, the classes are challenging but they level them out so you can get the most out of each class, and the studio itself has everything you need.

Newest location and it's a gem. Big and nice showers / amenities. Teachers are excellent. Hot stretch, cardio and strength, flowing to great tunes ending with a cold towel and mini massage. What's better than this?? Come ready for a challenge and don't get frustrated if you can't keep up the first time. This isn't your typical yoga studio!