"I attend the 6 a.m. classes Monday through Friday, and because it's on the South Side of Chicago, I can practically roll out of bed and get on the mat. I appreciate that the instructors make every class accessible by offering both challenges and modifications, so I can practice based on how I want to show up that day. More than anything, though, I love the community.”

"Studio Yogi is an amazing place where people can come together to learn, explore, and practice yoga while cultivating wonderful and meaningful friendships. All the instructors bring passion and knowledge to teaching Yoga and helping their students’ practices develop and thrive. I am very grateful to each of my instructors who worked with me over the past two years!”

I love Studio Yogi because it feels real. I don't feel like a customer but rather like a family member coming home for dinner to a plate of health and wellness. Soul food for the mind and body that fills the belly of my spirit.

“Studio Yogi is a hidden gem in South Shore. As a longtime resident, I consider it the best thing to have happened in our community. We are like one big happy family, and I am honored to be part of it. I love the different styles of yoga the studio offers, and the instructors are always professional and seem to know exactly what my body needs. I must be careful not to end up living at the studio!”

"I love that Studio Yogi is a space where I feel seen, respected, and supported in my yoga journey. Right before the studio opened, I searched online for a studio where my melanin would be welcomed, and Studio Yogi popped up. I emailed Julia and asked, "When do you open?" and I've been here ever since. I appreciate the community, the quality of the teaching, and the variety of workshops, classes, and events. Studio Yogi is a vibe. It's warmth. It's love. Most of all, I'm grateful for how much I've grown in my practice."

“I like everything, especially the people. It's an amazing and uplifting place. I love yoga because it enables me to release all of my stress and focus more on me and my breath." Raquele's advice for those who want to engage in yoga is "your spirit comes first, take a chance, and you will be amazed at what your body can do."