Yoga in 5

The Vibe: I’m from Chicago, and the moment I pulled up to Kinship, I felt like I had landed in Wicker Park… urban, creative, art-forward energy everywhere (love 😉).First Impression... The Vibe: I’m from Chicago, and the moment I pulled up to Kinship, I felt like I had landed in Wicker Park… urban, creative, art-forward energy everywhere (love 😉).First Impression: I was greeted by a charming young woman who warmly welcomed me, explained how the studio flows, snapped my photo, and set me free to explore.The Class (Kinship Hot - Skyler Burke): Skyler is conversational, playful, and has a unique cueing style. He guides the movement first and then names the pose in English. It kept me very present because I had to actually listen and follow rather than just move straight into the shape.At one point he tossed out movie trivia about how pain makes you feel alive. Naturally, my curiosity sent me down a quick rabbit hole after class, and the idea echoes a theme from Dostoevsky’s Notes from Underground, where suffering is closely tied to human awareness and consciousness. (A thought-provoking little moment in the middle of a hot flow - and I have no idea what movie he was ref Read More

This place is very nice. We tried the yin yoga class and it was very relaxing. The overall environment is peaceful. They offer a large variety of classes and the teachers there are... This place is very nice. We tried the yin yoga class and it was very relaxing. The overall environment is peaceful. They offer a large variety of classes and the teachers there are very experienced and knowledgeable. The girl at the front desk, Eve, is super friendly and helpful. Definitely recommend to anyone who is interested to try out yoga! Services Group lessons Read More

I started taking classes with Sita Dass Ji a couple of months ago and she's excellent at keeping me, and the rest in the class, on our toes. Just when I think I've figured out her... I started taking classes with Sita Dass Ji a couple of months ago and she's excellent at keeping me, and the rest in the class, on our toes. Just when I think I've figured out her class structure, she shakes things up in a way that feels both challenging and intentional.It also helps seeing familiar faces show up consistently. While I've only started my hot yoga practice for a couple of months, it's already changed my relationship to my body and to my breathing.I have been cultivating a spiritual practice the past few years, which has made me more open to practice yoga in shared spaces. One of the best things about Kinship, aside of its instructors and amenities, is that the space does feel sincere and grounded.The only drawback is how crowded the main hot yoga studio can get when its overbooked. That said, it does feel like a reasonable tradeoff given the price point. Especially with a 15-class pack coming up to $17 per class, which is remarkable for a studio with showers, a cold plun Read More