The best hot yoga studios in Illinois
Ranked by the students who actually roll out a mat — Google rating weighted by review volume, across 9,317 reviews of Illinois studios. Minimum 20 reviews to qualify, true hot yoga studios only, one location per chain, and nobody pays for a spot. Updated 2026.
#1 The Hot Room North Shore
4.9 ★★★★★ 259 reviews · Glenview, IL
Studio offering hot yoga and hot Pilates classes with a focus on beginners.
“The Hot Room is EVERYWHERE I WANT TO BE! I came during a 2 week unlimited trial to just try something new.. within that time I quickly found myself wanting to do two a days!” — Kourtney
#2 Chicago Hot Yoga
4.9 ★★★★★ 165 reviews · Chicago, IL
Hot & warm Hatha yoga classes are the specialty at this intimate studio with a peaceful atmosphere.
“Great place to take care of your body and mind. Great instructors... very encouraging and helpful. After day at work it will allowed you to detache yourself from everyday events an…” — I
#3 Drip Hot Yoga & Fitness
4.8 ★★★★★ 164 reviews · Rolling Meadows, IL
Clean space featuring classes that combine yoga, Pilates and fitness routines in a hot room.
“This is an excellent studio for traditional Bikram Yoga. It is not easy to find studios that provide the appropriate heat/humidity conditions as well as proper and knowledgeable in…” — Matthew
#4 Hot Yoga Naperville
4.3 ★★★★☆ 239 reviews · Naperville, IL
Fitness facility for Bikram, Ashtanga & Yin yoga, plus tai chi & functional strength training.
“I’ve been meaning to write this review for months—this place is AMAZING. I visited during the winter with my mom or partner and absolutely loved taking Inferno Hot Pilates with Eri…” — Amanda
#5 Ritual Hot Yoga - River North
4.7 ★★★★★ 128 reviews · Chicago, IL
Hot, candlelight-lit studio for flow, yin and abs classes, plus other yoga styles.
“Absolutely amazing! Everyone one I've met make me feel like I've known them for years! I love this place! I was new to yoga but not to working out so I wasn't sure at first but Att…” — Loveisnichole
#6 CorePower Yoga - South Loop
4.7 ★★★★★ 115 reviews · Chicago, IL
Chain yoga studio offering a physically demanding workout in a space with city views.
“I cannot say enough good things about Corepower Yoga South Loop. The studio is great, and the people who work there are incredibly welcoming,and knowledgeable at what they do. But …” — Benjamin
#7 ARIS Hot Yoga + Pilates
5 ★★★★★ 76 reviews · Woodstock, IL
“Finding this studio was life changing for me. I found new ways to take care of my body and also my mental health. The studio offers various multi leveled classes to fit each person…” — Agata
#8 105F Hot Yoga, Pilates & Wellness - South Loop
4.5 ★★★★★ 82 reviews · Chicago, IL
Clean, spacious studio for heated Bikram and Hot 26 yoga classes in 90-minute sessions.
“I was visiting Chicago and came here on a deal. So glad I found this place! The classes are hot ++++ yasss! They have really nice restrooms and locker rooms. They have showers, yay…” — Rebecca
#9 Forth Studio Chicago - Hot Yoga and Hot Mat Pilates
5 ★★★★★ 39 reviews · Chicago, IL
“So excited for Forth Studio second opening. If you’re looking for classes that are challenging yet fun, instructors who are so motivating, and energy in the room that keeps you pus…” — Cbk
#10 Melt Pilates & Hot yoga
4.7 ★★★★★ 44 reviews · Algonquin, IL
“I am a professional athlete and have been doing yoga on and off for years. Mainly out of state but have now lived in Illinois the last 5-6 years and I am so happy to have came acro…” — Ceproplayer7