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Bent Dog Yoga and Pilates

4.8 ★★★★★ 60 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in St. Charles, Illinois

Beginner-friendly

A range of fusion classes, including Bikram yoga & hot Pilates, in a heated, minimalist space.

Plan your first class

  • Drop-ins drop-ins around $30 — many studios discount this heavily on your first visit, so ask about the new-student rate
  • Today see hours ·
  • Phone +1 630-513-9642
  • Website & schedule bentdogyoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 7:30 am–9 pm
Tuesday 7:30 am–9 pm
Wednesday 7:30 am–9 pm
Thursday 7:30 am–9 pm
Friday 7:30 am–9 pm
Saturday 7:30 am–6 pm
Sunday 7:30 am–6 pm

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and class schedules — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The styles they teach

Hot-yoga styles on the schedule at Bent Dog Yoga and Pilates, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Bikram Yoga

“Studio offers Bikram 90 & 60 min classes, Hot Pilates, Power Vinyasa, and Yin (*very* relaxing!”

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🧘 Hot Pilates 4 mentions

“Studio offers Bikram 90 & 60 min classes, Hot Pilates, Power Vinyasa, and Yin (*very* relaxing!”

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🌙 Yin & Restorative 4 mentions

“Thank you to my daughter Sarah for inviting me to come with her to a Friday night Yin class, now I’m hooked!”

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🌱 Beginner Classes 5 mentions

“Any class is good for a beginner because it's a very relaxed "come as you are," "do the best that you can," attitude.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Bent Dog Yoga and Pilates — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🚿 Showers

“Also, there is a shower in both the women's and men's room if you need to clean up before you head out.”

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Amenities are mined from reviews and the studio's own info — they tell you what students have experienced, not a formal guarantee. If something is a dealbreaker (childcare hours, mat rental, showers), confirm it with the studio before you go.

What students say again and again

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 60 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 6 mentions

“its very clean, friendly, and the temperature for hot yoga is excellent which is rare to find.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 6 mentions

“Any class is good for a beginner because it's a very relaxed "come as you are," "do the best that you can," attitude.”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 3 mentions

“Doug, Agata, Joe, Candace and other instructors are extremely knowledgeable and make for an exceptional experience every single visit!”

🤝 strong community vibe 3 mentions

“Owners Doug and Agata have created a wonderful community!”

🗓️ good class variety 6 mentions

“The instructors, variety of classes, the music, the inspirational quotes and the heat in the room make it one of my favorite places to workout.”

From the reviews

Best Yoga studio in the state! I've been going to studios for years all over Chicago and this place always exceeds my expectations beyond others... its very clean, friendly, and the temperature for hot yoga is excellent which is rare to find.

★★★★★ — Greater, Jan 2020

The personal attention, medium class size, and focus on strength and accuracy of the posses, keeps me coming back to this studio several times a week. The rates per classes are very reasonable for the level of instruction you get. The instructors are approachable and willing to help.

★★★★★ — Mo, Mar 2016

This place changed my life! Its more than just a workout: its a place to relax, unwind, and recenter yourself. I joined summer of 2022 after a very difficult year. I was anxious, stressed, and physically not in great shape (a lot of health issues). I also used to be a super wimp!

★★★★★ — Bella, Mar 2024

If you are serious about palates and yoga, this is the best studio I have ever attended. The staff are all fantastic!! (Agata, Jenni, Kathy, Joe, Karen, Colleen, Peggy, Wendi, Nikki, Melissa, Debbie) all have there own unique style of putting on a class... And they all ROCK!

★★★★★ — Steve, Sep 2020

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Your first hot yoga class at Bent Dog Yoga and Pilates

Nervous about your first hot class? Almost everyone is, and a good studio expects beginners to walk in the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: the room is heated, so it feels intense for the first few minutes — rest in child's pose any time you need to, no one will bat an eye. Hydrate: drink water through the day before class, not just as you arrive, and bring a bottle. What to bring: a mat and towel, water, and a change of clothes; wear something light you don't mind sweating through, and skip a heavy meal in the couple of hours beforehand. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign in and set up. It gets easier fast — most people say their third class feels completely different from their first.

Heat and intense exercise aren't right for everyone — if you're pregnant or have heart, blood-pressure, or other health concerns, check with a doctor before your first hot class.

Where to find Bent Dog Yoga and Pilates

1560 E Main St, St. Charles, IL60174

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