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Ritual Hot Yoga - River North

4.7 ★★★★★ 128 Google reviews · Hot yoga studio in Chicago, Illinois

Hot yoga studio Beginner-friendly ClassPass

Hot, candlelight-lit studio for flow, yin and abs classes, plus other yoga styles.

Plan your first class

  • Memberships monthly memberships and unlimited plans available — ask how intro-offer classes credit toward a membership
  • Mat & towel rental mats and towels available to rent on site — handy if you don't want to haul a soaked mat home your first time
  • ClassPass classes are bookable on ClassPass — an easy way to try the studio before committing
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  • Phone +1 312-536-6512
  • Website & schedule ritualhotyoga.com — book classes and see the live schedule

Hours

Monday 5:45 am–9:30 pm
Tuesday 5:45 am–9:30 pm
Wednesday 5:45 am–9:30 pm
Thursday 5:45 am–9:30 pm
Friday 5:45 am–8:30 pm
Saturday 8:30 am–6:30 pm
Sunday 8:30 am–7 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 Ritual Hot Yoga - River North, confirmed in students' own reviews and the studio's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌙 Yin & Restorative 7 mentions

“Ritual has done a wonderful job offering a variety of classes for those that want to slow down with “yin” and for those that want to push it with “hot yoga”.”

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🌱 Beginner Classes 4 mentions

“If you're new to hot yoga, I believe they recommend starting with their yin class to get a feel for the heat.”

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What's on offer

Amenities students name in their reviews of Ritual Hot Yoga - River North — the fastest way to tell what to expect before you book your first class.

🚿 Showers 3 mentions

“The mats are already set up, they have towels, showers, face wipes, hair ties, tampons, hair dryer, straightener- literally everything.”

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📲 ClassPass 2 mentions

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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 128 Google reviews — with their own words as proof.

🧼 clean & well-kept 3 mentions

“Xsport's got solid equipment and the place is clean, which matters when you're sharing barbells with strangers.”

🌱 welcoming to beginners 13 mentions

“- Adjustments given for most poses to adapt to your level of ability - Slow the first time through a flow, then quickly for a few flows!”

🧑‍🏫 amazing instructors 5 mentions

“- Movement is cued to the beat of the music - Instructor (Mimeki) was incredible at cuing new positions.”

🤝 strong community vibe 3 mentions

“Ive been doing yoga for years now across various studios in the US but this is definitely the most welcoming, community oriented studio I’ve been to.”

🚿 clean showers & locker room 3 mentions

“The mats are already set up, they have towels, showers, face wipes, hair ties, tampons, hair dryer, straightener- literally everything.”

From the reviews

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 Attending the Hot Yoga & Yin classes are definitely bringing peace and ritual back in my life as 2020 was a nightmare.

★★★★★ — Loveisnichole, Feb 2021

Ideal yoga: Advanced poses, Advanced transitions, minimal cues, fast-paced, dim ambiance, hands-on adjustments, great music, cold wet towel, intense heat (105 degrees per my Apple Watch), a brief 10-second massage pre-class, suitable for beginners and experts. Awesome community!

★★★★★ — Jeramy, Jan 2024

The best yoga studio I've ever been to. I went for the first time in October and was immediately hooked, I became a member and have been one ever since. So many good things to say about this place: 1.

★★★★★ — Rhian, Apr 2019

I have absolutely loved my experience at Ritual in River North! I started going through ClassPass taking Yin on Sunday evenings with Radha, then added Thursdays with Exavier, then was soon hooked and ended up becoming a member and expanding my classes.

★★★★★ — Katie, Feb 2026

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Your first hot yoga class at Ritual Hot Yoga - River North

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 (or rent them here), 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 Ritual Hot Yoga - River North

750 N Franklin St, Chicago, IL60654

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