Bottom Line Yoga

This is my happy place. My happy Cali zen chill beach yoga place.
No matter how many people I wanted to slap on my train ride in to work, or whatever stupidity I’ve encountered at the office, I can come here, rock either of their two lunchtime yoga classes, and know I’ll leave in zen bliss. The best part? This studio is deluxe. Gorgeous, airy, and a total retreat for loop workers. They also provide everything you need, including mats, blocks, straps, and bolsters.
They have a variety of classes on the schedule, but as their website says, the classes are truly dependent on the instructors. I’ve enjoyed all the classes I’ve taken — they’ve been challenging, with the perfect amount of hard work to get you to sweat, but not so much that you’re gonna be walking around work detonating off a stink bomb the rest of the day. The classes are all so varied you will never be bored — and never be rolling your eyes at having to do yet another Sun Salutation A. I have to say Lauren is my favorite instructor. I know there’s always going to be a number of poses highlighting my alignment issues, and it’s really become my secret test of who really knows their stuff to see who picks up on it. Lauren nailed it, giving me the adjustments necessary to get me back in line. Bottom line: love this place.
Note: Arrive a bit early your first time — you’ll need to check in with your ID on the second floor before taking the elevator to the seventh floor bliss.

I was introduced to BLY when our company brought them to our building to do Roof Top Yoga. I joined after the sessions ended and have been very happy. Jessica is a great instructor and the studio is very nice. Great place, great class and plenty of class times to choose from. I highly recommend it!

Yoga with Sophia Williams is superb. Its a great mix of challenge, stillness and movement. Just the right touch of hard work and meditation. Can’t recommend her highly enough.

This gem is in the beating heart of the board of trade. The studio is incredible! I was able to refocus my attention, move my body, and relax my breath. Thank you BLY! Perfect timing, PERFECT place!

Bottom Line Yoga has definitely exceeded my expectations! Sometimes I feel like yoga studios come and go in this city and definitely vary in quality. I first heard of BLY from a friend who mentioned that her favorite instructor was opening her own studio and that a lot of other good instructors throughout Chicago were starting to teach at BLY. My first experience with the physical space of BLY was at their grand opening soirée. The space is beautiful, clean, serene and inviting. Locker rooms are pristine. The yoga space itself is large enough not to feel cramped but small enough to feel intimate and maximize instructor attention. My first class at bottom line was great! It was a functional flow class and while it was slower than a typical vinyasa class, it worked my muscles in a different way than I have ever experienced!

I was so happy to find Bottom Line Yoga! The studio and facilities are quite nice, with free Manduka mats for use. I’ve gone to several classes during my lunch hour, and each instructor has been great. The 50 minute classes are perfect for a mid-​day workout. Most of the classes I’ve taken have been challenging but not super strenuous/​sweaty, which is good since most of the students do have to head straight back to work!

While looking for ClassPass classes in the Loop, Bottom Line Yoga was the only studio I found that was within walking distance of my office AND offers classes during lunch time. I couldn’t be more excited. Could I really squeeze in a yoga session/​workout during lunch? Dream come true. However, it doesn’t end there. As I was perusing the schedule, I spotted a familiar name — Jessica W. No, it couldn’t be. Jessica Wilson? One of my favorite Moksha instructors teaches at this studio as well? How has it taken me so long to figure this out? I’m not a stalker guys, but now I’ve basically followed her to BLY.
They have an array of classes such as Functional Strength + Core Yoga, Flexible Flow Yoga, Stretch Yoga, etc at various times of the day to accommodate any schedule. Thus far, I’ve only been able to attend the Functional Strength + Core Yoga class and it’s been great — it’s the perfect mid-​day rejuvenation session that’s equally relaxing and challenging. Jessica teaches it on Wednesdays from 12 – 12:50, but I’ve heard the other instructors and classes are great as well. The instructors are really caring and want to help you improve your practice. The lunch hour classes do seem to fill up, so get there early, if possible, to claim your spot! I can’t usually stay the entire class because I have to get back to work, and Jessica even came over to me and let me know when it was 10 minutes before class was supposed to end since she knew I had to leave early. That’s so nice! I don’t know of any other studio that is that nice and attentive to their clients.
The studio itself is lovely, clean, and has all of the necessities and more — yoga mats, blocks, lockers, showers, towels for rent, etc. It’s a great space and has a really great vibe. Overall, I would highly recommend Bottom Line Yoga to anyone and have thoroughly enjoyed their classes. Next up to try at BLY: nap time! YES. THEY HAVE SCHEDULED NAP TIME.

I took the Functional Strength & Core Yoga with Kristin last week. As a teacher she is very professional, knowledgeable, and willing to personalize your experience.
The facility is beautiful, peaceful, and welcoming. Added bonus is they give you a mat to use!
The class was a great break from my normal hot power yoga. True to the name it really focused on the Core. The class consisted of many ages, both male and female. I’ll definitely be back.

I took my first class here this week — for Loop workers, it’s an awesome location in the Board of Trade. Great middle of the day yoga — they have yoga happy hours and classes early morning, too. And they have time blocks for naps and meditation — with pillows wink emoticon I will definitely be back

I went to BLY via Class Pass and was super impressed by Sophia and the entire studio. Wish she taught more classes so I could go daily! Will be back regularly.

I took a great class from Tess on a weekday afternoon and LOVED it! Bottom Line Yoga is a beautiful studio in an unexpected location that feels very welcoming and someplace I would frequent again if I worked closer.

I was very excited to learn of this yoga studio located in the loop. The classes are well timed and the locker room is well maintained. Perfect for a mid-​day break from work.

This is a great studio. Teachers are amazing. I recommend it for beginners and experts. Everything in the studio is brand new.

The location is great — I can pop in on my way to work and the locker room and amenities make it easy to get ready for my day and head in to the office. The studio and lobby space are very calming and a nice little get away from the hustle and bustle outside. Yoga classes range in time from 50 minutes to 75.
Advanced Yoga with Lauren was amazing! We got into some great shoulder and hip openers. Restorative Yoga with Jessica was the best way to end a busy work week and the wine and snacks after helped too!
Single-​class rate is $ 20, but they offer class passes and yearly membership options. They are also part of the ClassPass system. Locker rooms have showers, some toiletries and they offer locks for the lockers at the front desk.

So happy to learn about Bottom Line Yoga. Nice locker room amenities. Great instructors. So easy to pop in for a lunch time class and be back at work before anyone even notices I was gone.

Great studio in the loop. A variety of skilled teachers with unique styles. I love the 20 minute meditation after the noon classes! This studio is a wonderful oasis for a recharging break away from the office during mid day. Highly recommended

What a beautiful place to practice! Located inside the Chicago Board of Trade building, Bottom Line Yoga give you exactly to what you need while practicing… «the bottom line». I’ve taken two classes at BLY this past week and purchased a 10-​class card at a very reasonable $ 14 per class. Needless to say, I’ll be coming back soon!
The studio is incredible and is in a great location for all those who work in the loop! Even better… No need to schlep your mat, BLY has mats available in use for free and there is towel rental for a reasonable fee and beautiful locker rooms. The instructors are great and all vary based on background and style (be sure to check out their bios on the website before you sign up to see what style is best for you). The classes are small and allow for personalized attention from the instructors. I can’t wait until my class next week!

An amazing studio right in the heart of the city. I’m new to working in the city everyday, and I was crushed to leave my yoga studio at home. They have a great noon class I believe most days of the week, and that is such a life saver for me and my ever increasing work schedule. Seriously, check them out.

I started taking classes with Lauren when she began to offer our office corporate yoga classes during lunch — as a beginner myself, she took the time to walk me and everyone else through the different poses and is always patient to make sure you are stretching the right way. After this I got hooked and started going to her studio in the Board of Trade. She just finished remodeling it and it looks beautiful! The wood floors are soft and there is a ton of lovely yoga equipment including soft cushions and lavender scented eye pillows for Shavasana. There are rest rooms with lockers as well so you have a place to change and store your things. The location is convenient and Lauren is so knowledgeable having traveled many places to learn about the practice!

Located in the CBOT, this is a wonderful little yoga studio. All class levels, fun and kind instructors. This is a great place to revitalize yourself before, during or after work.