After a winter of being cooped up indoors for classes, it always feels great to get a little more vitamin D when spring comes around. The lakefront path becomes more vibrant as soon as May hits and runners, walkers and bikers seem to come out of hibernation.

This summer, I’m adding a new item to my “get outdoors” initiative: yoga. It just seems so fitting to be connected to nature while doing a tree pose, right?

From studios moving their mats outdoors to park district offerings, there’s more than a few ways to get your ohm on outside this summer. Below I list a few of my findings – but keep in mind that this list is growing. If you know of other spots to practice this summer, let us know in the comments!

Outdoor yoga around the city

• Millenium Park Summer Workouts: June 3^rd – September 2^nd. Yoga is offered on Saturday mornings at 8 am and Tuesdays and Thursdays from 7:30 am – 8:30 am. Price: Free!

• Yoga at the Zoo: June 3^rd – September 3^rd. Yoga is offered on Wednesday nights from 6:30 – 7:30 pm and on Saturdays and Sundays from 9 – 10 am. Price: You can drop-in for $20 or buy packages for discounts.

• VIBEUP Yoga at Navy Pier: On select Sundays throughout the summer, Yoga is offered from 10 – 11 am on Sunday mornings. Price: Free!

• Butterly Haven Yoga at the Nature Museum: Saturdays from 8:30 – 9:45 am. Classes are $15, with a 4-week series available for $48.

Outdoor yoga by the lake

• Sun and Moon Beach Yoga: Starting the season on May 26^th and go through Labor Day weekend, there are various offerings throughout the week in the summer.
  Pricing: pre-season packages available at $95 for 10 classes or $150 for unlimited classes this summer. Check the schedule and sign up here.

• Chicago S.U.P. Yoga: Get your yoga on … on a stand-up paddle board (why not?) at Montrose Beach this summer. Single classes cost $50 for 1.5 hours, with discounted multiple-class packages available. Check out the schedule here.

Rainy Day: Indoor Yoga Outside the Studio

Don’t let a rainy day stop you from getting outside the studio to get your ohm on. Here are a few unique spots to practice if you want to mix it up.

• Beer Yoga. Yes, you heard that right. Practice yoga and have a beer on Sundays at Begyle Brewing and occasionally (check the schedule) at Revolution Brewing.

• The Pilsen Yoga Tribe puts on yoga classes in this beautiful venue on Sunday mornings at 10:30, only asking for a charity donation.

And look out for outdoor yoga here:

These studios have a history of adding outdoor yoga classes to their schedules. Stay tuned!

• BareFeet Power Yoga in the park on Saturdays (see schedule here)

• CorePower Yoga in Old Town offering yoga at the Chicago History Museum (see schedule here)

• Yoga Six summer fun run and 60-minute deep stretch (see schedule here)

 

What did we miss? Let us know!