The Lab

People lying on yoga mats with their legs raised against the wall during a yoga class in a studio.

The Lab is a multi-faceted all levels studio rooted in dynamic physical classes, special transformative events, and high-quality teacher trainings. With over 100 years of combined teaching experience on staff, our instructors create classes that tone the mind, body, and soul every time you unroll your mat.

Whether you are a new yogi or an experienced practitioner, we will offer a variety of pathways for you to progress that you never thought were possible. Our community is a sanctuary, where like-minded souls open the door to endless possibilities on and off the mat. We invite you to walk through that door with us.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Address: 1154 West Grand Avenue, Chicago, IL 60642

    Telephone: 773-531-3453

    Email: chris@labchicago.com

  • Chris Gilmore is lead instructor and owner of the Lab Yoga studio. His classes are creative, dynamic and inclusive leading students to evolution they never thought possible. Chris’s incomparable style stems from studying under transformative instructors, combining new improvised movement patterns with traditional yoga postures and connecting deeply with his students.

    A lifelong competitive tennis player, he brings athleticism into every class while deconstructing every movement into something accessible for each student. Chris is an advocate for yoga as the physical, mental, and spiritual framework to optimize life. He has studied yoga, meditation, handstands, business and life around the world. Chris authentically shares his life experiences in classes, trainings, specialty workshops, retreats, and private events.

    A native Chicagoan, Chris started his career as a stock and bond trader in the city’s bustling financial community. He found yoga as a means to combat the daily stresses of his career and caregiving for an ailing parent. Chris holds a Master’s Degree in Finance and Entrepreneurship from the University of Chicago and a Bachelor’s in Economics from Miami University. When not on the mat or at the studio, Chris loves live music, Chicago’s many amazing restaurants, Southwest Michigan beaches, and his wheaten terrier, Piper.

    • New Student Special - 2 weeks unlimited: $39

    • Drop-in: $27

    • Monthly Membership (Recurring): $135

    • One Month (Non-Recurring): $145

    • 5 Class Pack: $117

    • 10 Class Pack: $220

    • Gift Cards: Available for purchase

    Virtual Classes

    • On Demand: $15

    • Virtual Drop In: $15

    • 5 Class Virtual: $70

    • Monthly Unlimited Virtual & Video On Demand: $79

  • By car: Our new location is bolstered by ample free residential street parking in the blocks that surround the studio. Metered parking is widely available along Grand Avenue as well.

    Public Transit: The Grand Bus Line stops on the corner of Grand and Racine, a few feet from our studio, for both East and West-bound travelers.

    The Blue Line Train stops at the Grand and Milwaukee Avenue Intersection a short 7-minute walk from the Lab.

    Divy bikes: There are several divvy stations in the West Loop. Here are a few that are closest:

    Grand and Ogden

    Grand and Milwaukee

    Grand and Ashland

  • When you come to the Lab you can enter through our front or back entrances.

    We will lock our front door just before each class starts so there are no interruptions or distractions. If you are running close to class time or late enter through our rear entrance.

    Our rear entrance is located just around the corner via the alley on Racine Avenue. Walk down Grand Avenue to Racine Avenue and take a right (North). There is an alley fifty feet from the Grand and Racine intersection on the right.

    Walk down the alley to where it dead ends at the ivy wall and you will see our mini parking lot and rear entrance. Enter into our lounge and changing area, store your things and come into class!!

  • You can read more about the types of classes at this link.

  • Do I need to sign up before class?

    Pre-registration is required for all classes.

    What time should I arrive at the studio?

    We usually open 30 minutes before classes and we lock the doors at the start of class. We would recommend arriving 10 minutes before class beings.

    What do I do if I am running late to class?

    We lock the front entrance to the studio when classes start. If you arrive late, enter through our back entrance accessible through the alley around the corner off of Racine Avenue!