Yoga Six is the newest wave of studios to hit Chicago.

I am a big fan.

My favorite part is the environment. By now I've done a handful of classes at Y6 and I have to say that for a national chain, they're pretty cool. But don't tie much to that. There is nothing wrong with being a chain of yoga studios the same way that being 1:1 doesn't make a stu more soulful. (But any time a chain exists you have to wonder about the consistency and authenticity of your experience. Here I have no doubt that these peeps are on top of their game and can say that the Yoga Six instructors are in it for the love.)

This space is just so chill. In my experience the desk encounter is always a little quirky since they are brand new here, but once you're in the space you're in the zone. The bathrooms are superb. Dope shower area, razors, and this cool "air shower". The air shower blasts you down after your flow to bring your temperature lower which is especially great for us Chicagoans headed in to wintertime elements aprés savasana.

There's a lot of orange and I wonder if it's because the color reps warmth, enthusiasm, and happiness. (?)

The studio floors are probably the greatest in the game. They're padded and have parking spots on them. That means that someone went through with a ruler and made marks to ensure that the class can fill comfortably. It's so freaking cool. They borrow out towels and (Manduka) mats to those who forget or travel light. Personally, I'm a big fan of The Mat by lululemon athletica for all things hot yoga.

From what I understand the classes are formatted from corporate and then instructors just add their own flare from there. (Which, so far, hasn't been disappointing.) They also offer warm and hot classes as well as slower pace, deep/restorative, and the power/sculpty style. The play lists are cool and I'm assuming created by the instructor as well. (I've heard that chime stuff, the Super yoga chant music, and some Bone Thugs n Harmony).

Check em out! Currently they are in Lincoln Park (Clybourn), the South Loop (Roosevelt Collection), and Gold Coast.

Lululemon Athletica Halsted is partnering with the Lincoln Park Yoga Six studio to offer free classes at 7:30PM on Tuesdays at their Clybourn studio.