Jenny Weisenborn
September 2, 2019 18:00
If you're looking for a well-rounded yoga studio that offers a diversity of classes *and* has a solid community, Pilgrimage of the Heart is it! Their schedule has an abundance of time options and includes several class styles, so you are sure to find your fit and what type of yoga class resonates with you, be it active, gentle, or more meditative. Additionally, Pilgrimage has truly varying levels of classes- not designating classes as "all-levels"- so you are able to find a level that works for you, whether you are beginner, intermediate, or advanced. This studio regularly holds different kinds of workshops and trainings that are interesting and fun, as well as music (kirtan, crystal singing bowls, etc.) and meditation events. This emphasis on the other aspects of yoga (meditation, pranayama, etc.) in addition to the physical is one of the things that sets Pilgrimage apart from other studios and makes it special. This is a safe space and community of welcoming and caring individuals.
The Normal Heights studio is in the heart of the Normal Heights neighborhood and has a cozy feeling. The main studio room has plenty of space and beautiful bamboo flooring. There is a homey waiting room where you can relax if you arrive early, and the shop section has so many different, lovely items! Parking is street-parking only, which usually isn't an obstacle- just be sure to give yourself enough time to drive there and park without putting yourself in a rush.
Price-wise, you cannot beat this studio's value! Not only have they made yoga affordable, whether you try the 2-week unlimited special for $25 or have the monthly membership that's just $79/month, but there are also all sorts of perks and discounts that come along with what you've signed up for. Pilgrimage of the Heart is an established studio that has genuinely invested in its community, students, teachers, and all-around quality of its offerings. The attention to detail and effort to make this a welcoming and safe place shows. Give it a chance... it just may become your second home :)