Yoga near Wicker Park, ChicagoA short walk up Milwaukee Avenue.
Chi Yoga Shack is a small, family-owned yoga studio in Bucktown, at 1942 N. Leavitt St. From the Damen Blue Line stop in Wicker Park it's about a 13-minute walk, close enough to come over after work.

Getting here from Wicker Park
These times start at the Damen Blue Line stop, where Damen, North and Milwaukee meet. They come from Google Maps, so allow a few minutes either way.
- On footAbout 13 minutesUp Milwaukee Avenue, then north on Leavitt Street.
- By bikeAbout 3 minutesThe same way. There's a Divvy station at Leavitt and Armitage, across the street from the studio.
- By busAbout 10 minutes, plus the waitThe #56 Milwaukee bus goes two stops to Leavitt. From there it's about 6 minutes on foot up Leavitt Street.
- On the 606About 20 minutesA slower walk with a stretch on the trail. Go north on Damen to the 606, follow it west to the exit at Milwaukee and Leavitt, and walk up Leavitt from there. The trail is open from 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.
After work
Vinyasa links each movement to a breath and is open to all levels. Candlelight Yoga is a gentle sequence in a room lit by candles, and one of the easiest classes to start with if you're new.
On Tuesday and Wednesday evenings, vinyasa is followed by a slower class: Candlelight Yin on Tuesdays and the Restorative Sound Bath on Wednesdays. You can book the two together as an Evening Retreat.
Weekday evening classes in the next 7 days
- Tuesday, October 6 at 6:15 PMVinyasa with KaliBook
- Tuesday, October 6 at 7:30 PMCandlelight Yin with KaliBook
- Wednesday, October 7 at 6:00 PMVinyasa with BeccaBook
- Wednesday, October 7 at 7:30 PMCandlelight Restorative Sound Bath with AlejandroBook
- Thursday, October 8 at 7:00 PMCandlelight Yoga with BeccaBook
- Monday, October 12 at 6:00 PMHatha Yoga and Meditation with OmkarBook
- Monday, October 12 at 7:30 PMRestorative Breathwork (Pranayama) with AshleyBook
Frequently asked questions
- How far is Chi Yoga Shack from Wicker Park?
- We're in Bucktown, at 1942 N. Leavitt St. From the Damen Blue Line stop it's about a 13-minute walk, or about 3 minutes by bike.
- I've never done yoga. Which evening class should I try?
- Candlelight Yoga is a gentle, all-levels class, and one of our favorite places for new students to start. Vinyasa is open to all levels too, with easier and harder versions of the poses.
- What should I bring?
- Comfortable clothes and a water bottle. Mats are free to borrow, so there's nothing to carry over from work. Plan to arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to settle in.
- Is there a Divvy station nearby?
- Yes, at Leavitt and Armitage, across the street from the studio.
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