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Grateful Yoga

5 ★★★★★ 13 Google reviews · Tai chi studio in Evanston, Illinois

Qigong Private lessons

Casual studio offering Hatha, gentle & pre- & postnatal yoga, plus Qigong classes.

Plan your first class

  • Qigong & breathing qigong and breathing practice — gentle "moving meditation" — taught alongside the tai chi form
  • Private lessons one-on-one lessons available — a focused way to learn the form at your own pace; ask about availability and rates
  • Today see hours ·
  • Website & schedule gratefulyoga.com — see the live class schedule and book
  • Phone +1 847-849-1810

Hours

Monday 9 am–5 pm
Tuesday 9 am–5 pm
Wednesday 9 am–5 pm
Thursday 9 am–5 pm
Friday 9 am–5 pm
Saturday 9 am–5 pm
Sunday 9 am–5 pm

Hours shift for holidays, workshops, and seasonal outdoor sessions — worth a quick check before a special trip, and class times can differ from the studio's front-desk hours.

The classes they run

Tai chi and qigong classes on the schedule at Grateful Yoga, drawn from students' own reviews and the studio's info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🌬️ Qigong

“I’ve been to several Qigong & sound bath classes here with Lisa as the teacher.”

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👤 Private Lessons

“I appreciate getting the one on one instruction on my form and breath.”

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What students say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 13 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 strong, friendly community 5 mentions

“I love both taking and teaching classes within this warm and open community of teachers and students who are eager to share and learn and more deeply embrace the gifts of yoga.”

From the reviews

As a practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine I am always looking for ways to better the health of my patients during my treatments with them and outside in their daily life.

★★★★★ — Mark, Oct 2012

We love grateful yoga! Warm, non-judgmental and welcoming studio for all with wonderful and thoughtful teachers that will guide you gently during your practice. Each teacher has his or her unique own style of teaching which makes each class even more intriguing.

★★★★★ — Safia, Sep 2021

This studio is so cute. I’ve been to several Qigong & sound bath classes here with Lisa as the teacher. She does such an amazing job creating such a beautiful space. She makes new comers feel so welcome. I can’t wait to attend another solstice event here. 5 stars & 5 moons ❤️

★★★★★ — Ryan, Jan 2026

I have had a wonderful experience at Grateful Yoga. Nick and Lela and their staff provide a safe, accepting, and thoughtful place for students of all backgrounds to deepen their study of yoga and meditation. I highly recommend their classes and workshops!

★★★★★ — Rose, Aug 2018

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Your first tai chi class at Grateful Yoga

Nervous about walking into a tai chi class for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good instructors expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a gentle warm-up, then learning a few slow movements of the form, step by step — no pressure to get it perfect, and you can rest or sit whenever you need to. What to wear: loose, comfortable clothing you can move in, and flat, flexible shoes (some studios practice in socks or bare feet). What to bring: water, and that's about it — there's no equipment to buy. Arrive a few minutes early to say hello to the instructor and mention it's your first class. It comes together faster than you'd think — most people feel far more at ease by their second or third visit.

Tai chi is gentle and low-impact, but it's still exercise, and the health notes here are general information, not medical advice. If you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them to the instructor before class, and check with your doctor before starting a new exercise program.

Where to find Grateful Yoga

1108 Davis St, Evanston, IL60201

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