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Embrace a way of life that nurtures your mind, body, and soul.

Welcome to Half Moon, where we believe in living in the here and now. 

You don’t come here to push harder — you come here to listen more closely.

Our yoga and Pilates offerings span the full spectrum — from deeply calming and restorative to high-energy and strength-building, with many offerings that blend mindful movement and rest. Whether you’re craving stillness, challenge, or something in between, there’s a class for you.

Give us 30 days and you’ll begin moving through your days with more presence, ease, and connection — both on and off the mat. Our candlelit, heart-centered classes are held in a thoughtfully curated sanctuary that supports slowing down, tuning inward, and reconnecting with yourself in a way that carries beyond the studio.

Each class is taught with thoughtful guidance and options, honoring where you are while supporting growth over time — welcoming everyone from first-timers to experienced practitioners.

Chicago Reader Best of Chicago 2024 Awards Finalist
Best Yoga / Pilates Studio and Best Exercise Class

New Student Intro Offer

one month unlimited yoga & Pilates for $69 (regularly $160)

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Clear mind. Full heart. Soul ignited. 

We’ve created a sacred sanctuary in your neighborhood — a place to slow down, breathe, and reconnect with yourself, mind, body, and soul.

There’s more to life than rushing from one thing to the next. You deserve an hour just for you. Through mindful yoga and Pilates classes, thoughtfully enhanced with sensory elements, we offer a supportive space for personal growth, nervous-system care, and feeling good in your body.

Buy Now: $69

  • “I have been attending Half Moon regularly for a few months now. It is a lovely, unique space that evokes serenity the minute you step inside. Everyone on the staff is friendly and welcoming. There are many quality teachers…each one infusing their unique style into the smartly named classes which inform you a bit of what you will get out of them…Glow, Hot Glow, Half Moon, Reset, Zen and Wild Thing. Val, the owner, is a lovely human that lives by the ideals she is bringing to her studio and is also trying interesting workshops and challenges to cultivate and create the Half Moon yoga community…a gem in the hustle and bustle of the South Loop neighborhood."

    - Laura M. in a Google Review

  • "Half Moon!!!!! Where do I even start!? Hands down the best yoga studio, owner, instructors and ambience ever! This place is my sanctuary. It is like a hug to my soul when I need it the most. I am learning the most important things being a part of this community - SELF LOVE, PATIENCE, AND SLOWING DOWN. Thank you Val for creating this space! I am obsessed!! :)"

    - Ayusha S. in a Google Review

  • "I had never practiced yoga or even entertained the idea before half moon. My friend this summer kept raving about this small, unique, inviting place in our neighborhood and begged me to come with her, after my first class I immediately became a member and now my week/days do not feel complete without going. The Half Moon family has truly been an amazing addition to my life this year.

    - Rachael D. in a Google Review

  • “From someone who hasn’t had a consistent exercise routine in almost 20 years, Val has created a sanctuary for the body AND mind that I now can’t live without."

    - Justine C. in a Google Review

  • "Yoga has always been my "white whale" - something I felt was unattainable for me. Either I felt intimidated by the women in class with limber bodies that seem to gracefully do every pose, or I didn't see myself in the instructors. I would go months or years without trying yoga again for the umpteenth time, though I know the benefits are so useful. In the fitness community I belong to, Half Moon was the studio of the month and I happened to be in town to try it and boy am I glad I did. The studio space is beautiful and so welcoming. The ZEN class I took was awesome and a class I didn't know how much I needed. The restorative poses along with just giving my body permission to rest brought happy tears and I will most certainly be back. "

    - Trice T. in a Google Review

  • "A delicate, powerful and grounding space. Several mats, adjustment indicators and blocks all set up so there is no fuss and no excuse not to make it to the mat. I took 3 classes here while on a trip - I love the practice and have been in my own practice for several years and was surprised and oh so delighted by my experiences. Wild Thing was a playful, powerful and engaging experience. Amit is a spectacular instructor who was all about creative expression. Many shapes and movements at a fast pace all to breath. I am still enthusiastic in my body just recollecting that practice. Half moon was a nice flow I enjoyed it to my core- perfect American “Hatt”/“hatha” balanced practice. Felt delicious in my joints and she offered plenty of opportunities to take variations. Hot Glow was fiery! Playful and very well sequenced. I loved having a black full bodied woman as my instructor. Felt like home for me. The owner is so friendly and I really wish this studio and its community well! Highly recommend and will be visiting again!"

    - French M. in a Google Review

  • "I cannot say enough good things about the community being built by this yoga studio. Aside from having talented and knowledgeable instructors offering amazing yoga classes, they are very intentional about making anyone and everyone feel welcome in their space. I did the one-month trial and have just signed up for a monthly membership. 10/10 would recommend!"

    - Diana C. in a Google Review

  • "Not only is Half Moon the most beautiful yoga studio I’ve ever stepped foot into, but it’s hands down the most welcoming. Val is something special and the Sloop is so lucky to have her! Check it out- even if you’re just yoga-curious. There are class offerings at super convenient hours (hello, post-school drop off!) that you are sure to enjoy and you’ll feel right at home in the process."

    - Shala W. in a Google Review

  • "So happy to have this studio to go to in the South Loop. I have been doing yoga mainly at home because I find many of the studios seem more focused on the physical practice of yoga or they lack diversity in their instructors. They are also ALL super heated, which is can be annoying logistically. I have never been more excited to join a studio where I can practice outside of my home and get away from my wfh set up."

    - Stephanie G. in a Google Review

  • "I’ve had the privilege of practicing yoga in studios all over the world, but nothing has touched me quite like this place. From the moment I stepped inside, I was enveloped in a warmth and energy that’s hard to describe—like the whole space has its own soul. Val, the owner, radiates kindness and makes you feel like you’ve found a second home. The decor is serene and thoughtful, just a peaceful vibe that flows through every corner of the studio. I left feeling not just rejuvenated, but deeply moved and connected to myself in a way I haven’t felt in a long time. I truly wish I lived in Chicago so I could experience this magic every day. I highly recommend trying a class! I happened to be staying close by and stumbled upon it while looking for a small escape on a business trip, but boy do I wish I lived here now. This is a place where anyone can find their peace and inner stillness."

    - Assile B. in a Google Review

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Your Intro Month includes:

  • Unlimited access to as many yoga classes as you like

  • 2 buddy passes (valued at $35 each) - valid for new students

  • Complimentary yoga mats, blocks, and all of the other props you'll need for class

  • A sanctuary space for you to transform your mind, body, and soul

  • Expert yoga teachers to help you reach your goals 

  • The support of a welcoming, non-judgmental community committed to transformation and personal growth

Buy Now: $69

Getting started is easy:

✔ Come hydrated and wearing comfortable clothes - we will provide you with a mat and everything else you need!

✔ Please arrive 15 minutes early for your first class.

✔ Our studio is easy to get to - right by the South Loop Trader Joe’s, and just a block from the Roosevelt CTA stop (red, orange, and green lines). There is also a Divvy station a block away, various CTA bus stops, and some free parking along Wabash as well as a paid lot across the street.

Buy Now: $69 Unlimited Yoga & Pilates for 1 Month

New Student Intro Offer

one month unlimited yoga & Pilates for $69 (regularly $160)

Buy Now