Adult Yoga

June Through September

Strike a Pose in a Relaxed Outdoor Setting

Take in views of the urban skyline and Nature Boardwalk while restoring your own inner balance at Lincoln Park Zoo. Learn or perfect the basics of yoga in this class targeted to beginner and intermediate yoga practitioners. Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and bottled water.

Free Intro Classes

Go with the flow at Nature Boardwalk at Lincoln Park Zoo, where we're offering free adult yoga classes on June 1 and 2. No registration is necessary—just show up!

Saturday, June 1, 9–10 a.m.
Sunday, June 2, 10–11 a.m.

Location, Times and Dates

Nature Boardwalk Peoples Gas Education Pavilion (rain location: Farmhouse at the Farm-in-the-Zoo)

New this year: We’ve moved the weekday evening classes to Wednesdays and added a Sunday morning class option!

Wednesdays 6:30–7:30 p.m., Saturdays 9–10 a.m. and Sundays 10–11 a.m.
June 5, 8, 9, 12, 15, 16, 19, 22, 23, 26, 29, 30
July 3, 6, 7, 10, 13, 14, 17, 20, 21, 24, 27, 28, 31
August 3, 4, 7, 10, 11, 14, 17, 18, 21, 24, 25, 28, 31
September 4, 7, 8, 11, 14, 15, 18, 21, 22, 25, 28, 29

Adult Yoga at the Zoo Pricing

Unlimited Pass
The more classes you attend, the lower the rate per class! This pass allows you to attend all 50 adult classes during the 2013 yoga season (June–September).
$338 for Lincoln Park Zoo members (as low as $6.76 per class)
$400 for non-members (as low as $8 per class)

Season Flex Pass
This pass allows participants to attend any 15 adult classes during the 2013 season. You can choose between Wednesdays, Saturdays or Sundays.
$230 for Lincoln Park Zoo members ($15.33 per class)
$270 for non-members ($18 per class)

Monthly Fixed Pass
Committing to attending class on the same day each week means paying a lower rate per class! This pass enables you to attend four classes on the same day of the week (either Wednesdays, Saturdays or Sundays) for a one-month period.

Wednesday Pass (four classes)
$48 for Lincoln Park Zoo members ($12 per class)
$56 for non-members ($14 per class)

Saturday Pass (four classes)
$48 for Lincoln Park Zoo members ($12 per class)
$56 for non-members ($14 per class)

Sunday Pass (four classes)
 $48 for Lincoln Park Zoo members ($12 per class)
 $56 for non-members ($14 per class)

Monthly Flex Pass
Need a little flexibility? This monthly flex pass allows you to choose any four adult classes in the month to attend. You can choose among Wednesdays, Saturdays or Sundays. Enjoy flexibility throughout the season by buying this pass on a monthly basis as your schedule allows.
$55 or Lincoln Park Zoo members ($13.75 per class)
$64 for non-members ($16 per class)

Drop-in Rate
$20 per adult per class

Cancellation Policy
If for any reason you need to cancel your registration, you may do so up to one week before the program date and a refund will be issued (less a processing fee). If you must cancel less than one week before the program, Lincoln Park Zoo can transfer your registration to another eligible participant (exclusions may apply).

In case of inclement weather, classes will be moved indoors. We will make every effort not to cancel classes just for weather, so plan to attend rain or shine! If the weather is questionable for outdoor yoga, participants will be contacted via text with the change of location.

Frequently Asked Questions

Download the Yoga at the Zoo FAQs

Get to Know the Yoga Instructors

Tyra Notorangelo completed her Hatha yoga instructor certification at Global Yoga and Wellness Center. Since 2000, she's been practicing yoga—Anusara, Vinyasa and Kundalini—and has studied with Anna Forrest, Rita Knorr and Rich Logan. She enjoys the philosophy of yoga and focuses on both mind and body in her classes.

Claire Hurwitz is a Yoga Alliance Certified Instructor who has taught and studied yoga in Chicago and New Zealand. Claire hopes her students leave class feeling refreshed, challenged and ready to bring yoga off the mat and into their daily lives.

Julie Snyder completed teacher training in 2008, and hopes to pass on her love of yoga to others while teaching outdoors at Lincoln Park Zoo. Her classes are taught to inspire self-awareness, relaxation, and an appreciation for the body.

*Substitute certified yoga instructors may teach classes throughout the season as needed.