Our Story
Sat Nam Yoga Chicago began in 2010 with a simple intention — to create a home for healing and truth in the heart of the city. Founded by Karampal, the studio started in a small garden-level room of a historic Chicago building. Over the years, through community, consistency, and a lot of love, it’s quietly grown into a thriving home for yoga and healing.
A Home for Practice and Belonging
Sat Nam has been a home to thousands of seekers — each person coming with their own story, rhythm, and timing. Our space is friendly and unpretentious. You don’t have to know anything to begin here. Whether you’re curious about Kundalini Yoga, looking for a class to feel grounded again, or simply exploring what healing looks like for you — you’ll be met where you are.
Ancient Practices, Modern Times.
We respectfully draw from timeless yogic teachings — Kundalini Yoga, meditation, and the healing arts — and share how they can meet the realities of life today. Practices that aren’t widely taught often arrive here, shared in ways that honor their depth while remaining accessible is our focus. Each class invites you to return to yourself: your breath, your truth, your essence. These practices remind us that wholeness isn’t something we find — it’s something we remember.
Holding Space for Growth
At Sat Nam, we’re here to support you as you grow — in practice, in purpose, in presence. Our workshops, immersions, Kundalini Yoga teacher trainings, esoteric sciences trainings, and Thai massage programs are led by expert local, national, and international teachers who share the same heart: to pass on what’s been given with integrity and care.
Karampal brings 15 years of experience in holding space, mentoring teachers, and guiding community. Her vision has always been simple — to create a place that feels like home, where truth is lived, not performed.
What is Sat Nam?
In the sacred Sikh language of Gurmukhi, Sat Nam means “Truth is my identity.” It’s a mantra that reminds us who we really are.
To live honestly — to listen to your soul, to serve others, and to walk with authenticity. That’s the essence of this space.
A Sanctuary for Practice and Connection
Our community gathers across three levels of serene space — three studios, two therapy rooms, boutique areas, a student lounge, and a private courtyard where we gather for ceremony under the open sky. Each room holds a piece of the practice: expansive, grounded, and full of life.
Sat Nam Yoga Chicago isn’t just a studio — it’s a sanctuary for Kundalini Yoga and healing in Chicago, where compassion, kindness, and shared growth shape every practice. Here, service (Seva) and practice go hand in hand, reminding us that healing is a collective act.
Welcome to Sat Nam ♡
In loving service,
The Sat Nam Yoga Team
