Thursday is International Yoga Day and we are celebrating with a list of the best yoga studios in the Columbus area, as chosen by NBC4 viewers.
Whether you’re a beginner looking for an easy class or an advanced yogi looking for a vigorous Ashtanga class, there are a lot of great studios where you can get your “om” on.
Where: 5165 Warner Road, Westerville
Engage Higher Degree Fitness takes the top spot for yoga studios among NBC4 viewers. The heated studio is perfect for hot yoga and they offer a variety of yoga classes, including HD Power Yoga Fusion, HD Yoga Classic I and II, Sekoia Yoga and HD Yoga with Weights. The studio also offers barre and strength training classes.
Where: 4032 Broadway, Grove City
If you’re looking for a studio that offers everything from gentle Yin Yoga to hot yoga to yoga for kids and everything in between, Rise Yoga Ohio is for you. They offer classes in 13 different styles of yoga as well as barre classes.
Where: 6017 Post Road, Dublin
With classes ranging from gentle yoga to beginners to empowering flows, Balancing Owl helps you make the most out of your studio practice in a judgment-free zone. Plus, if you’re on the curvier side, they have a class specifically designed to address the modifications you may need to make for your practice. The studio also offers workshops, private Reiki sessions and massage therapy.
Where: 2126 Stringtown Road, Grove City
Located in Grove City, burn within yoga focuses heavily on the mental and spiritual aspects of the practice while giving you a great workout. The studio offers classes in eight different styles of yoga, including hot yoga, vinyasa, yoga for beginners and kundalini yoga. Can’t make it to the studio? Don’t worry: they also offer online classes. If you’re interested in becoming a licensed yoga instructor yourself, the studio also offers yoga teacher training.
Where: 124 S. Washington Ave., Columbus
If you like some yoga with your self-care routine, you’ll want to check out Replenish. The studio and the spa both help you to unplug from the hustle and bustle of everyday life and recharge. They offer donation-based classes in the Carriage House to help make sure all people have access to the benefits of a yoga practice.
Where: 275 S. Third St., Columbus
From Soulful Restoration practices to Hot Power Vinyasa, Seven Studios offers a variety of yoga classes for all levels. They bill themselves as a community center disguised as a fitness studio and emphasize playing hard and leaving your comfort zone. Seven Studios also offers pilates, barre, boot camp, dance, POUND, Insanity and acro classes.
Where: Downtown Columbus
If you prefer taking your practice outside, check out the free classes offered three times a week at the Columbus Commons! The all-levels classes are held Tuesday nights, Wednesday nights and Saturday mornings. While the first session of the season is over, the second session starts July 31.
Where: 1081 N. High Street, Columbus
1780 W. Fifth Ave., Columbus
With locations in the Short North and Grandview, Yoga on High is a perennial favorite in Columbus. They offer the staples like Hatha, Ashtanga, Vinyasa and prenatal classes and they also offer newer styles like aerial yoga and Sekoia. The studios also feature classes for those interested in learning about Ayurveda and Reiki.
Where: 3520 N. High St., Columbus
1120 Jaeger St., Columbus
Balanced Yoga offers more than 70 yoga classes a week, ranging from Power Vinyasa to Gentle Yin. You can sign up for a class online, on their app, through Mindbody or through Classpass. They also offer a 200-hour teaching certification.
Anywhere!
As any yoga instructor will tell you, your personal practice is just as important, if not more so, than your studio practice. You can practice your asanas anywhere, at any time, whether it’s in your living room, in the park or on your lunch break. If you still prefer having someone lead you through the practice, there are plenty of free videos online. This yogi personally recommends Yoga with Adriene. You can find her free videos on YouTube.
