Body Buzz Smart Fitness operates at the Kenwick Studio and out of the Columbus Dance Theatre…read more The Columbus Dance Theatre location has the Ballet for Rookies class, while the Kenwick Studio hosts workshops and the Body Buzz classes. Ballet for Rookies is a class that is accessible to all levels and ages. Christina, the owner/instructor, does an amazing job teaching and encouraging students! She brings her years of experience (professional) and education (MFA in Dance) to create a fun and challenging class. Christina encourages creativity and playfulness. I've always worried about looking silly while exercising, but I felt at ease in this class (and dare I say, occasionally I felt as graceful as a dancer?). She cues modifications for differing levels and she is great about correcting form. You can tell she wants her students to enjoy the class and be safe while doing it so that they can dance for many years to come! I've taken many Barre classes, but secretly felt that they were more of an aerobics class (or the jazzercise for the new millennium). I loved that these classes focused solely on ballet! In no way did it feel like less of a workout. You will definitely feel it in your legs the next morning!

I started off going to the Ballet for Every Body class on Tuesday nights on the recommendation of a…read morefriend. I'm not much of a dancer, and ballet doesn't appeal to me that much, but this friend recommended it so highly that I gave it a shot. Christina Providence, the teacher, is amazing. She encourages everyone to get comfortable in their bodies, and, as simple as this sounds, has had a profound impact on my life. It turned out I had all these injuries that Christina helped me realize and then work through. The basic upshot is that she leads us through lots of restorative routines (aka, a lot of laying on the floor or rolling around) that have more or less completely healed up all sorts of chronic injuries I had from years of playing sports, being in front of the computer, and general tension. So, the Tuesday night Ballet for EveryBody class is a great place to start. It's really affordable, accessible, etc. I'd thought that the other classes were probably too specialized for me. But, about a year ago, I entered into a really stressful period of my life that unfortunately isn't showing signs of letting up any time soon. Christina recommended that I try the Monday night class, which she said was pretty good for stress-reduction. It's AMAZING. We do typical pilates things on the equipment but also a lot of restorative things like short meditations, and things that feel very relaxing (again, a lot of lying on the floor) but that are actually really good at releasing tension and even strengthening. I legitimately credit this class with helping me manage this incredibly stressful thing in my life. I played competitive sports until I was 26, and, even at my peak, I had a stubbornly weak and puffy core. Now, at 34, weight management is easier than its ever been, and I'm pretty strong and lean. I honestly think this is because of the precise exercises we do in the classes I've taken here. Oh--I also get reiki now, once a month, from a different practitioner, also named Christina, and it's been amazing as well. The best way for me to explain it is that the effects of it last a lot longer than a regular massage. It also helped stop me from grinding my teeth at night. Anyway. I wrote so much here because I really can't recommend this highly enough. I feel like this studio taught me how to listen to my body, and that's no small feat. I should also mention that there is no body shaming, ever, and that strikes me as unique. They never rush, they meet you exactly where you are, and the teachers I've taken classes from all seem genuinely excited to be there. So, yeah. I'm a Core Poetry Evangelist, basically, because I started off as a skeptic and the classes there have helped me immensely.

Elyce is a committed and driven trainer who cares about seeing her clients reach their goals. I…read morehighly recommend her!

This class is incredible! Kate has a wonderful personality and keeps you moving throughout the 45…read moreminutes. It's a bit intense but if you're wanting definition in your muscles, intense is what you need. It's packed, you have room to move and it's not too crowded but it's not an empty class either, it's actually quite perfect! I loved this class and I've already signed up for my next!

I could not be more grateful for a fitness/yoga studio that is focused on each individual with the…read moreRIGHT goal in mind. Kate Ball is an incredibly knowledgeable and confident instructor. I am astounded by the depth and breadth of her knowledge and versatility - yoga, TRX, RealRydr cycling, kettle bell, personal training. She is a professional beyond compare! I have never been more challenged. It is the best place I have ever been. You will not be disappointed. Results come. Thanks Kate!

Ally is a fantastic trainer! She is so patient and knowledgeable. She truly cares about her…read moreclients! I definitely recommend her!

Best hot yoga in Columbus! This beautiful and incredibly spacious studio ranks #1 in town for me…read more The teachers are all super friendly, the location is clean, there is ample parking, the locker rooms are great.... It's no wonder this is a cult fav, burning this many calories with fun people is a no brainer for me

26 and 2 hot yoga is being offered again under new management... The hot Pilates and other yoga…read moreclasses are being offered as well... Lots of studio updates!

Always a great workout with the best playlists and instructors. The vibes are welcoming and fun and…read moreI'm obsessed with the cycle + lifting combo classes

A wonderful, peaceful, zen place to meditate, sort yourself and heal. Proprietor Sheri offers…read morerobust classes on personal growth and insight and has recently expanded to include licensed massage in addition to her Reiki and light therapy offerings. A wonderful place for guys or gals, her Full Moon Goddess circles offers women a safe place to let go and look inward, focus on the positive, and release all that might hold one back. Sheri also partners with the Dames Bond women's group. Beautifully appointed, Sheri was an interior designer in another lifetime. Her artistry certainly extends within and beyond the walls of Om2Ohm.

What a relaxing evening. The place is so peaceful and you just want to sit and relax. The reiki…read moresession and the information received from my guides was pretty interesting and not too far off. I would love to check out more of what this place offers. Check it out.

I am not alone or exaggerating when I report that Balancing Owl saved my life. Stress was about to…read moresuck me under when, an number of years ago, I decided to try a few classes. My entire outlook of life changed. The stiffness, aches and pains in my body subsided. I wake everyday with a deep and abiding gratitude for the owner, the teachers, the practitioners, and the students associated with Balancing Owl. You all are magical and I love you!!! You know who your are. XOXO

I have been taking classes at Balancing Owl Yoga for several weeks now. It was recommended to me…read moreby a friend as I mentioned I was looking for online classes. I began taking online classes during COVID as my studio pivoted when they had to shut their physical doors. Upon reopening, I had become used to both online and in person classes. The studio was less than 10 minutes away and VERY convenient. However, they were facing a closing and I'd also found fewer and fewer classes for me to take. At the peak, I was at the studio 5 days a week for classes. By the end, I only had 2 classes a week. I'm an ALL IN membership person. Will pay monthly fees to have full access. So what drew me to B.O.Y. was its online offering. In looking around at local studios, I find VERY FEW have continued to offer virtual classes. Unlike BOY who live streams just about all in studio classes, other studios maybe offer a couple classes a week - despite having LOTS of in person classes. Another thing I appreciate at BOY is the slower, less physical practice. I have an injury and am unable to fully participate in the power yoga I am used to. I also am getting older and have found the need to modify what and how I do yoga. I am finding great success in the gentle, slow and restorative flow - allowing me to really focus on the mindfulness piece and how each movement and breath feels in my body. The times of the classes are pretty good. Ideally, I want a 6 PM start. Most of the BOY classes I attend are 6:30 - still within my wheelhouse that I'll be sure and show up. Which leads me to the big differentiator. BOY offers all virtual class recordings for a 24 hour period following the delivery of the link (within a couple of hours of the class concluding). I MUCH prefer to attend a live class and have found it a challenge to get motivated to watch a recording. I'm a disciplined person when it comes to all other things, but I know when I register for one I'll possibly watch the recording, that there is little chance I'll do it. The friend that referred me thinks quite differently - so she takes advantage of the recordings. This is only the 2nd studio I've tried after moving away from my former home studio. The entry month deal is great and I highly recommend you give it a try if you have any interest in attending their classes. I may or may not return for a full membership. TBD at this point. Definitely need more research before making that decision. Which reminds me, I need to leave a review for the other studio I just tried online!!