I joined Lindsay G for a group barre class on Friday for her blogging group "Find Where You Fit,"…read moreit was so much fun. I got out of my comfort zone maybe most of the time during the whole 60 minutes of barre. Lindsay G thank you so much for putting this event together. Both you and Allison rocked this class. Allison was our instructor and really good one. For a person with very little barre experience she made me feel super comfortable learning it with the small movements to the weights and barre itself. Everything Allison did she talked you through in the class. You can tell Allison had a lot of experience in this and when I talked to her after the class I learned she used to teach barre in Chicago and moved her later to teach at Otterbein and Bexley Yoga. She made the class so much fun too, like she let us pick out out music which was 90's themed and everything just feel into place from there. Lindsay also got us these cute pair of barre socks too. We all modeled them at the end with our barre poses. I would totally come back here again and not just take barre but also try the yoga classes to help with my anxiety and stress. I know a lot of my friends from Bexley come here and rave about other instructors too, so I'll be back soon! Thanks again Lindsay and Allison for a great time!

During my recent trip to Columbus I was excited to try out a yoga studio in a new neighborhood. And…read morestaying at Bexley B+B just a few steps away, Bexley Yoga seemed like a solid location for an early morning class. The Yay: -Easy online registration -Low key, casual studio with water station and restroom off to the side -Nice playlist during my flow class -Clear instruction -Free mat rental -Super convenient to where I was staying in Bexley The Meh: -$18 for a drop in class reads on the spendy side to me, even with the free mat usage -I take a practice a fair amount of hot (flow) yoga, and this flow class seemed super fast. As in I didn't have very much time at all to stretch or settle into any pose in particular. It felt rushed throughout, with the exception of shavasana. I'd definitely try Bexley Yoga again next time I'm in the neighborhood to hopefully get a better picture of their practices.

Be Well Studio has a warm and welcome environment that makes you feel comfortable the minute you…read morewalk in. The instructors make a huge effort to get to know everyone who comes through the door. There is also a huge focus of safety, from keeping a spotlessly clean studio to making sure you keep correct form - customer satisfaction is always important. I love working out there and it is my preferred studio in Columbus.

Be Well is one of my favorite studios in all of Columbus. I've been going for years. I think they…read morehave the best barre classes you'll find in the city, the best barre teachers and the nicest community. I don't live in Bexley but I'm often met with friendly classmates and the teachers know my name. Parking is easy to find and the studio is clean, with ample sanitizers around. Often they have free protein bars for grabs... BONUS. The owner is friendly and has been responsive to issues I've had with scheduling. I do think a few upgrades would go a long way. For one, there is not enough equipment for each member in some of the fuller classes - there seems to be a shortage of 3lb and 4lbs weights. I'd LOVEEE new equipment to help switch up the variety of the class - like ankle weights, pilate rings or weighted balls. Just a thought. There's only so much you can do with body weight, a ball and 5 lb or less weights in a barre class. Most of the teachers are creative and great at adding variety but other times it feels a bit stale. I also noticed in the classpass app its says free towels and water. There isn't water or towels. There's a brita filter water pitcher in their back area inside of a fridge but I'm not sure if it's open to the public. I've been dying of thirst before and asked about water and was told to grab a glass from the cabinet and use that brita - I felt like I was at a friend's house asking an adult for a drink, lol. Anyway, a water cooler would be wonderful. A girls gotta stay hydrated to be well! Thank you Be Well for fostering a nice, friendly environment and having some of the best barre teachers around!

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.

Nice, new yoga studio in Olde Towne East. Good group of teachers and welcoming to all…read more LGBTQ-friendly. Like to start my day with their 6:30 morning classes. Also recommend the weekly Kundalini yoga class if you've never tried that before.

I just left an amazing chair yoga class! Jen is such a gifted instructor and she embodies the…read morespirit of yoga. Highly recommend

As someone who loves going to yoga but doesn't always feel like it's the best workout, the space…read moretaught me a different lesson. All of the instructors at the space are so incredibly talented and so down to earth. They will help you and make corrections but never make you feel bad or like you don't belong. I constantly leave class dripping from sweat and legs shaking, in the best way possible. The literal space is located in a beautiful, funky part of town with food and beer literally less than footsteps away. The studio at the space is what I imagine yogis dream of. The one thing to be aware of is that it is a very small studio and it is super important to arrive early because there is not a waiting room separate from the studio, it is just one area. Make sure to check them out on Instagram or mind body and check out a class!

I called on a Monday with a big request; a group of 5 for massages in the late afternoon. By some…read moremiracle, they were able to fit us in and were so accommodating. My massage from Eevi was excellent. This spot is so cute and cozy! While we waited for each other we were able to relax and stretch in the upstairs "living room" area and the concierge made is the most amazing hot tea! This was just the experience we needed after a very long work trip! I would love to come back next time I'm in town!

I highly recommend this place! Working with Erin was such a treat. I recieved the energy treatment…read moreand I still feel it even now. The vibe was so relaxing and bohemian. I really enjoyed myself.

I really enjoyed this class, instructor and studio! I wish it wasn't so far from me - otherwise I'd…read morebe visiting a lot more! I took the Wednesday evening Hot Vinyasa class. I was a little worried about parking, but there are metered spots on the street and a parking lot in the back. Upon entering the studio, I felt so relaxed. It's clean and chic, offering beautiful interior design. They offer bathrooms and showers, but no cubbies. All personal items are on a rack outside of the class. But they do lock the door from the outside once class starts so that helps. The space was dark, heated (yay!) and smelled of essential oils. The instructor was friendly, gave me a tour of the studio before class, and attentive during class with modifications/adjustments. At the end of class, everyone received a mini head/neck massage and a cold washcloth with a eucalyptus/cucumber smell over their eyes. As you exit the studio, there is a bowl of frozen grapes to try, as well. Simple little touches in this studio help it to stand out from others I've visited! If I'm ever downtown again, I'd like to find my way back to this studio.

This was the first place (and currently only) that I've tried Yoga. I was on a mission to complete…read more30 days of full workouts in a row. So all my muscles were sore and I wanted something calm and relaxing to help sooth my body and my aches. So my friend recommended class pass to me and we ended up coming here for the Hot Vinyasa on Monday night. The class was really dark and had some nice chill vibe music playing softly in the background. It started slow but we got into it quickly. The first thing I noticed (Besides the heat and how i was sweating like crazy) is that it wasn't as easy as I thought it would be. It was more of a workout in itself then i assumed. Some of the maneuvers were hard for me since my body was already beat up. However this is not a negative for me. I love things that challenge me. So even though I couldn't do everything right, I just took a quick 10 second breather and some water and pushed through it at times. I did not feel like anyone was judging me or anything like that. Most people know the feeling of when you are a first timer. They have all been there before. So dont be afraid of being judged... It was a really nice environment and the instructor was very helpful and gave clear and direct instructions. One of the best parts was at the end. Where you lay down and the instructor brings out these cold scented towels and places them over your head. It was heaven after doing the Yoga for an hour. I'll summarize it by saying this, it was more challenging than I thought. But I enjoyed the challenge and trying something new. I felt welcomed and they even waited for me because i was a minute late which was very nice. The instructor was Lila Meesseman. She was very nice and I would recommend her as well. Although I'm sure all of the instructors here are very good as well! Ill be coming back for sure multiple times. PS: Do not make the same mistake I did. Do not workout Chest or Legs before this class if you lift at all lol! Also the door was hard to find for me. It's a small door right beside Victories.

Very beautiful studio. But small and too many people packed into one room. Instructor gave some…read moreuncomfortable vibes to my group just watching him touch and connect with some of the other girls. But hey maybe he had a thing with 3 of them. Again a beautiful studio. Make sure to ask for the free parking voucher if you parked in the garage they don't really announce it or remind folks.

I bought a 4-pack class intro package. I went to one class and decided Rewild is not for me…read more The space is so, so small. The lobby was beautiful but incredibly and uncomfortably cramped with 35ish people waiting for class. When the studio doors opened for the previous class to depart, it got very awkward. The smells that came out of the studio were overwhelming and people were awkwardly bumping into each other in the cubby area. If 35 was a lot, imagine ~70. Ideally there'd be a buffer between classes. The class itself was unlike any yoga I've done before. I liked the instructor, but if felt very unplanned and a little chaotic. It was a lights-out class so if you didn't know pose names, you'd have to copy from your neighbor. But no worries there because you're instant besties because of the lack of space between mats. Arms were bumping left and right. I saw reviews about uncomfortable situations with a different instructor after class. I was glad he wasn't my instructor, but he's seemingly still employed there. Combined with the experience I had at my first class, that made letting my other classes go unused a no brainer.

Heartfelt Yoga Studio is such a special place. As a queer-owned studio, it leads with inclusivity…read moreand authenticity in everything it does. The environment is welcoming, body-positive, and affirming for people of all identities and experience levels. One of the things I love most is the diversity of the instructors--not just in background and identity, but in teaching styles, perspectives, and energy. Every class offers something different, and there's a real sense of community and care that you can feel as soon as you step inside.

Cute tiny studio. The space is adorable and has a great atmosphere. The instructors are fun and get…read moreyou amped up for an intense yoga flow. The music choices are fun. The only bad thing is the parking situation is sometimes difficult. I have had to park a block away before.