Location: Grandview Heights, Ohio

👟THE SCOOP

I’ve been nervous to try @bikramhotyogacolumbus since I’m not the biggest yoga fan. Was so happy to find out that they don’t just host yoga classes. And was even more excited to find out that one of their instructors, @salenamg is a fellow NYC girlie. Her hot hiit pilates class is absolutely no joke and it is absolutely not to be missed. Class consists of several rounds of typical mat pilates moves paired with cardio bursts. Minimal rest times between rounds. Salena curates an amazing playlist for her classes: think girlie tik tok meets old school Lana del Rey. Minimal equipment is used, but it sure packs a punch lol. Class is HOT, HOT, HOT. This is honestly hard to work through at first, but you quickly hit a rhythm and learn to work with the heat rather than against it. Plus I feel so much more limber in the warmer temps.

Pro tip: make sure you bring a yoga towel. Don’t be like me lol.

👟THE PRICE

$20/class

👟THE VIBE

f you have been to any #bikram studio before, you’ll know that there is a very traditional feel to the studios. Like other Bikram studios, they have a carpeted floor. Ngl this was something I had to get used to lol. You don’t normally associate a hot workout with carpet 😂. Studio is low on frills, but high on vibes. The extremely mixed clientele adds to the fun yet zen energy to the room. While there’s obvi a dedicated class being taught, you’re truly encouraged to move your body in a way that feels right to ✨you✨.

Check out Bikram Hot Yoga in Columbus here!