Yoga On High

All of my yoga pet peeves rolled into one. Expensive, no locker room, hot yoga that is not actually hot, hair all over the floor, and the only instrumental music played during class was the Charlie Brown Christmas song.
The room was way too crowded. Proof: One flexible neighbor bumped my cooch with her fists in Prasarita Padottanasana. The other neighbor touched my boob in Camatkarasana.
The room was warm. I never even broke a sweat but my neighbor had a puddle going, which the instructor kicked up onto my neck while walking by. Gross.
The instructor broke the mood at least a dozen times: having a good laugh about her jumbled instructions and commenting on her music playlist. I know this is Middle America but seriously, verbal pop music from 2006? Several songs played more than once, and the instructor skipped mid-​song a number of times. Over curated and still all wrong.
I know this place is well reviewed, but if you are passing through from out of state do yourself a favor: Stay in and do some Youtube Yoga.

I really enjoyed my beginner’s Hatha Yoga class I did. It really helped relieve some of my anxiety I went through during the day.
My instructor’s name was Angela and she had two helpers/​assistants for the class. They each got me the blankets and blocks needed for the class. Angela was a wonderful instructor and I appreciated her checking in on my friend and I. She offered useful tips for us both.
Here are some quick facts regarding the health benefits of yoga. Medical research supporting yoga for anxiety shows participants, ages 15 – 85, who practice yoga two to three times a week, notice the following results: a decrease in high blood pressure (hypertension), mood elevating effects, improvements in quality of life and cognition, lower blood glucose levels in diabetics, decrease in symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, improved strength and flexibility, reduction in symptoms for asthma, reduction in symptoms of spinal disorders, such as scoliosis, and alignment disorders such as TMJ.
Parents, I invite you to also consider yoga for your children. Here are some reasons why:
— They will learn about their bodies and how they function and grow.
— It fosters an innate sense of joy in the child.
— It will strengthen their muscles and increase flexibility.
–They will experience fun and playfulness in non-​competitive environment.
–The child will learn to trust their instincts.
–They will develop skills to achieve calmness and relaxation.
Overall, the benefits of yoga on the health are phenomenal. Both children and adults could benefit from it in my opinion. I would really consider what class whether it is Hatha Yoga, Integral, Yin, Iyengar or Meditation best suites you as an individual. Then come to Yoga on High and try it! You have nothing to lose!

Yoga On High is an amazing place to do yoga – an invigorating community in every sense of the words «invigorating» and «community.»

I’ve only ever been in the front area to select and purchase a yoga mat so I can’t speak to the instructors, classes or studio.
Picking out a mat and checking out was an easy process. The parking lot is small so you may want to plan accordingly if you’re only there to buy a gift card or class pass.

Practicing at Yoga on High is something I always look forward to. I can’t help but get a sense of calm and happiness when I enter Yoga on High.
To help get you Unilocalers set up for savasana (resting pose at the end) I am going to offer advice on the best side to set up your mat.
Studio A: Same side as the second door near the back hallway (to avoid the hallway light).
Studio B: Same side as the window (to avoid car headlights from the window).
Studio C: Same side as the door (to avoid the hallway light).
I am able to tune out the world and get in the savasana zone but this can be a little added comfort for people newer to yoga/​the studio.
Happy resting and yoga’ing!

Awesome studio, very nice people, great classes. Really nothing negative at all to say, except it can get kind of tight and crowded, but that means it’s good right? :)

Very personable staff and nice facility. I took hot power 1 and it wasn’t very hot. The class wasn’t very difficult, but it was level 1. The teacher was very friendly and helped adjust/​fix everyone for poses. I would definitely go back, but take a different class!

Best yoga studio I’ve been to in Columbus, without a doubt. There is a wide variety of classes for whatever style of yoga suits you best. Class times range from early morning into the evening. My only negative is now I feel I’ll be disappointed if I ever go anywhere else!

Awesome Yoga studio. I loved the Sekoia class i took today. Being a yoga novice, the instructor was attentive but not condescending at all. I felt very comfortable and thoroughly enjoyed the class. The Sekoia class had the unique component of aromtherapy. I look forward to going back. Felt so relaxed during and after the class.

Michael who teaches Hot Yoga is the best instructor. I took a couple of months off, came back during a busy class, and he still remember me as the «tight hamstring, bad back» girl, and spent extra time showing me more advanced poses to help both areas. Michael IS THE MAN.

It’s funny how these things just come out from nowhere. Despite practicing yoga pretty seriously for about 6 years or so, all it took was about a minute in a Mysore style Ashtanga class and I knew, on a very innate, personal level, that This. Was. It.
End of story.
I mean, I thoroughly sucked, but still, the lights had been turned on, and since then every other form of yoga seems to have lost its sparkle and I’ve been completely drawn into the Ashtanga world.
And a big reason why this style is so transformative is because of how incredible Ashtanga teachers are (you cannot get randomly certified to teach — it takes years of commitment and definitely spending plenty of time in Mysore, India).
Taylor Hunt who runs the Mysore program at Yoga on High is an outstanding teacher and I have a tremendous amount of love and respect for him. He is, if I had to put it in terms of archetypes, an «Ideal Teacher» with his style that is a well-​balanced act between pushing your limits without being aggressive and stepping back and giving you your space just when you need it.
Yoga on High is a beautiful low key (no crazy frou frou) studio in Short North, a neighborhood that I’ve come to love. They have free parking, clean, spacious practice rooms, a wide range of classes and host some of the best known teachers who fly in regularly for workshops. Their prices are competitive, with a $ 60 introductory month offer, which everyone should take advantage of.
Join the Mysore morning club and as Taylor puts it, «bring your ass to class». There’s a ton of magical stuff happening there.

Staffs are very friendly. They offer a wide variety of yoga classes such as Astanga, hot flow, meditation, etc. All yoga instructors are knowledgable. I am very pleased with overall yoga experience at yoga on high.

I’ve been taking classes at Yoga on High (YOHI) since September 2012 and this studio has seriously changed my outlook on life forevermore! For the longest time (I’m of Indian descent), I’ve thought of yoga as something more American than Indian. This is a truthful and honest observation: middle class Indians do not practice yoga with the zeal that middle– and upper-​class Americans do. There is no Indian Lululemon. However, since my first Ashtanga beginner drop-​in class, I’ve fallen in love with the Ashtanga practice and this studio. Not only do I love the vigorous workout and my ever-​increasing flexibility and strength, I love the inner peace that a daily practice brings to my life. Yoga is truly a moving meditation and this studio has some of the best teachers to expose you to the practice. If you’re hesitant about trying a yoga class because you think it is some sort of gentle stretching class, you should totally visit YOHI. Alternately, if all you need is a gentle stretching class, there are several options as well. The studio’s schedule is split into quarters, and during each quarter it offers free drop-​in classes. Take advantage of it now! Change your life! Decrease stress! Be stronger!

I took two beginner drop in ashtanga classes with Michelle and another instructor. The class had about 8 – 12 people, so it was nice to get individual attention. Michelle and the other instructor were encouraging, and they both had great senses of humor. They don’t take themselves too seriously, which, as a beginner, made me feel more relaxed.
This is more of a 4.5 star review. Half a star was docked because there were no mirrors in the studio I was in. As a visual person, this would have been helpful. Otherwise, no complaints! Had a great time at both classes – I left feeling challenged and energized.

I practiced at this yoga studio for about two weeks when I was in town once, and overall I thought it was a great studio. The instructors are fantastic and they have a really nice space. My only complaint was that everyone there seemed to take themselves a little too seriously. Yoga can be fun and sometimes messy, and that’s OK.

I don’t know. I hate writing a bad review. But here it goes.
So, I’m ok with doing yoga that is purely a workout, and I’m also ok with doing yoga that is more spiritual. But the class I took at Yoga on High missed the mark in both categories.
The class I took was labeled as a hot class, but it wasn’t hot. No big deal because I wasn’t looking specifically for a hot class. But still.
There was very little attention given to the feel of the space. The teacher came in, realized there wasn’t a stereo, left, brought one back in and struggled to get it to work, plugging and unplugging her iPhone into it repeatedly. Doors closed loudly. We faced a haphazardly decorated window sill. Again, not a big deal. My apartment is very haphazardly decorated and I tend to slam doors. I appreciate a well-​thought out practice space, but I’m not OCD about it.
Before starting the class, the teacher went to the back of the room where the announcements were posted and started to read them out loud. I don’t really want to hear advertisements before class, especially read in an advertising sort of way. There was one about an upcoming wine fair, which just seemed like a weird thing to promote during a yoga class. But I don’t know. Maybe that’s just me.
The music the instructor played was kind of strange for a yoga class. I think one song was off the Good Will Hunting soundtrack. Good movie, but I saw it when I was 16 with my high school boyfriend. The effect this had on my focus is probably a personal problem, but I thought I’d mention it anyway.
The teacher was really into herself, and that was kind of annoying. She also gave some of the worst advice I’ve ever heard – if a posture makes you angry, stop doing it. I would advocate the exact opposite! I’ve found that the poses that make me angry are the most important ones to my growth and development.
This would all have been fine if the class felt like exercise, but it didn’t really. The teacher adjusted me a few times, and I was achy for days afterwards, but not in a good way. Apologies Yoga on High:-/ Maybe my experience was just a fluke.

Good location, great teachers, nice retail selection and a wide variety of classes. My only gripe are the practice rooms. The two times I’ve been, the class was held in the main room, which has no windows, kinda yucky artificial lighting and is very echo-​y when empty. It reminded me of a gymnasium. The other, smaller room looked more inviting, however, and had at least one window that I saw. I will definitely be back at some point, but I wish the ambiance were a little more «zen.»

Yoga has become more of a workout for me — it’s a hobby, a necessity, and something that really helps me strike that balance (so to speak) in my work-​life balance. I tried Yoga on High for the first time in January (why did I wait so long?!) and I can say with confidence that I have found what others might call their home or base studio.
A few things to note about Yoga on High (or YoHi, as frequent patrons say):
— There are TONS of drop-​in classes offered morning, afternoon, and evening. They constantly change and update the schedule depending on demand and patron interest. YoHi offers everything from Ashtanga to Hatha to hot vinyasa — plus Urban Zen reiki classes and all sorts of other things.
— They have a really great new student unlimited special for just $ 39 through Unilocal.I went to 8 classes on mine and it was definitely a worthwhile purchase.
— Leave your shoes, coats, and bags in the lobby. There’s plenty of space and there’s always someone at the front desk.
— Free parking in the Short North! How can you go wrong?
I totally disagree with the Unilocaler who said that this studio is perfect for the beginner yogi. If you’re looking for a class that is both challenging but suited for someone at the beginner OR intermediate level, I would try Correna’s Ashtanga Beginner Drop-​In class on Sundays — one of my favorites. Lara Falberg teaches a great Level 2 hot yoga class on Wednesdays at noon right now that might be of interest. And Michael Murphy’s classes are anything but easy — and I would suggest that you feel comfortable in vinyasa flow before taking his classes.
Anyway, all that being said, this is the perfect spot. They have really convenient hours and classes, plus management and front desk are great at answering questions or adapting their schedules for their students.

This studio is perfect for a beginner yogi, but definitely not challenging enough, if at all, for the intermediate-​advanced yogi. Try out Thank-​Yoga located across the street or Grow Yoga in Grandview, Josie and Sally are where it’s at!

Yoga On High is great. I practice Ashtanga and they offer many Mysore style and Led Primary classes so when I’m in town I really enjoy going. They offer a wide variety of classes for the beginner to advanced students. The studio is very nice and the waiting area has a bunch of really great books, mats, towels etc. I would recommend this studio to any of my friends.
The only issue I’ve had was where a OM Vinyasa teacher was telling us not to use Ujjay breath, this was very odd and she even noted it more than once saying that «the room and your bodies are warm enough» but gave no other insight on why she want us not to restrict our air passageways. I would understand if we weren’t in an asana practice and doing some pranayama but this went against every thing I was taught around the world and the room was only in the 80s.
The staff is great and they also have amazing sounding workshops.
OM Shanti.