Favorite Yoga Studios: Charleston, SC
As a former owner of Om On Yoga, a Yoga & Pilates Studio in Richmond, VA, it can definitely be said that I am an absolute lover of the yoga practice, and seek it out wherever my travels take me. In fact, after discovering it first in college as a form of injury prevention and recovery (I was a college of athlete and thus needed this dearly), it has become an absolute mainstay in my life. At first, my practice would take me to my mat for just the physical benefits, though they were plentiful and included increased flexibility, quicker muscle recovery, and greater balance. However, after a few years of daily practice, I realized that there was more than just the physical that kept me coming back to the mat. This was the point at which I decided to embark on my 200 hour teacher’s certification and most likely the point that also was a launching pad for the practice turning into a guiding life philosophy for me. So, some 20 years later, I have been entirely grateful to have not only experienced the transformational affect yoga has had on my life, but I’ve also been able to share the practice with many students all over the world through my teaching, numerous teacher training programs that I’ve developed, and yearly global wellness retreats I’ve led. And my studio, Om On Yoga, would touch over 13,000 lives through the programs that we fostered there for an entire decade. Currently, here in Charleston, though I do still teach both private clients and Wellness Retreats, I have come back to my mat as a student experiencing many of the incredible yoga offerings the city has to offer. It’s been a sheer joy to take the seat of a student again in this capacity though I will tell you as teachers we are always lifelong students. And here is my short list of studios that are at the top of my list, along with some of my favorite instructors:
The Works
“A SWEAT STUDIO BY SARAH FRICK
The Works is a dynamic blend of powerful vinyasa yoga, cardio, meditation, plyometrics, sculpt and core used to tap into our breath and our strength. We use the body work to get the heart work where we can find real connection body to body, heart to heart, and soul to soul. This class is heated 85 degrees seasonally as needed.”
Classes Offered:
Hot Vinyasa
Sculpt Vinyasa
Mash Up
Deep Stretch
Express 45 min.
Fave Instructors:
Sarah Frick
Meggie Austin
Alexandria Mirzayan
Maddy Terry
Offering 2 locations Downtown and Mount Pleasant.
465 Meeting Street Suite 160
Charleston, 29403
1421 Shucker Circle Suite 1116
Mount Pleasant, 29464
Charleston Power Yoga
“The hottest spot in Charleston for a sweat-drenched, heart-pumping heated power yoga experienceIt's not just about the sweat - it's about the community. We're a tight-knit crew, and we love nothing more than cheering each other on, laughing, and maybe even shedding a tear or two. Because when you come for the sweat, you stay for the community.”
Classes Offered:
Vinyasa
Power 1
Power Hour
Deep Stretch
Fave Instructors:
Beth Plante
Maggie Poll
Crystal Wellman
Sellayel Clemency
Mount Pleasant
857 Houston Northcutt Boulevard Patriots Plaza
Mount Pleasant, SC 29464
Grayce Yoga
“Mother/daughter Erin Gray and Daisy Gray Moses are the Grays in GRAYCE, and the studio they created in the heart of historic downtown Charleston is nothing short of stunning. The GRAYCE practice is a biomechanically thoughtful reinterpretation of classical vinyasa yoga, a remix of strength and flexibility, core and flow, traditional asana and modern mobility. Rigorous for today’s body. Sustainable for tomorrow’s.”
Classes Offered:
Strong
Soft
Still
Fave Instructors:
Erin Gray
Daisy Gray Moses
Hannah John
Danielle Giovannone
Downtown
Yoloha Yoga
A Studio for the senses, Yoloha Yoga (yes they are the creators of the famous cork mat), “was meticulously crafted to provide a full sensory experience for the body and mind.
Sustainable cork panels line the walls for a premium acoustical experience you have never heard before.
State of the art infrared heaters provide a clean, breathable heat that’ll leave you feeling detoxified and rejuvenated.
Live oak slab, cedar trim and other thoughtfully placed details create a natural sanctuary you’ll never want to leave.”
Classes Offered:
Hot Power
Vin to Yin
Align & Flow
Slow Burn
Fave Instructors:
Lauren Bristow
Katie Beaver
Hillary Sabbato
Danielle Giovannone
James Island
1750 Signal Point Rd. STE 650
Community Yoga
Described as “a place where you can turn off the noise and focus on the gift of connecting mind, body & breath. Proudly a boutique yoga studio with smaller classes that allow our teachers to really see each student so they feel guided and supported every time they get on their mat.”
Classes Offered:
Hot Power
Vin to Yin
Align & Flow
Slow Burn
Fave Instructors:
Caroline Nash
Crystal Wellman
Patrick Arnheim
Ji Hwang
West Ashley
Kate Moon Yoga | Flow State Wellness
Popping up around Charleston, and at the coolest retreat spots both near and far, Kate Moon Yoga and Flow State Wellness is on a mission for flow. In fact, they are adamant that they “have something for EVERYBODY. Learn to flow, breathe, be in stillness, and in peace in your mind and heart.”
Check out their upcoming offerings here!
Gym Yoga Offerings
Check out the below gyms for some other great yoga options:
Ethos Athletic Club
Classes Offered:
Flow
Slow
Power
Recover
Fave Instructors:
Shayna Levy
Katie Beaver
Maggie Young
Downtown
311 Huger Street
Charleston, SC 29403
Hylo Fitness
Classes Offered:
Flo
Slo
Deep
Fave Instructors:
Reagan Sobel
Blair Bonifield
Offering 2 locations Mount Pleasant & West Ashley
880 Allbritton Blvd.
Mt Pleasant, SC 29464
466 Savannah Hwy. Unit A
Charleston, SC 29407
Longevity Club
Classes Offered:
Yoga Flow
Yoga Sculpt
Heated Vinyasa
Fave Instructors:
Allison Habermann
Nikki Tamburri
Downtown
163 Rutledge Avenue
Charleston, SC 29403
Stillspace Charleston
Our pick for a meditation dedicated yoga space.
Classes Offered:
Mindful Meditation & Movement
Primordial Sound Meditation
Sound Bath
Loving Kindness Meditation
Fave Instructors:
Kelly George
Liz Ramirez
Bob Bates
Downtown
140 E Bay St., Ste B
Charleston, SC 29401
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