08.24.2023

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Find your zen with our Columbia yoga guide

Finishing up a class at Rooted Yoga in Queens Pose. | Photo by @rootedyogasc

Whether you’re a novice on the mat or an experienced yogi, Soda City has plenty of places to practice. Find your zen at these 10 yoga studios around Columbia.

If you’re just getting started

Tribe Yoga & Wellness, 1310 Lady St., Columbia
If you’re looking to stretch your toes into the yogi world, Tribe Yoga & Wellness offers a variety of classes for you to be a part of that are suited for all levels of practice. Join in on a fundamental flow class, sunrise yoga, deep flow, or a Sunday morning flow class that are all beginner-friendly.

If you want to connect with community

Aloft Yoga columbia — Instructor Jazmine hanging upside down at Aloft Yoga Studio. | Photo by @aloft_yoga

Aloft Yoga Studio, 208 Candi Ln., Suite A, Columbia
Aloft Yoga Studio aims to foster connections and build a sense of community through classes that are intentional, inclusive, informed, encouraging, and playful. If you don’t know if you like aerial yoga, book an Aerial Yoga All Levels class for $20 that is beginner-friendly for any fitness level.

Rooted Yoga, 141 S. Shandon St., Suite F, Columbia
Rooted Yoga offers a diverse range of classes, including warm power vinyasa, all-level vinyasa yoga, gentle yoga + guided meditation, Tai Chi, dynamic flows, and more. It also offers Sakhi Yoga School — a 200-hour, eight-month program consisting of a yoga curriculum that will help you to become a certified yoga teacher.

If you’re looking to sweat

Bikram Yoga Columbia, 4715 Forest Dr., Columbia
Bikram Yoga offers the original hot yoga with 26 postures + breathing practices through its Bikram Series (45, 60, or 90 min. classes), as well as vinyasa flow, torched barre, HIIT (high intensity interval training), vin to yin, yin yoga, and hot pilates classes.

If you want a mix of fitness options

Fit Columbia, 2121 College St., Columbia
Ever wanted to do yoga with your kids, pup, or baby goats? Fit Columbia offers several unique yoga classes that will get you and your two or four-legged friends flowing. Pro tip: It also offers aerial yoga classes.

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Events

Thursday, August 24

NILS Live — The Cool Shades Concert | Thu., Aug. 24 | 7-9 p.m. | Chayz Lounge, 607 Meeting St., West Columbia | $35 | Experience an event of jazz, fusion, funk grooves with renowned and revered contemporary jazz guitarist NILS, backed by Rod Foster and Company.
Gamecock Sports Preview | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Pastides Alumni Center, 900 Senate St., Columbia | $60 | Enjoy socializing with fellow Gamecock fans over dinner and drinks while you hear updates on the upcoming season from several head coaches.
EMO NIGHT | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 7-11 p.m. | New Brookland Tavern, 122 State St., West Columbia | $10 | Your heart may be in Ohio, but you could be here in your skinny jeans.
Sushi Making Class | Thursday, Aug. 24 | 6-8 p.m. | Hanabi Hibachi & Sushi, 1624 Main St. #100, Columbia | $75-$130 | Learn the art of creating delicious sushi rolls.

Friday, August 25

Paddle and Pint - Paddle and Craft Beer Tasting | Fri., Aug. 25 | 6-8 p.m. Saluda Shoals Park, 5605 Bush River Rd., Columbia | $47 | Paddle the Lower Saluda River followed by a craft beer tasting where you will sample eight different craft beers.
Red Carpet Movie Premiere of “Reunion” | Fri., Aug. 25 | 6:30 p.m. | Spotlight Cinemas Capital 8, 201 Columbia Mall Blvd. #Ste 211, Columbia | $25-$35 | Join and celebrate with Emmy Award Winner, Gregory Alan Williams, at the first-ever theater release.
The NoMa Flea | Friday, Aug. 4-Friday, Dec. 15 | Times vary | NoMa Warehouse, 2222 Sumter St., Columbia | Free | The market features several anchor vendors and at least 10 rotating, pop-up vendors each week.

Saturday, August 26

Best of Columbia 2023: Popstars, Rockstars & Icons | Sat., Aug. 26 | 7-11 p.m. | Columbia Museum of Art, 1515 Main St., Columbia | $65 | Prepare to sing and groove your way through the decades of music at Popstars, Rockstars & Icons — this year’s Best of Columbia party.

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This student is also a four-time national Karate champion champ thanks to the flexibility that Cyber Academy of South Carolina offers. | Photo provided by Cyber Academy of South Carolina

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News Notes

Concert

DJ Darude, known for his hit “Sandstorm,” is set to perform at Gamecock Village before SC’s home game against Kentucky happening on Saturday, Nov. 18. Darude’s one-hour set will be followed by him leading the Gamecock chant as the celebrity starter for the game. (Gamecocks Online)

Civic

Columbia is considering allowing residents to use goats for lawn maintenance, a practice known as goatscaping. A committee of council members is drafting an ordinance to potentially permit this, addressing specifics like goat numbers, grazing duration, permit costs, odor, and more. (The Post and Courier)

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Sports

A’ja Wilson, the top pick in the 2018 WNBA Draft and former USC women’s basketball player, achieved a new WNBA single-game scoring record with 53 points in a 112-100 victory against Atlanta Dream. She also established a new scoring record for the Aces franchise. (WLTX)

Deal

The Gamecocks are offering fans discounted tickets for the home opener against Furman + the Saturday, Nov. 4 game against Jacksonville State. Beginning today at 10 a.m. through Sunday, Aug. 27, grab $23 tickets.

Plan Ahead

Mark your calendars for family fun at Riverbanks Zoo, beginning in the -ber months. Riverbanks ZOOfari (Friday, Sept. 29), Boo at the Zoo (Friday, Oct. 20 through Monday, Oct. 30), and Wild Lights (select nights between Friday, Nov. 17 and Sunday, Jan.14).

Health

Celebrities who have shed pounds with Ozempic and other drugs have made this class of medications a hot topic. But are they safe — and do they work? James A. Wilkins, MD, with Lexington Family Practice Chapin has answers.*

Giveaway

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Holiday

Trick or treat yourself to Publico at BullStreet’s Halloween pop-up, “Nightmare on BullStreet” through the month of October. The annual celebration is returning this fall filled with Halloween decor and creative cocktails in tiki mugs of your favorite and scariest horror movie classics (think: Michael Myers, Jason, Freddie + more).*

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Just as a heads up for football fans — The State shared that a new Murphy USA gas station is being constructed close to Williams-Brice Stadium, near J’s Corner. An opening date for the store hasn’t been announced. It may cause traffic delays, but could also serve as a convenient pit-stop if someone forgets to close the cooler and you need more ice.

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