River Flow Yoga & Wellness

Overview

River Flow Yoga & Wellness is a holistic wellness center and yoga spa located along the banks of the Chattahoochee River in Columbus, Georgia. While primarily known for its yoga offerings, it prominently features a private infrared sauna as a key rejuvenation service, complemented by spa treatments, meditation, and energy work. The facility combines yoga studios, spa rooms, and wellness spaces to provide a comprehensive mind-body-spirit experience.

The overall atmosphere is warm, welcoming, and serene, with beautiful natural lighting, brick-walled studios adorned with plants and gongs, and river views creating a peaceful retreat. Reviews highlight the friendly staff, community vibe, and transformative classes/events, emphasizing joy, breath, movement, and nourishment. It’s designed for all levels, fostering personal growth in a non-judgmental space overlooking nature.

Features & Amenities

• Private Infrared Sauna Room: Wooden sauna with glass door, bench seating, infrared heat, and color light therapy (e.g., red, blue lights) for detoxification, regeneration, and deep sweating.
• Yoga Studios: Main group studio with brick walls, natural light, mats/props provided; smaller tranquil studio for privates; outdoor river/dam areas for events.
• Spa Treatment Rooms: Private rooms with massage tables, decor for relaxation; showers in bathrooms.
• Additional Amenities: Complimentary mats/towels for newcomers, cubbies for belongings, water bottle encouragement; energy tools like gongs, altars; hallway entrance with aesthetic lighting.
• Wellness Extras: On-demand online classes, seasonal workshops, sound healing setups.

Services

• Infrared Sauna: Private sessions supporting body’s regenerative capabilities via infrared heat and chromotherapy; ideal for sweating out toxins, meditation, and recovery.
• Spa Services: Massages (deep tissue, restorative, Thai yoga, neck/shoulder, cupping, facial), energy work (Reiki, attunements), back/neck pressure techniques for revitalization and harmony.
• Yoga Offerings: Group classes (all levels: Flow, Restore, Sweat, Rooted, Revive, Expand; Vinyasa flows); private yoga/meditation/breathwork; online on-demand seasonal classes.
• Workshops & Events: Chakra workshops (Root, Throat, Sacral), alignment/breathwork sessions, solstice ceremonies, sound baths, Sankalpa intention-setting, lunar eclipse events.
• Other Wellness: Life coaching with astrology/Human Design/tea ceremonies; TCM yoga; outdoor river yoga.

Pricing

Specific pricing is not detailed on the site, but options include:

• Drop-in Classes: Available (image referenced as “Drop In - Pricing.png”).
• Class Packs: 5-class, 10-class, 20-class packs (images shown).
• Memberships: Monthly/recurring with freezes/extensions; non-transferable/non-refundable.
• Private/Spa/Sauna: Credit card required; 24-hour cancel for credit; no refunds for no-shows unless emergency.
• Discounts: 10% off for military, students, teachers, seniors, first responders (proof required).
• Workshops/Events: Registration via Momence; fees apply (e.g., limited spots).
• Gift Cards: Available via app/in-person.

Payments: Cash/ACH preferred (no fees); cards accepted with processing fees passed on.

Location & Hours

• Address: 1801 1st Avenue, Columbus, GA 31901, United States (overlooking Chattahoochee River; near City Mills Hotel outdoor spaces).

• Accessibility: Google Maps linked; text/phone contact for questions.

• Operating Hours: Not explicitly listed; responses during regular business hours. Classes/workshops vary (e.g., mornings 6-9 AM, evenings 6-8 PM); pre-register via Momence app. Arrive 5-10 min early.

Notes

• What Makes It Special: Unique infrared sauna with chromotherapy integrated into a yoga/spa ecosystem, emphasizing riverfront serenity and holistic healing (detox + yoga + energy work). All-levels inclusivity with modifications; community events like full moon ceremonies and solstice gatherings build connection. TCM influences, sound healing, and seasonal flows distinguish it. Policies promote respect (no phones, scents, disruptions); waivers required. Highly praised for life-changing impact, natural beauty, and supportive instructors—perfect for stress relief, injury recovery, or spiritual deepening.