When you walk into Studio Seva, you might see yogis suspended in midair. They haven't mastered the art of levitation. They're utilizing one of the studio's signature pieces of equipment: a wall where a series of ropes facilitates limberness, enabling students to stretch more deeply and use gravity to their advantage.

And the rope wall isn't the only tool in their figurative belt. Class instructors cycle exercisers through calorie-burning circuit-training stations and help hone upper-body strength via heavyweight boxing bags. After workouts, guests can relax in the infrared sauna or head to the meditation room, where simple, black floor cushions, soft lighting, and recordings of Harry Potter saying, “I’m alive” create tranquil experiences.