Cleveland Yoga

Cleveland Yoga is my favorite studio on the east side of Cleveland. I love both of their locations, uptown and Beachwood. There are a variety of instructors with a wide variety of styles — some more meditative, some energetic. The practice is engaging and athletic. Scott is by far my favorite instructor — his style is not «typical» yogi, but challenging, fun, and he plays great music! Yes, classes can be full but that is just a testament to the strength of this studio!

Upside: clean facility, warm studio, natural lighting
Downside: the front desk staff was rude, caddy, and practically ignores you. The instructor that was there was Scott, he didn’t seemed enthused and didn’t smile or say hello, and then during the practice he was yelling which was distracting and almost comical because I was in disbelief at the volume and enunciation he chose to use. There were so many people crammed into one space that I was up against the wall and worrying about kicking or hitting the person next to me. Once I was leaving I was greeted by even more grumpy people trying to enter the room while the previous class was still trying to exit. The experience overall was so unpleasant that I don’t plan to return. They could easily make this more enjoyable by training their front desk staff on how to greet people and be personable and kind, and by limiting the amount of walk ins if they are always so packed.

Don’t come here. Studios are small, people are snobs. You go there to come out relax and full of good vibes, not here! Buncha yoga snobs! The instructor Scott was too intense, yelling n shit, like dude, this isn’t boot camp, it’s yoga. Relax your shit!

I am a huge fan of Inner Bliss in Rocky River so that is my point of comparison. I may need to try out a few more instructors before I finalize my review but I found today’s instructor to offer very little instruction and no hands-​on assistance. I am very flexible but people always put their hands on me to help me go deeper into a pose. The small room is so bright (and so small). Yikes. Again, I will try a few more instructors to see how it goes but my heart still lies with Inner Bliss, their spiritual environment, and their instructors’ deep meditations.

I absolutely love this place!!! From yoga to clothes this place is the place to be! All of the teachers are amazing but I prefer to go to Christina’s class. Awesome music and good vibes :)

I went in to the Cleveland yoga expecting a warm reception. I recently moved to the area from California. My wife encouraged me to get into yoga here in Cleveland. I was really excited until I got there. The lady at the front desk had a stern look on her face and scolded me for bringing my wet boots in from the snow. Never once did she smile the entire time I was there. She was colder than the frigid weather outside. I felt like she was looking down her nose at me. I asked about the classes and she responded, well are you practicing. Maybe it’s because I’m a guy and not a woman. I’m not sure if I’m going to come back and give it a try or not. She was a big turn off for me to even consider it!

I can’t say enough wonderful things about the welcoming community at Cleveland Yoga. I knew I was going to enjoy class when everyone was hugging and chatting away while waiting for class to start. I travel often for work and am always looking for great power yoga studios while on the road. Amy Schneider led the class through a challenging and powerful vinyasa flow that had me dripping in sweat. What a positive little rockstar she is. You can definitely tell she lives yoga while off her mat. I am looking forward to the next time work brings me to Cleveland just so I can return to this great studio! Thank you!

This is the best yoga studio I’ve practiced at. I was a bit frightened about finding a studio in Cleveland when I moved from California a few months ago, but I’m very happy to have found yoga Cleveland. All the teachers are amazing and the people that practice there are very friendly and nice.

I love this studio. I can’t come all the time as I don’t actually live in Ohio. However. When I travel, I make it a point to get in on Thursday with Christie. I LOVE HER. Yes, total girl crush. She challenges and pushes and yet is funny and sweet at the same time. I wish I could clone her.
While I wouldn’t call myself a «yogi» per se– I have never been to a studio that didn’t look as though Lululemon barfed all over it. I believe that is pretty de rigueur for yoga these days… maybe that’s just me? I’ve practiced in Hawaii, California, Ohio, and Pennsylvania and have found that in all.
Even the front desk people here are super sweet and cool. Down to my second to lash class on my pass, and no pressure to buy more– just FYI for me that I have one left.
Gotta say– this has been my favorite studio! Wish I lived closer.

I’m a fan! I’ve been going to both the beachwood and the uptown location and i’m loving them both. I think the staff members at Cleveland Yoga are so friendly and enthusiastic. Even better, the yoga instructors there love what they do and they do a great job at it. Maybe of the yoga instructors there really make an effort to know its members names and they put in effort to correct your pose and teach you modifications if some of the workouts are too intense.
I love this place. If you’re looking for a Yoga to join, join Cleveland Yoga!

I am visiting from Boston and wanted a hot yoga class that would challenge me. This class far surpassed my expectations. Great new student deal, beautiful and clean studio, and probably the best yoga class that I have ever taken. Christie G was an amazing and inspiring teacher who took time to teach new students while at the same time challenging the more advanced yogis. I will definitely be back.

Cleveland Yoga is and will always be my yoga home! After moving to Florida a few years ago, I soon discovered what a rare gem it is in the yoga world. I miss walking in and being greeted by Lisa Burrows with a smile and great talk, I miss walking into that amazing space that holds 90 plus people, I miss being 1 inch apart from my neighbor. I know some people complain about this but here is what that spacing means to me: listening to the person beside me breath deepens my practice because sometimes I lose the breath and they are there to support you. The teaching is great. The heat is unmatched and the community… the community will always be home.

I came as a student for one of the train the trainer sessions. The did a very nice job and I would have joined this place but I’m looking for a club that has more stuff like tennis, bikes, treadmills, etc.

By far my favorite yoga studio in Cleveland. Mostly because if I practice, I prefer the style of Baptist Power Vinyasa. Heated rooms. Hot. With a steady flow, I feel amazing when I leave. There are plenty of classes and time slots to choose from. No class is the same and all have been challenging. The classes tend to fill up but everyone is kind and respectful of each other. The staff-​front desk and teaching-​are all energetic and friendly. Sometimes you end up giggling thru the sweat. Always a good time!
Your first week is $ 15-​which is awesome-​so make sure to try different teachers. Bring your mat, don’t forget a towel! and lots of water and get ready to challenge yourself:)

I took two classes here on a business trip recently. I am only reviewing for the classes I took.
Cleveland Yoga is all about Baptiste yoga, which is a form of heated power vinyasa. The classes are heated to around 93 degrees, and then, after a warmup, you ostensibly go through a flow of asanas, with a few balancing postures thrown in, followed by a warm down and savasana.
I personally practice a style of yoga that is even more «power» and «flow» than Baptiste yoga – my studio was started by a guy who was a student of Baron Baptiste, so this heavily influenced my view of Cleveland Yoga.
Both classes I took were 6am classes, and one of them was average at best. Half the class revolved around innumerable Verabhadrasana A/​B sequences – I swear I did 30 chatarungas in a row… the rest did not have a good flow to it and I left with sore arms and not much sweat. The class I took the next day was much better and the flow really flowed. I honestly think one of the teachers the first day was just really tired.
The classes were crowded, but Yoga is about community and I found everyone to be respectful and focused on their own practice. There were all different levels of students in the class as well, which was really cool and heartening.
The studio itself was very clean and zen, and I liked the friendliness of the front desk staff. Pricing seemed very fair compared to other studios I have visited nationally.
Overall I would go back and try out a few more instructors. A-​OK.

I am a beginner at yoga and found the classes to be:
–fast paced with little instruction/​guidance
–very crowded
–hot and uncomfortable
All of which made for an unpleasant experience. I felt drained and was shaking before the end of class. I actually thought yoga was not for me after this experience, but tried again and found it to be quite enjoyable at another studio.

What an incredible space! large, sun-​lit rooms with huge windows, clean floors and great instructors!
I did a class this morning (with Marni) and I am glad I did. It was challenging but do-​able (I am a beginner). I learned from what she said, how she said it and what we did. I felt an acceptance and warm spirit which invited a deeper practice and presence. The open and loving style allowed a connection to develop between the physical, mental and spiritual.
I will be back :-)

Only reason this place doesn’t get 5 stars is because it can get SUPER crowded. I don’t really mind, but some people might consider it a turnoff.
I’ve been here twice while home visiting my parents. First time was 4.5 star quality, but the last time (I think with Christina as teacher) was the BEST yoga class I have EVER had. Challenging with fast transitions between poses, great supervision from the teacher (even with a packed house!), fun music, and a nice heated room to make me sweat. Keep in mind that I like hot yoga, I don’t like too much focus on meditation, and I like a teacher who has fun with yoga and doesn’t take herself seriously. As a runner, the workout and stretch is what gets me going. This definitely fit the bill. Can I say again how much I loved it?

I have been going to Cleveland Yoga for a few years (since the old studio) and have had very positive experiences here. The teachers are great, there are all levels of classes, the kids yoga is really kids yoga (NOT babysitting my 4 year old and 7 year old will go any day of the week) and last but not least — they keep it hot.
Surprising to most, Cleveland has a VERY fit advanced yoga community. In an all levels class it is not surprising to see more than half the class in headstand and people challenging themselves to «find a new edge.» Most classes are based on Vinyasa flow and have a healthy balance of spirituality mixed with an a$$ kicking. You will leave class feeling renewed, strong and ready for life’s challenges.
What else you should know? The workshops are great, if you are newish stick with 60 minutes classes, the studio brings in amazing out of town teachers (don’t sleep on these) and the boutique is surprisingly nice.
Tami runs the studio with the perfect mix of class and «do the right thing.» It is clean, well designed and efficiently run. I have been consistently impressed with how the studio has grown (great teachers = great classes). You may be surprised to see 60 – 80 people in a class, this is not an accident. Classes fill up because they are delivering the goods.
Take a workshop, try a few teachers, experiment. Don’t be intimidated by the class size or advanced level students or even affinity for lululemon clothing. Everybody is a sweaty mess by the end of class. You will lose weight, feel better and get stronger at Cleveland Yoga. What are you waiting for?

I had heard a few things about ClevelandYoga such as very corporate like, not explicit enough instruction and a plethora of people in pink spandex. I have now taken three of their Power Yoga Basics classes due in large part because they are offered late.
The classes were decently challenging in the 85 degree room and well instructed by Eric. I found the Sunday class I took had less instruction or personal help from the instructor though the class size was small, approximately fifteen. However I also took the same class on Wednesday night and it was overflowing to the point that I almost did not have enough room to complete the poses.
In regards to the attire in the worn ClevelandYoga, I did not see too much pink spandex. I did find that when this class is large, overflowing, the instructor has an assistant and this was genius.
As Eric guided with verbal instruction while a young girl, sorry I do not have your name, meandered through the class adjusting people for better positions or challenging those doing well. I was having a spectacular boat pose and she came along and challenged me to press while she gave resistance… this was fabulous instruction and exactly what I am looking for in a yoga instructor.
Anyone that has frequented my previous Unilocal addressing other yoga studios knows I am looking for some flow, hatha, vinyasa or astanga and I will confirm that I found a pretty good version at ClevelandYoga.
I would go here again and in my book it means they are pretty solid. Namaste… til the next class/​studio.