Inner Bliss Yoga Studio

Great studio space with a really nice selection of apparel and other assorted yogi goodies. Couple of noteworthy things– classes get crowded, so signing up in advance is a good idea. Also, some GPS have a really hard time placing the studio — we circled the hood in an über for a good 10 minutes. And on that note, they let us into class 6 minutes late which was MUCH appreciated. The class itself was a little boot campy. I’ll be curious to try a few more instructors.

I arrived at my first ever yoga class the day Inner Bliss opened the Westlake studio, in August 2012. I came to the mat seeking a physical challenge, a new kind of workout. But what I found was a sacred place: the smiling faces, soulful music, heart-​opening smells, warm hugs, sacred words, life lessons, deep breaths, new friends, and of course: the yoga itself.
The Westlake studio is a little more modern, while the Rocky River studio has a more rustic feel. Both have awesome teachers and a wide variety of classes! I love the beautiful ecosystem Tammy has created at Inner Bliss Yoga, and I recommend it to everyone I know :)

This is a great place to practice yoga. Nice peaceful location, easy to access, and great yoga teachers. The Friday and Saturday classes can be a bit crowded because this place has become so popular. Definitely recommend their kundalini yoga and gong meditation on Sunday nights.

Absolutely love this place. I started going to IBY when I lived in Lakewood after trying out several other studios in the area. The classes are not intimidating at all. I have tried the slow flow, hot slow flow, and yoga for all levels. I would not call myself a yoga master at all, and I find the teachers hands on assistance helpful for any modifications needed during class. I have since moved to Strongsville and I still make the drive to this studio! There is nothing in my area that even comes close to this place! I recommend this studio to everyone.

Last time I reviewed INY I had only been once. Since then I have gone about a million times. I love going to their hot powerful yoga classes. At first I was really nervous I wouldn’t be able to cope with the heat but it really is incredibly invigorating. Granted, it definitely isn’t for everyone. If you’re considering it though, I highly recommend giving it a try!
What’s also awesome is their Thursday 2pm classes are only $ 5! That’s ¹⁄₃^rd of the regular drop-​in price. Unfortunately, it’s not a hot/​warm class but it is open to all levels and is a great way to calm down and de-​stress at the end of the week.
Seriously check IBY out, hands down the best yoga studio in CLE.

You cannot go wrong with any instructor. Warm, welcoming and you’ll leave feeling amazing!

Instructor Ann Richards did not introduce herself to the class, ask about my experience level, or offer me redirection during class. She was also the first person to leave class. My first time to the studio will be my last.

One of my favorite yoga places!

This is my favorite Yoga studio in the Lakewood/​Cleveland area (and there are so many!).
I’ve been a student here for a couple of years now. I go through periods where I practice a lot here and periods where I do more home practices (really it comes down to money). It’s not cheap, but worth the price in my opinion. Investing in my health and wellbeing is something I will always spend money on.
I love the option for a Hot yoga class, which is why I always end up going to Inner Bliss. The Hot class is especially wonderful in the cold winters here!
I’ve only experienced excellent classes at Inner Bliss. The teachers are top notch. It’s such a treat taking a Yoga class at a Studio so it’s quite the splurge for me. But I have to say it’s worth every penny!
The schedule is diverse with plenty of options to practice.

Rocky River: Great local yoga studio, good teachers. Really appreciate the hands-​on adjustments that are provided throughout the classes. Excellent hot yoga in the mornings, though the temperature could stand to be even hotter :) Appreciate that they offer a 6am class every weekday.
Classes are full, but not uncomfortably so. Only suggestion would be to turn down the music — it can be hard to hear the instructors over the music and blowing furnace at times.

Love, love, LOVE Inner Bliss! It’s a great experience all around physically and spiritually, even if you’re not really into that. :) No matter what your experience level, there is a class for you that will increase your strength, flexibility, and inner bliss (get it? :).

I have made it a point to experience different instructors here. In short, all of them are fantastic. They just have different styles.
Slow Flow with Kimberly. Calming meditations and reflections and very good instruction. Relaxed pace. Great music choices!
Hot Yoga or All Levels yoga with Jennifer. Prepare to get your ass kicked! Jennifer will challenge you to move beyond your comfort zone and push yourself a little. Pace of the class varies from fast to slow transitions. Great meditations as well.
Hot Yoga with Shannon. Like the others, she offers great meditations and good instruction. Shannon has a quiet confidence about her. Her classes offer a range of poses from challenging to approachable.
Hot Yoga with Tammy. Just like Jennifer, Tammy’s classes are challenging. I was completely dripping after her class. She will definitely challenge you and she tends to hold poses longer than other instructors. She is highly instructional as well. You will definitely need a Yogitoes skidless towel for your mat to prevent slipping in your own sweat. Tammy has a calming presence about her.
The *only* reason I don’t give Inner Bliss 5 stars… Parking is extremely limited. Classes are jam packed. It is mat to mat in there. And people don’t tend to respect the quiet conversation once they enter the room before class starts. They do at the location in Westlake… not sure why they don’t at this one.
But truth be told, there is a great energy here and the people you practice alongside are dedicated to the practice… no Groupon types «trying» yoga for the first time. I will go back. $ 13 drop in which is less expensive than the regular $ 15 found at other studios.

Moving back from Chicago — -what a relief to find this place! All of the classes I have taken are good but if you are looking for hot… Tammy, Lanie, and Justin are all classes I loved! Definitely worth it. I also love the location — -feels very city like in the lofty space.

Great experience at Inner Bliss, was a little tough to find, but other than that it was great. It seems like a great tight knit group of people. Make sure you check out the hot yoga class.
I will definitely be going back!

I took the Saturday 7:30am hot powerful yoga which wasn’t as hot or rigorous as the baptiste style I’m used to. The all level class had a great flow that wasn’t too fast or repetitious. The staff and students were friendly. There’s a free parking lot. At the entrance to the class room is a store where you can buy Lululemon clothes, books etc. there’s a fee for water bottles. I wish there was a big water bottle (especially for the hot yoga classes) where you could fill up your water bottle and a tip jar to help pay for the water. There was a bathroom I used to fill up my water.

Cleveland would not be the same without this yoga studio. The teachers are wonderful and truly care about the students. They are there to personally help each student throughout the class with poses and breathing methods. It’s a relaxing atmosphere and a great place to relax and destress. The options of classes make this studio even more exciting; from hot power yoga to slow flow yoga to yoga by candlelight… a Saturday night favorite.

I LOVE this place! I went to the Wednesday night Beginners class and it was awesome. The space is so relaxing and inviting, you totally leave all your little stresses behind when you walk in. Dawn was the instructor that night and she was great, so was the assistant. Although it was the Beginners session, it was still a thorough class and challenging at parts. The little bits of hands-​on assisting were also helpful. I felt lean and limber and totally refreshed after just an hour. I can’t wait to come back and try another class!

Inner Bliss rocks! The teachers are great! Not only are they supportive but they kick your butt in all the right places. The hot classes are my thing and the more I sweat the more thankful I am. I try to make it to 2 – 4 classes a week and while I don’t know many of the other students it definitely feels like a community.
For those that don’t practice or have had limited experience practicing, you will definitely get a workout here! It’s not just stretching but the cardio is in full effect.
Okay…I know, yoga is about the breath… but let’s be honest, most of us like to get in a good workout too. So if you can strive toward calming your breath while holding these poses, you’ll experience real bliss.

I hate to sound like a dork, but Inner Bliss is… Blissful!
I attended two «Yoga Flow for all Levels» classes with Gina (who I love and whose class «themes» always speak to exactly what I need) and left each time feeling so much lighter, spiritually. Again, major dorkdom, but it’s true. Yoga in general makes you forget the daily nonsense and just be mindful of the moment, allowing your thoughts to just fade away until you are one with your body and your breath. Geez, who am I?@?!
Anyway, tried the notorious «Hot Yoga» yesterday with Kristen, and it, too, was wonderful. Something about the heat makes it easier to flow with the movements and stretch deeper. It was really intense, yet Kristen is so joyful and invigorating that it didn’t really seem like we were being tortured. She kept saying things like, «Wow, GREAT poses, everyone!» which makes me think she might have been ignoring my sorry excuse for standing split when she said that. Hehe. Generally I go to yoga not because I am «good» at anything but because of the feeling during and afterward.
While the Hot yoga is considered a «powerful flow» (a little more advanced), I felt that it was non-​competitive and I would go again despite my inability to do some of the more advanced poses. I would recommend the Yoga Flow for All Levels class for just about anybody. I am also looking forward to going back to take classes with some of the other instructors, because their website bios all sound so interesting, and they each bring something different to the practice.
Add a little extra time traveling there the first time; it is sort of hidden in a corner beneath an overpass, in a building with other offices. (There is a small sign that advertises Hot Yoga in the parking lot).

Have you ever attended a yoga class that left you with the feeling of a whole new body? Invigorating, right? What if I told you that there is a class on Sunday mornings at a beautiful yoga studio on the west side of Cleveland that might, indeed, leave you with a whole new lease on life?
I visited Tammy Lyons’ hot yoga class one Sunday morning. I walked in feeling tight, groggy, and grievous as I was in town for a funeral. I left with ten less dollars (spare change compared to other studios’ charge) and a renewed outlook on my life and my place in this construction zone of a world.
If you haven’t tried yoga before, this class is not for the faint of heart. There were pregnant ladies practically showing me the exit door, they were so flexible and svelt. But the class is not intimidating at the same time because Tammy’s instruction is very calm and meditative. You do what you can, even if you can’t manage all the inversions (e.g. handstands and otherwise). The heat didn’t really bother me because it got progressively warmer, but not unbearable. It’s definitely worth a try if you haven’t considered this approach to yoga before.
The studio itself is very clean and inviting. Lots of natural light and plenty of room for coats and shoes outside the studio. I didn’t bring my own mat and there were heaps of them for borrowing (for free), which was another nice perk.