Cleveland Yoga, a Beachwood staple for 20 years, offers a welcoming environment for all body types and experience levels. The business’s studio caters to different preferences — hot power yoga for a more intense workout — and slow flow yoga for a gentler experience.
“The effects are magic,” owner Tami Schneider says of the hot studio, which helps clear up stiffness and tightness and expel toxins from the body.
Formerly a high-impact aerobics instructor and competitor, Schneider turned to yoga to help stay fit and heal her body from the effects of plantar fasciitis.
“The physical benefits are a byproduct,” she says. “It’s more about emotional stability, mindfulness and developing ways of moving more calmly through your life.”
What are a few poses she recommends?
Seated Single-Leg Fold
This pose can benefit the entire back, hips, thighs, knees, feet, shoulders, arms, neck and abdomen. “Even if you can’t reach your foot — just reaching for your foot — you’re getting a good stretch,” Schneider says.
Bridge Pose
A core yoga pose that can be found in many practice styles, this stance provides an excellent spine extension. “On a physical level, it strengthens the hips, legs and core and opens up the lungs,” Schneider says. “On a metaphysical level, it’s said to boost confidence and enhance your mood.”
Triangle Pose
Meant to stretch the chest, spine and thighs, this beginner stance also can increase breath capacity, improve posture and relieve low back pain. “It’s also a great pose if you have insomnia because it’s a gentle back extension,” Schneider says.
3355 Richmond Road, Suite 251A, Beachwood, 216-704-4550, clevelandyoga.com
