FAQs

What is a BALANCED YOGA PRACTICE?

At first, we get to know our bodies, minds, and breath.

With time, we can discern what sort of movement (or stillness) our bodies require today.

Coming home to yourself is remembering that your inner world is just as important as your physical body. It’s rejecting the idea of the ordinary and the routine and instead syncing yourself with your own rhythm. It’s a vinyasa class on the days your need to feel strong and a restorative class on the days you need deep rest. It’s a yin class when your joints need some TLC and a slow flow class when you need a little bit of everything.

Befriending yourself, taking care of yourself, is doing the good work.

From this place of self love we can begin to take care of our communities.

  • We’ve been on Larchmere Boulevard on the near east side of Cleveland since 2014. In 2024 we opened a second location on the west side in Lakewood!

  • While it depends on the type of class you are taking, yoga/gym clothes are recommended. Yoga is practiced without shoes, but socks can be worn if you wish.

  • Yes, we have mats (and props!) you can use while in the studio. 

  • There is ample, free street parking on Larchmere and the surrounding side streets.

    And if you’re coming to Abide West, you can park in the lot behind the building, then walk up to the Abide West door, located on the east side of the building. You’ll see the sign as you walk towards Detroit Ave.

  • Abide Yoga is not a hot yoga studio.  We believe that the heat can be aggravating for many people, so we offer classes at around 72 - 78 degrees year round.  However, in the summer, it may be a little bit warmer in the studio, so come prepared with a small towel (if you're taking a vinyasa class).  Likewise, in the winter it may be cooler so wear a layer or two.

  • You are welcome in any of the Abide classes! There is a yoga for each of us, but keep in mind there are many types of practices and many types of teachers. If you're new to yoga and looking for movement, you might start with any of the “SLOW” classes (there are several different iterations at all times of day). Restorative and Yin classes are adaptable and accessible since they are both done low to the ground. Moving Forward classes is an adaptable practice and all bodies are welcome.

    Classes labeled vinyasa generally move more quickly, so those might be best visited after you’re feeling a bit more comforable with the practice.

    You can always send us an email (hope.abideyoga@gmail.com) to chat and find a class and a teacher that might be a good fit.

  • Yes! It’s OK if you’re a bit behind. Happens to the best of us! Be mindful to enter the studio and set up your mat quietly.  

  • If your child will follow along with the class and not cause distractions, then by all means yes.  We don't have an age minimum since all children mature at different times, but use your best judgement.  (Usually ages 12 and up are good to go!) If your child will not be participating in class, it might be best to leave them in the care of someone else for the hour you're practicing. Please use your best judgment and be aware that many people attend yoga to have some peace and quiet.

  • If you’re interested in attending online classes, simply sign up for Livestream. A link to class will be sent to your email a few minutes before start time.

  • You can cancel your membership through your profile in our scheduling software. Easy peasy!

    Please note, membership cancellations are processed twice weekly on rotating days. To be sure your membership will be cancelled by the next billing cycle, please request cancellation a few days in advance of that. Sorry, no refunds on membership payments that have already been processed.

  • As on 10/2 the Abide Yoga app is no longer functional. This was part of our Wellness Living software package.

    Sing up for all classes and events via abideyogacleveland.com, or through the Walla app.

  • It’s simple…just check the event description for promo codes, which can be used at checkout.