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Warrior Challenge

Warrior Challenge! The first 25 participants to complete 35 yoga classes/events/workhops at one of our studios earns the coveted Modern Yoga Warrior Challenge T-Shirt 2023, limited edition. 😉 2 Grand Prize winners get a free Warrior Mat! (The grand prize is for the...

Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes

We are excited to announce that starting on Saturday March 25th, 2023 a new prenatal yoga class will be added to our Brecksville Studio schedule. Jenny Surovey, RYPT, is back to lead this new class. Our schedule will now alternate Saturdays between our Strongsville...

Restorative Yoga, added to our schedule

We've added a monthly restorative class to our yoga class schedule! Class will be taught the 1st Sunday of each month @ 6:30 PM at our Brecksville studio location. Class will be taught by Carrie Harvey, RYT 200. Carrie has become a much loved member of our staff here...

Modern Yoga Softball Teams

Softball is here for 2023! We are planning out the summer season. We will play in the Strongsville Summer Co-ed Rec league & are also looking to field a team for the Brecksville league. We play in the Strongsville league on Friday nights, Sundays for Brecksville....

Danielle – Modern Yoga Teachers

Teacher Spotlight Series - Throughout the year we profile one of our wonderful teachers. Each of them contributes to make our community a very special place. Learn about their journeys, their favorite yoga poses, and discover something you didn't know about...

The Modern Yoga Podcast

Join our hosts Joyce ERYT & Mary Beth ERYT as they discuss topics related to yoga and overall wellness. This is a semi-weekly podcast that will feature special guests & much more. The Modern Yoga Podcast is about the teachers, classes, and community at Modern...

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Yoga Poses

Crow & Crane Pose: Kakasana & Bakasana

Crow & Crane pose I have to admit this is one of the 1st poses I fell in love with in my yoga practice. And when I say fell I mean face first, ouch! This pose was and still is a challenge and I love it.There are many variations and modifications for this popular...

Bridge Pose: Setu Bandha Sarvangasana

This month, we highlight bridge pose or Setu Bandha Sarvangasana This pose is about everything a back bend has to offer! Bridge is a chest-opening posture that offers relief to the entire area of the low spine while it helps create endurance & flexibility!About...

Reverse Warrior Pose: Viparita Virabhadrasana

This month, we highlight Reverse Warrior Pose or Viparita Virabhadrasana It's the inspiration for our logo, and we think it is a great pose to highlight during our anniversary month. Our community is celebrating 6 years!About this pose Viparita Virabhadrasana...

Dancing Shiva: Parivrtta Hasta Padangusthasana

Discover downward-facing dog sometimes known as down-dog pose. Find out how to do this pose, alignment & tips for your yoga practice.
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Tree pose: Vrksasana

Discover tree pose sometimes known as Vrksasana. Find out how to do this pose, alignment & tips for your yoga practice.
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Triangle Pose: Utthita Trikonasana

Triangle Pose is a standing yoga pose that opens the chest and shoulders, encourages balance and stability while strengthening and stretching the tightest muscles of our legs. *A readability note from the author: In the article, I use the adjectives lower and upper,...

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108 books to read related to yoga

As a yoga teacher and an avid reader, I am sometimes asked what books on yoga, meditation, or yoga related topic I like or would recommend. With the help of our staff, my list can be found below. Only in modern yoga can we find the combination of ancient history,...

Yoga and Meditation For PTSD – an alternative pathway for our veterans

Like many people in Ohio & the U.S., James & Joyce (founders & owners at Modern Yoga) came from veteran families. James is a US Army veteran himself, his father served 32 years in the US Navy & his grandfather was a US Marine in WWII. Joyce's family...

Yoga for Football Players – 10 Essential Yoga Poses for Before and After Play

Yoga for Football Players – 10 Essential Yoga Poses for Before and After Play
Benefits of Yoga for Football
Including yoga in a football team’s training routine will provide physical and mental benefits, improving the overall performance and mindset of the group.

Modern Yoga Brecksville – Grand Opening!

Grand Opening Sale & Celebration will happen through the weekend! Join us for a free class! We are beyond excited to announce the grand opening of our Brecksville studio located at the intersection of Brecksville Road and Miller Road. Our Grand Opening Celebration...

Yoga Inversions – 10 Benefits to your Yoga Practice

Yoga Inversions can be a hot topic for a new yogi. Although headstand and handstand may immediately come to mind when you think about inversion, you might be surprised to learn that child's pose, downward-facing dog, ragdoll, and even bridge pose are also considered...

Cultivate Intuition

By Mary Beth Tweardy, ERYT. I’ve been repeating this story all weekend, so I will repeat it again in black and white because I believe it’s one of those great lessons that come our way in a simple conversation. I may have some of the details a little hazy, but the...

Modern Yoga Softball Teams

Blog, Book Club, Community Activities, Groups & Clubs

Modern Yoga Book Club Breathe-Move-Read

Blog, Book Club, Community Activities, Groups & Clubs

Mary Beth & Wendy head up our Modern Yoga Book Club. Mary Beth is one of our teachers and co-host on our Podcast. Wendy is our book club admin and a long time practitioner with us here at Modern Yoga. Sign up for book club by joining our facebook group or...

Yoga and Running Group

Blog, Community Activities, Groups & Clubs, Latest info

The community at Modern Yoga is amazing! With this in mind we are re-booting our run club/group on facebook. Group members can... share local races of interest forum for asking training advice/sharing stories motivational posts (quotes/stories/videos) "check in"...

Warrior Challenge

Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes

Restorative Yoga, added to our schedule

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Our Teachers

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This week’s teacher spotlight glows on Cyndi, our chair yoga teacher here at Modern Yoga.
Not surprisingly, there is a lot of depth about what chair yoga is, its purpose, and what populations can benefit from it. Cyndi addressed all the questions to demystify yoga on a chair.

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Leah – Modern Yoga Teachers

Teacher Spotlight Series - Every week, we profile one of our wonderful teachers. Each of them contributes to make our community a very special place. Learn about their journeys, their favorite yoga poses, and discover something you didn't know about them!Leah Knappage...