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Modern Yogi Spotlight

Here we spotlight the inspiring people we see in our classes. A place to highlight the students, practitioners and inspirations of Modern Yoga. We promise to update this semi-regularly ;)Sept. 17th 2022 She's one of our biggest inspirations here at Modern Yoga......

Beginners Yoga Workshop; Basics & Beyond

Join Joyce & James, our founders at Modern Yoga, for this popular workshop. Yoga Basics & Beyond is on Saturday, 9/17/22 in Brecksville & 9/24/22 in Strongsville. Both workshops will be held from 2-4PM on their respective days. We can't wait to meet...

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...

Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes

Our Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga classes will be on every other Saturday at our Strongsville Studio. See our Schedule here. This class is designed for all stages of pregnancy, including postpartum. It is a great way for pregnant women to strengthen mentally,...

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 weekly podcast that will feature special guests & much more. The Modern Yoga Podcast is about the teachers, classes, and community at Modern Yoga,...

Modern Yoga Book Club Breathe-Move-Read

Mary Beth heads up our Modern Yoga Book Club. She is also one of our teachers here at Modern Yoga. Sign up for book club by joining our facebook group or sign up after your next yoga class! Meetings: Every 2nd Thursday of each month. See location & Time...

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Yoga Poses

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,...

From Bound Angle Pose to Butterfly Pose: the many shades of Baddha Konasana

Chances are that you have tried Bound Angle Pose, also known as Butterfly Pose, at least once, whether it was at PE in High School or the yoga studio. Each yoga style offers a variation of this pose, and every teacher has their favorite way to bring it to the...

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Modern Yoga Brecksville – Grand Opening!

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.

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 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 Book Club Breathe-Move-Read

Blog, Book Club, Community Activities, Groups & Clubs

Modern Yoga Softball Teams

Blog, Book Club, Community Activities, Groups & Clubs

Softball is here! We will have two teams this fall. We play in the Strongsville coed league on Friday nights & the Broadview heights co-ed league on Monday nights. Please email info@modernyogacle.com if you want to sign up! The cost will be $50 per player plus a...

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"...

Beginners Yoga Workshop; Basics & Beyond

Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga Classes

Yinsauna: Hot Yin Yoga

Our YinSauna classes are a hit! We've added a new class on Sundays at 6PM. This new Sunday class will feature a rotating set of Modern Yoga Yin certified teachers. We will alternate between James, Suzi & Natalie to start. We will also continue our Wednesday...

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Our Teachers

Natalie – 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...

Jenny – Modern Yoga Teachers

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.

Mary Beth – Modern Yoga Teachers

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...