May 2015
21 Detox Cleanse with Kim Curtis~ Start Date May 11th
The cleanse is going on side by side with the Spring Yoga Challenge-- a perfect way to jumpstart your Summer practice and have you feeling healthier and more connected! The Cleanse is free to participate in, and is designed to allow you to detox from the five addictive categories of foods based on the book "Quantum Wellness" by Kathy Freston. These five elements are sugar, caffeine, alcohol, glutens, and animal byproducts. Support will be available throughout the 21 days in…
Find out more »Mother Daughter Yoga
This Mother/Daughter (or Sisters, Cousins, etc.!) yoga class is a fun way to introduce yoga to your girls (ages 8-12) and connect with each other. Some of the things we'll cover in class are: proper breathing techniques for when you're feeling stressed out, basic yoga flow, age appropriate yoga games, and everyone's favorite-partner poses! This class will provide a wonderful opportunity to move, laugh (a lot) and spend quality time together! No yoga experience necessary. Does not need to be a…
Find out more »June 2015
Yoga + Beer = Happy Hour
Next yoga happy hour coming up, get ready!
Find out more »Launch of Rocket – by Nick Cerri
This event is FREE! Come meet our new teacher, Nick Cerri, and our new class, Rocket this Saturday from 1:15-3:15pm. "The fast paced, rhythmic flow known as The Rocket was developed by Larry Schultz, a student of K. Pattabhi Jois, during his time as the personal yoga teacher for The Grateful Dead. The sequence is aptly named because it “Gets you there faster!” With an emphasis on modification and tempo, the Rocket is based on the Ashtanga Primary and Intermediate…
Find out more »July 2015
Yoga + Beer = Happy Hour
Continue the fun into July. Join in a great night.
Find out more »Transitions Workshop – Part 1
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59YBPUikr9w Transition Workshop tran-si-tion: noun 1a. passage from one state, stage, subject, or place to another : change b. a movement, development, or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another As your practice has evolved and you have become stronger both physically and mentally on the mat, have you ever asked, "How do I get from here to there?" In this workshop, Shane will guide you through practical transitions and offer informative instruction to explore coming in and…
Find out more »Transitions Workshop – Part 2
Transition Workshop tran-si-tion: noun 1a. passage from one state, stage, subject, or place to another : change b. a movement, development, or evolution from one form, stage, or style to another As your practice has evolved and you have become stronger both physically and mentally on the mat, have you ever asked, "How do I get from here to there?" In this workshop, Shane will guide you through practical transitions and offer informative instruction to explore coming in and out…
Find out more »August 2015
Yoga + Beer + Happy Hour
Our final summer Happy Hour, stay tuned for more details on possible pot luck.
Find out more »December 2015
Your Yoga Roots Beginner’s Workshop – FREE
Whether you’re brand new to yoga, or need a refresh, this free workshop is for you- we’ll be going through the basic poses (asanas) of Sun Salutation A and Sun Salutation B, and introduction to breath work and just get you familiar with some of the other terms you might hear in a class. Come with questions, a mat, and and open mind, and get ready to flow!
Find out more »Donation-Based Class to Benefit Cleveland’s Hungry
A Donation-Based Class to Benefit Cleveland's Hungry. 100% of donations will go to the Cleveland Food Bank, providing healthy delicious meals this holiday season to those in need.
Find out more »January 2016
Yoga Challenge – Winter 2016
Beginning January 7th, join our Community for 30 days of collective energy with our Winter 2016 Yoga Challenge. Three times a year we offer a "Challenge" to elevate yoga in your lives. However, perhaps unlike other challenges you have taken part in, we encourage you to Set Your Intentions on how you can make yoga more impactful for you....then GO For IT! For each person, that will be different. So, we aren't setting a specific number of classes you must…
Find out more »Let’s Unwind – Vinyasa to Yin to Restore to Shavasana
Join Annie Siegel for a special class to allow you to slowly unwind and find your roots. Starting with a mindful integration, the class will slowly bring you to a sense of peace and grounding. Come unwind and take. Regular Class Price.
Find out more »Power of Touch Assisting Workshop – Session 1
Power of Touch Assisting Workshop: Led by Melissa Lawrence, Master Teacher IN THIS WORKSHOP YOU WILL Safely support your students in deepening their understanding of alignment You will also learn: how to approach assisting as a fluid movement safety issues and guidelines dynamics of the student-teacher relationship how to step out of your "comfort zone" and into the student's practice space specific tricks for assisting quickly and efficiently within flow based practice This Hands-On Assists teacher training will provide you…
Find out more »Power of Touch Assisting Workshop – Session 2
Power of Touch Assisting Workshop: Led by Melissa Lawrence, Master Teacher IN THIS WORKSHOP YOU WILL Safely support your students in deepening their understanding of alignment You will also learn: how to approach assisting as a fluid movement safety issues and guidelines dynamics of the student-teacher relationship how to step out of your "comfort zone" and into the student's practice space specific tricks for assisting quickly and efficiently within flow based practice This Hands-On Assists teacher training will provide you…
Find out more »Where Have You Been…..Where Are Your Going? Yoga and Writing Workshop
This two-hour workshop is designed to help you press “pause” on your life— to reflect upon the past and dream into the future. What have the past year, five years, fifty years been like for you? Who are you now, and where would you like to go? Guided by MFA student and yoga instructor Boo Geisse, you will use the tools of meditation, vinyasa yoga and journaling to ask yourself these pertinent questions and to search for answers within. All…
Find out more »February 2016
Inversions Workshop
Inversions elevate our practice to new and exciting levels. Often, we have only so much time to break them down during a normal class time. This workshop will hold the space for you to really explore, ask questions, and actually practice these challenging postures in a safe and supported workshop atmosphere, while being given tips and techniques to take with you onto your own mat. While all levels are welcome, prior experience of vinyasa is recommended. Join Shane as he…
Find out more »Rooting Out Cancer…One Slow Burn at a Time
Rooting Out Cancer, One Slow Burn at a Time Donation Class To Support The Gathering Place: Friday, February 12th - 7:15-8:30pm Most, if not all of us, have been impacted by the "C" word. Cancer enters ones life and leaves its mark in so many ways. Fortunately, those inflicted or lineally related have a great resource...The Gathering Place. Please help us support the service that they provide. Its invaluable, and can really change the course in how one deals with…
Find out more »March 2016
Buti Yoga
BUTI fuses yoga, tribal dance and plyometrics into a total body workout that transforms the body from the inside out. BUTI focuses on removing blockages into the first and second chakras to activate our innate qualities of power, confidence and cleansing. Kundalini is a spiral of energy that begins wit the first chakra and continues all the way up through the crown chakra. Buti also achieves cardio, strength, conditioning, fat burning and flexibility in one format. We will focus on…
Find out more »April 2016
Yoga Roots Teacher Training Information Session
It's Your Time to Make a Difference! Ever thought of becoming a yoga instructor. YR will soon be offering its first ever teacher training. Come to one of our two information sessions and learn about the schedule, process and fees. Be part of this exciting new journey. There is only ever one "first". Help us spread our roots.
Find out more »Yoga Roots Teacher Training Information Session
It's Your Time to Make a Difference! Ever thought of becoming a yoga instructor. YR will soon be offering its first ever teacher training. Come to one of our two information sessions and learn about the schedule, process and fees. Be part of this exciting new journey. There is only ever one "first". Help us spread our roots.
Find out more »May 2016
Book Club @ Yoga Roots
Yoga Roots Book Club *********JOIN FOR FREE - The YR Book Club meet once a month on Saturday afternoons. The YR Club is presently discussing a great work by Stephen Cope titled The Great Work of Your Life. Its about dharma, or finding your unique life's purpose. It uses the ancient text of the Bhagavad Gita to illuminate the discussion. You don't need to be a yogi or even practice yoga to join in the discussion. All are welcome. Also,…
Find out more »Spring Yoga Challenge 2016 – Feel The Energy – 2nd Annual
Yoga Roots 2nd Annual Spring Yoga Challenge 2016: Join the YR Community as we ramp up the Energy for 30 days of Transformation. Challenge Description: Join us in studio as we embark on a 30-day yoga challenge. This spring, we encourage you to Feel The Energy with us and take part in our 2nd Annual Spring Yoga Challenge. This 30-day challenge will take you on a physical, mental and spiritual journey. Participation is easy....just show up and Do Your Best…
Find out more »Let’s Unwind Special Yin Class
Join us for a special class to allow you to slowly unwind and find your roots. Starting with a mindful integration, the class will slowly bring you to a sense of peace and grounding. Come unwind and take a break from the life's madness. Maximum capacity is 30 students. Based upon past sell-outs, early registration is recommended.
Find out more »June 2016
Shoulder and Knee Injuries – Yoga Practice Modifications
$25 A WORKSHOP FOR AFFLICTED STUDENTS AS WELL AS YOGA INSTRUCTORS Almost every day we have students at Yoga Roots seek guidance on how to manage their yoga practice while dealing with limitations caused by shoulder and knee pain. Join Kim Curtis as she provides expert guidance on modifying a yoga practice to address knee/shoulder injuries. Kim will break down poses by defining the anatomical impacts and available changes to allow yoga to be a constant in one's life despite…
Find out more »July 2016
Let’s Unwind Special Yin Class
Join us for a special class to allow you to slowly unwind and find your roots. Starting with a mindful integration, the class will slowly bring you to a sense of peace and grounding. Come unwind and take a break from the life’s madness. Maximum capacity is 30 students. Based upon past sell-outs, early registration is recommended.
Find out more »August 2016
200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training – Information Session
Yoga 200 Hour Teacher Training - Starting September 23rd, 2016 DEEPEN YOUR ROOTS Information Session: All interested are welcome to attend. Discussion will include our Yoga Roots mission, schedule, fee, including how to benefit from a discounted early enrollment, and meeting your instructors. We are excited to offer Yoga Roots' First Ever Teacher Training.....There Is Only Ever One First! Join This Special Group. Interested and can't attend the meeting...let us know your interest by E-Mail at admin@yogaroots.com, or contacting us…
Find out more »October 2016
Fall Yoga Challenge – Energy
Yoga Roots Fall Yoga Challenge 2016: Join the YR Community as we ramp up the Energy for 31 days of Transformation. Here’s how we hope to help/motivate you through: 1. It’s Free to Participate! 2. There will be lots of prizes…..you receive one free raffle ticket for EACH CLASS you attend. 3. PRE-REGISTER FOR CLASS, and we give you a bonus ticket for each pre-registered class you attend. Why you ask? Because we know from experience that those who plan their…
Find out more »Let’s Unwind Special Yin Class
Join us for a special class to allow you to slowly unwind and find your roots. Starting with a mindful integration, the class will slowly bring you to a sense of peace and grounding. Come unwind and take a break from the life’s madness. Maximum capacity is 30 students. Based upon past sell-outs, early registration is recommended.
Find out more »Beginner Yoga Series – Workshop
Have you ever been afraid or intimidated so much that you just couldn't try that first Yoga Class? While we at Yoga Roots embrace all students, new and seasoned, there is a value for some to have a foundation before jumping. This Series of 4 Workshops is designed to take you on a deeper exploration of what a yoga class/practice consists of at Yoga Roots. We are a Vinyasa Yoga studio with classes that incorporate postures in flowing sequences. So…
Find out more »November 2016
Dark Side of the Rainbow – GLOWGA
Pink Floyd, The Wizard of Oz, and Yoga….In concert….. #seeyouonthedarksideoftherainbow Few albums ever achieve the unanimous recognition of Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon. Released in 1973, the 43-minute long concept album tackled massive themes -- greed, conflict, the passage of time, and personal journey -- and propelled Pink Floyd into the echelons of rock immortality. Sometime in April 1995, an internet user in a Pink Floyd discussion group mentioned simultaneously playing “The Wizard of Oz” (sans sound,…
Find out more »Meditation and Intention Setting for Healing – Donation Class
To all of the YR Community We are writing this with a lump in our throats as we ourselves deal with news that has shaken many within our Community. This past week, one of our students, Danijela D. felt under the weather and decided a trip to the local ER might be necessary. Within 24 hours, she was transported to the main campus, admitted and diagnosed with Acute Leukemia. Her battle is just starting. And shock waves were sent throughout…
Find out more »Black Friday Specials – Time to Give the Gift of Transformation
Black Friday Specials To Knock Your Socks Off......Make Yoga Roots Part of Your Gifting Plans, Even if Its For Yourself! All Retail Items in Boutique - 20% Off (We are bringing in new lines just for this weekend) - check out Hard Tail, Vimmea, Manduka, Spiritual Gangster, YR Branded items, and more....... Annual Pass - $850 - seriously....as in basically $70/month. Monthly Unlimited Pass Contract - $99 (minimum 3 months/autopay) 10/20 or 30 Multi-Class Passes - 20% Off on…
Find out more »December 2016
Twists – Wringing It Out Detox
A well-rounded practice of yoga postures systematically stretches, twists, compresses, and "upends" all parts of the body to help eliminate impurities from different organs and to allow oxygenated and nutrient-rich blood to flow through the organs. Learn how to capitalize on your yoga practice while you twist out your pre-holiday indulgences with a yoga detox. This 90-minute workshop will focus on a variety of moves that will heat and create space in the body in order to improve digestion and…
Find out more »January 2017
Detox Workshop – Get Those Toxins Outta There
Join Sharon for a 75 minute class that can support the natural detoxification process by increasing circulation, compressing and twisting internal organs, and encouraging relaxation. Class will start with meditation and pranayama (breathing), then we will build heat through vigorous asanas, including twists to release toxins. This practice is designed to release negative energy by lifting it up and outward. All levels class, so bring a friend, detox and start 2017 feeling refreshed. Follow this up with the…
Find out more »Learn to Fly: A Weekend of Arm Balances and Inversions
Learn to Fly: A Weekend of Arm Balances and Inversions January 21 and 22: NOTE DIFFERENT START TIMES 1:15-3:15 on Saturday 1:00-3:00 on Sunday - both days at Yoga Roots Cost: $25/Day, Both for $40 Playing with arm balances and inversions can make us feel strong and free. Join TJ Murphy and Sindy Warren for a two-day inversion and arm balance workshop. On day 1 we’ll cover some of the basics (think crow and headstand). And day 2 we’ll take…
Find out more »February 2017
Happy Back Yoga
The Happy Back Yoga workshop is designed for people dealing with an achy back, chronic back pain and those looking to maintain their spinal health. In this class we will cover some of the more common causes of lower back pain and work on using breathing techniques and targeted stretches to release tension, relieve compression and create space in the spinal column. Karen has completed the Happy Back Yoga training, a program designed by Rachel Krentzman, an internationally known physical…
Find out more »Hip Hop Yoga
Ever dance in front of your mirror at home to Jay-Z? Roll down your windows and scream Missy Elliot? How about rappin "California Love" to your friends at karaoke? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions.....Hip Hop Yoga is for you! Yoga Roots is proud to introduce a Hip-Hop spin on the classic Vinyasa yoga making for one hot, heart pumping and swear-inducing workout. The beats of the bass dictate the yoga sequence as you practice one…
Find out more »Core Building + Transitions
Join Nick, Sunday, february 26th from 1-3pm $25/person A balanced yoga practice offers postures that are both invigorating and calming, but what about the space between? Join Nick as we “fill in the gaps” between our favorite yoga poses and work to bring new awareness to this dynamic dance. In this flowshop I’ll show you how to tap into your core to find your center and teach you concepts of leverage to make your movement more efficient to get…
Find out more »March 2017
Check Us Out – Free Yoga at Yoga Roots
New to Yoga Roots? We are expanding our roots by extending an offer for one free class. Join us as we move into the Vernal Equinox...a time for growth and change. As an added incentive, all New Students get passes at 15% off at time of your visit! This is for first time students to YR only.
Find out more »Pose of the Week
Offering an opportunity for growth and learning, YR's "Pose of the Week" initiative was teacher driven as they recognized our students' desires to expand their practices with advanced poses and broke down base poses. Each week many of our teachers will incorporate into their classes the focus pose, and provide detailed direction. Our focus pose will be different each week, so watch for our weekly e-mail updates on your opportunity to learn and expand! And now, the Pose of the Week......…
Find out more »April 2017
Arm Balances & Inversions Workshop
Arm Balances and Inversions Workshop - Led by Aimee Hoffman, assisted by Kristen LoPresti Inversions and arm balances help us take our practice to the next level. Because it can be difficult to really learn the techniques and explanations in a class setting, spending some time in a workshop is the perfect way to break down these more advanced poses. Take what you learn here back to your everyday practice and show up on your mat with new skills and…
Find out more »Yoga for Runners
Join Coach Kim aka as Yoga Instructor Kim, for a yoga class geared towards runners and other athletes. Long before yoga became mainstream, Kim used Yoga poses and sequencing as part of her training of athletes. Now Kim will provide you will a full class designed for runners. Kim is a Level 3 USATF Coach. For more information on Kim, check out: www.CoachKimCurtis.com.
Find out more »Meditation
I don’t meditate to get good at meditating. I meditate to get good at life. I use different breathing techniques and other forms of mindfulness to switch my body from fight or flight mode to rest and digest mode. This allows me to remain present and experience all life has to offer. The focus of this class will be on stress relief and anxiety reduction methods. We get it. You lead a busy life that inevitably results in chronic stress,…
Find out more »Beyond The Basics Workshop
So you've been practicing a while and think you've got the basics covered. What's next? In this Beyond The Basics Workshop, Kristen will help you take your practice to the next level by integrating some more advanced postures, refinements to postures you already know and love, and linking it all together with intention, attention, and a steady breath.
Find out more »Mother/Daughter Workshop
Mother Daughter Workshop The mother-daughter relationship can be one of the deepest, most nurturing relationships in our lives. How we connect to ourselves and those closest to us is part of what yoga can reveal. In this workshop, mothers (or mother figures) and daughters of all ages will explore those connections through the practice of yoga. This workshop will include opportunities to connect through meditation, partner poses and some movement based yoga. Bring your daughter, your niece or any significant…
Find out more »May 2017
Change Happens: May 15- June 15
CHANGE HAPPENS One Month To Change May 15-June 15 Be the Change You Want. For One Month We Will Celebrate CHANGE as a Community. Make Yoga your priority this month....you will be rewarded in so many ways. Let's have fun along the way! Prize Levels For the Month: Everyone Receives The Gifts at each Level They Achieve 10 Classes - YR Change Happens 2017 T-Shirt 15 Classes - YR Change Happens 2017 Mug 21 Classes - YR Change Happens…
Find out more »June 2017
Slow Flow Extravaganza
Join Sarah Shemory for a 90 minutes slow flow extravaganza on Sunday, June 25. In this juicy, extended class you'll open connective tissue and release stale energy by moving through a series of stretches and postures designed to create more space in the body and mind. This class is a great complement to a yang practice. Beginners and yogis of all levels welcome. Come let Sarah and Sarah guide you in finding what feels good! You don't want to miss this…
Find out more »July 2017
6,000th STUDENT RECEIVES ONE FREE MONTH
We are excited to share that Yoga Roots is fast approaching an amazing milestone......6,000 students at YR! As we sit and enjoy this accomplishment, we realize our responsibility in your practice. It is an honor to share your yoga journey with you. The 6,000th new student to attend Yoga Roots will receive a free pass for One Month of Unlimited Classes. We can't wait to see who it is. Come take a class because its happening soon. See…
Find out more »October 2017
10.8 – Your Next Challenge
Registration for your Next Challenge starts this weekend at the studio. Just sign the Board.....don't over think. Then join in the energy. Prizes for everyone, community coming together, and transformation. What's not to like. More details coming soon.
Find out more »Journey of the Chakras
Journey of the Chakras A Sekoia™ Event Yoga, Meditation, Reiki and Aromatherapy October 21, 2017 1:30 - 3 pm In Sanskrit, chakras are defined as wheels of light. Exploring these energy centers give us a greater understanding of ourselves, aid the process of self-healing and can grow our yoga practice. In this workshop we will have some fun exploring how the chakras are related to our practice using focal points such as aromatherapy, crystals, colors, foods, and of course,…
Find out more »Inversion & Arm Balance Workshop
Aimee Hoffman and Katie Opalich Sunday, October 28th, 1:00-3:00 $30 Looking to advance or refine your physical practice? This workshop is for you. Come ready to explore a wide range of arm balancing and inversion postures in a safe and supportive environment. We will play, fall, get back up and play some more. Aimee and Katie will helpyou understand how to balance in these challenging postures with proper alignment. All you need to bring is a playful attitude and…
Find out more »November 2017
Upside Down – Inversion Workshop
Aimee and Katie Presents - Inversion Workshop November 5th, 12:15-1:45pm $25/person Are you looking to turn your practice Upside Down? Join us to learn all about the steps to take to make it happen with confidence. Aimee and Katie help you learn how to safely Lift Off! We will use our own bodies and some provided props to learn the poses that condition us for full inversions. All you need is an adventurous attitude.....and then let's play!
Find out more »Yoga & Wine Girl’s Night to Support FMSC
Wine and and yoga pants on a Friday night?!? Need I say more?? Please join us to help raise money for Feed My Starving Children. 100% of the proceeds from the evening will go towards food for the mobile packing event to be held at St Mary’s Church in April. For more info on FMSC, visit FMSC.org. Yoga means “to yoke” or “to unite” Lets “unite” and help change the world together! To host this wonderful event, we need to…
Find out more »December 2017
We’ve Got Your Back
We've Got Your Back: with Karen Marocco This workshop is for yogis who have a spine (read everyone). Proper alignment in your spine will help you get strong without getting hurt. Join Karen as she breaks down familiar poses found in vinyasa and slow flow classes. You'll learn how to flow mindfully, with more awareness and control of your spine. As a result, your practice will soar.
Find out more »Candlelight Meditation
Join Sindy and Heidi for this one-hour Reflection Meditation. As 2017 draws to a close, we will gather as a community, reflect on what was and what is, and meditate by candlelight.
Find out more »Meditation and Intention Setting
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Find out more »January 2018
Strive…..Introducing Our Newest Membership
Strive Monthly: (Limited Time Offer - Only a Couple Dozen Memberships Available) Everyone knows results are the product of consistency. At YR we aim to inspire you....... Inspire you to STRIVE....Strive for Consistency.....Strive for Transformation...Strive for the Change you Want to See! Let Yoga Work for YOU! Introducing our newest Membership, the Unlimited Pass called Strive Month is a three month auto-pay, auto-renew contract billed at $100/month. The contract will auto-renew every three months. Ask us for more details,…
Find out more »Beyond Bakasana: Advanced Arm Balance Workshop
Join Sindy and Katie for this amazing workshop: Are you comfortable in crow pose, maybe even side crow, but craving more in the way of arm balances? If so, this workshop is for you. Come play on your mat as we break down some of the more challenging arm balance poses. Get ready to fly! $20/person
Find out more »February 2018
Love
Love A Sekoia™ Event February 17th $20/person Sanskrit has 96 words for love!Join Sarah and Heidi as they explore the language of the heart, yoga style, in a delicious Sekoia™ event. This all levels Slow Flow/Yin practice will take you from Kama (sensory love) through devotion to Atma-Prema (unconditional) love. Reiki energy, aromatherapy and a take-home treat will all be part of this heart-filled event.
Find out more »April 2018
Radi8 by Sindy Warren – Book Release Celebration
COME CELEBRATE SINDY'S BOOK RELEASE We are having a party.......Saturday, April 14th at 6:30pm. Come celebrate with us the release of Sindy Warren's first published work.... "Radi8". Sindy, a long term yoga instructor at Yoga Roots, just published this amazing work that is sure to resonate with all yogis and beyond. Described as "a modern yogi's take on the continued relevance of the 8-limbed path of yoga", this is a must read for all. Truly life changing. Yoga Roots is…
Find out more »May 2018
Moms, Mats & More!
Moms, Mats and More! May 19 1:30-3:00 $20/person Mother: force goddess warrior, protective mama bear, eternal and unconditional love. Celebrate and connect with your mom through movement, meditation, and some fun partner poses! Moms, bring your daughters, sons or even a niece or nephew. Ages 10 and up. Special Day for Mom. Hope you have a blessed Mother's Day.
Find out more »Spring Yoga Challenge – Bringing It Home!
Spring Yoga Challenge - Bringing It Home! May 21 - June 21 Join us for a month of complete transformation. See changes to your mind, body and soul. As with previous challenges, we inspire you to commit fully, then take each day as it comes. While the Challenge is 32 days, your goal is simply to make your yoga mat your home more frequently. Prizes are given to EVERYONE that attains a certain level of class attendance during this…
Find out more »Awaken
Awaken A Sekoia (TM) Event Saturday May 26 1:30-3 $20/person --------------------------- Sarah and Heidi are at it again. Join them for this rejuvenating 90 minute event. Bodhi is Sanskrit for Awakening. In this Slow Flow / Yin event you will tap into the energy of spring. Realign and reset dormant energy and allow yourself to shift gracefully into all that spring and summer has to offer. Healing Reiki, yummy assists, aromatherapy and a take home treat are all included in…
Find out more »Fresh Fork Giveaway
May 30th All Day FREE - One Month Small Share Take a class on Wednesday, May 30th and who knows, you may win groceries worth $133.00. Wait, What? YR has partnered with Fresh Fork Market to offer locally grown produce to our community. To kickstart this relationship, Fresh Fork is raffling off a Four Week - Small Share to support everyone involved with our Challenge. Anyone who is taking part in our Challenge and finds their mat on Wednesday, May…
Find out more »June 2018
Yoga Nidra
Rest and Restore your body and mind with Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra translates to Yogic Sleep. These classes will entail a guided 1/2 hour meditation to induce physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Yoga Nidra allows us to tap into our parasympathetic nervous system to help us restore and heal. About Aimee: In my 300 hour YTT, I was introduced to Yoga Nidra; it was a life changing practice that I had the pleasure of practicing as well as leading. I…
Find out more »Meditation Special Class with Tamsin
Join us as we offer this special Meditation Class. This is a perfect opportunity to check in and soften the mind and body while our community works its way through the Bringing in hOMe Spring Challenge. Regular Class Cost/Pass Applies.
Find out more »Happy Hour Yoga and Brews
Join us for a fun, social night. Nick will kick it off by teaching his usual amazing 6pm Friday Vinyasa class....regular class cost. Following the 6pm class, YR will supply Brews (beer) and Brews (tea)....suggested donation is $5. Let's hang out and get to know each other better.
Find out more »Mats and Miles
YOGA ROOTS ADVENTURES Presents: MATS & MILES Come join us for a 60 minute all-levels Vinyasa for Cyclists, followed by a scenic 10 or 20 mile bike ride, all returning to On the Rise for coissaints, caffeine and conversation. The cycling course will have a 5 mile turnaround and a 10 mile turnaround to fit you preferred length. All levels of biking and yoga welcome!!! Lets just share some time together as a community and enjoy a ride together. Mark…
Find out more »July 2018
Christmas In July
$899 Annual Unlimited Yoga Pass - Christmas in July: Regularly :$1220, our Best Value Annual Pass only goes on sale twice a year. Don't miss this window to lock in unmatched savings. YR offers 60 +/- classes per week, so plenty of opportunity to enjoy the value of an annual pass. The Offer is open for purchase starting July 1st, but you can reserve one of these limited quantity Passes prior. Just e-mail us at getrooted@yogaroots.com. Available for purchase July…
Find out more »Daily Habit Audit: Where are You Losing Time and Focus? What Would You Rather Be Doing?
n this workshop, the first of the Super Rituals Series, Tamsin Astor will lead you through a Habit Audit. You will break down your days and look for patterns - where you are losing time and focus. Then you will plan out what habits to get rid of and what healthy habits could be added. Together we will create a new commitment for your new life! This is one of a three part Spirit Rituals Series workshops. You can sign…
Find out more »How to Live According to the Doshas – Ancient Ayurvedic Wisdom
In this workshop, the second of the Super Rituals Series, Tamsin Astor will explain the unique way that Ayurveda has of organizing the hours in the day, the seasons and your life - the general guides to living in harmony. You will then do your Ayurveda Dosha tests to explore your unique profile which allows you to create a specific guide to living in harmony. This is one of a three part Spirit Rituals Series workshop. You can sign up…
Find out more »Meditation with Tamsin
Need some Revolutionary Acts in your life? MEDITATE with Tamsin! Sunday, July 15th, 2018 Meditation will create Freedom in your life, like the French Revolution of July 14th, 1789 creates Freedom in the lives of French people! We will start with a little intro and some basic concentration-developing meditation and then dive into some more focused meditations with time for discussions. Join the Revolution! --------------------------- Tamsin Astor, PhD Chief Habit Scientist, has spent a decade cultivating freedom in her life…
Find out more »What Motivates You To Be Healthy and Happy? Explore 4 Key Areas to Create Your Unique Roadmap
In this workshop, the third of the Super Rituals Series, Tamsin Astor, will share the four key areas to consider when you create your unique roadmap of motivation. When you struggle to wake at 5am to go to yoga, what is the driving force behind following through on that decision. Expect to leave this workshop with a clear idea of what drives you! This is one of a three part Spirit Rituals Series workshops. You can sign up for one,…
Find out more »Aroma Yoga: Full Chakra Balancing
Aroma Yoga: Full Chakra Balancing with Cassandra Eggers: July 22nd, 1-3pm $20/person Discover how the magic of essential oils and aromatherapy can help deepen your yoga practice. Using the chakras as a foundation, Aroma Yoga® features the application and benefits of multiple different essential oils paired with various asanas and energy exercises.Since yoga is the combination of movement and breath, inhaling essential oils with every breath can take your yoga practice to an entirely different level in mind and body.…
Find out more »Yoga Nidra
Rest and Restore your body and mind with Yoga Nidra. Yoga Nidra translates to Yogic Sleep. These classes will entail a guided 1/2 hour meditation to induce physical, mental and emotional relaxation. Yoga Nidra allows us to tap into our parasympathetic nervous system to help us restore and heal. About Aimee: In my 300 hour YTT, I was introduced to Yoga Nidra; it was a life changing practice that I had the pleasure of practicing as well as leading. I…
Find out more »August 2018
Aroma Yoga Nidra
Aroma Yoga Nidra with Cassandra $20/person We will start out with Aromatherapy and essential oils that support the 6th Chakra, while holding gentle Restorative Yoga poses. Then we will make ourselves comfortable on our backs for Yoga Nidra to bring balance to the 7th Chakra. Yoga Nidra, or "yogic sleep" as it is commonly known, is an immensely powerful meditation technique. What's it like? You will rest comfortably in savasana as you are guided through the five layers of…
Find out more »September 2018
Flow & Flow Social
Come enjoy an amazing all levels vinyasa flow with Nick from 6-7pm, and following that is a time to be social. We are recommending a $5 donation for beer tastings and/or Peligrino. So come flow, then let it Flow. And get to meet this guy off the mat! Sign up for class through MindBody, then stick around for some fun and connecting!!!!!
Find out more »October 2018
Abundance – a Sekoia (TM) Event
Abundance A Sekoia (TM) Event 10.20.18 1:30-3 $30/person Join Sarah and Heidi for this self care event. Shreem is sanskrit for abundance, and is a powerful mantra for invoking prosperity, blessings and peace. Nurture yourself before the holidays begin with this healing practice of meditation, slow flow and yin culminating in a long, restorative Savasana. Healing Reiki, yummy assists, aromatherapy and a take home treat are all included in this self love practice.
Find out more »Inversion & Arm Balance Workshop
Aimee Hoffman and Katie Opalich Sunday, October 28th, 1:00-3:00 $30 Looking to advance or refine your physical practice? This workshop is for you. Come ready to explore a wide range of arm balancing and inversion postures in a safe and supportive environment. We will play, fall, get back up and play some more. Aimee and Katie will helpyou understand how to balance in these challenging postures with proper alignment. All you need to bring is a playful attitude and…
Find out more »November 2018
Teacher Appreciation Week at YR
Teacher Appreciation Week November 5th - November 11th As we enter into the season of Thanksgiving, we want to recognize and thank our amazing teachers for the inspiration and authenticity that they bring to our Community each and every day. So this year we are rolling our our first ever Teacher Appreciation Week. For seven straight days we will recognize several of our teachers and include a fun fact that even we are surprised by. You won't want to miss…
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Yips & Yin
Yips and Yin: Saturday, December 15th, 1:30-2:30 Join Heidi, Rachel and her Springer Spaniel pups for some yips and yin. A donation based Yin Yoga Class with all proceeds benefitting the VA. Suggested Minimum Donation - $15.00 https://clients.mindbodyonline.com/classic/ws?studioid=132194&stype=-8&sView=day&sLoc=0
Find out more »February 2019
Partner Yoga
$30/person Time: 7:15-8:30 Looking to connect in a new and playful way on your mat? Join Sharon and Nick for Partner Yoga! Come with a partner, friend, spouse, or family member to explore partner-assisted yoga poses. Stay after class for some time to socialize with your YR community. Wine is Donation Event - recommended $5/person. All levels welcome!
Find out more »March 2019
Meditation and Singing Bowls: An Immersive Sound Experience
Come enjoy Heidi as she leads a 75-minute meditation with an immersive sound experience. Mediate while bathed in the sound of prayer bowls, and close it out with yoga nidra. A truly unique opportunity that is coming to the YR Community. Sounds by Paul Cox. Paul Cox is a dedicated student of yoga and a percussionist/composer fascinated by immersive soundscapes. Born and raised in Sitka, Alaska, he studied music performance and history at Oberlin College and Case Western Reserve…
Find out more »April 2019
Book Club @ Yoga Roots
Yoga Roots Book Club - FREE MEMBERSHIP The YR Book Club meets once a month on Sunday afternoons. In April, 2019, the Club will begin discussions about a new work.....Wild by Cheryl Strayed. Paperback copies are on sale now at the studio at 20% off cover price. You don't need to be a yogi or even practice yoga to join in the discussion. All are welcome. Simply come with an open heart and mind. FEEL FREE TO JOIN EVEN…
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Flow With Props – Taking Your Practice Further
Flow with Props - Taking Your Practice Further (with Emilie Fetheroff) Saturday, May 4th, 1:45-3:15pm $25/person What is your current relationship status with yoga props? Are you flowing solo, in a serious relationship with them or is it just plain complicated? This instructional event will be a hybrid between a workshop and a vinyasa flow with detailed explanations on how to fall in love with the use of props. Utilizing props like blocks, bolsters, blankets, straps and the wall, Emilie…
Find out more »Meditation with Reiki – A Practice of Receiving
A Practice of Receiving: Meditation with Reiki Looking to expand your practice beyond asana during our YR challenge? It can be as easy as welcoming, greeting and receiving. Join Heidi for this guided meditation. Reiki will be offered during this session. REGULAR CLASS COST
Find out more »Inversion Workshop with Aimee & Katie
Inversion Workshop with Aimee and Katie $30 Learn the basics of how to turn upside down safely with two girls who love to invert. These challenging postures don't always get broken down in a traditional Vinyasa class, so we will use 90 minutes to talk about the best way to flip our perspective on our mats. Come with a fun, open minded attitude! (recommended that practitioners have a Vinyasa practice already)
Find out more »August 2019
Yoga Teacher Training Information Session
Making a Difference: Fall Yoga Teacher Training is Coming Soon. Come take part in our 200 Hour Teacher Training Information Session where we will discuss philosophy, schedule, format and finances. Kim will be the Lead Teacher for this program, but we take great pride in involving many of our gifted Yoga Roots teachers and incorporate some of their passions and incredible skills. This year we have elevated the roles of several to be Lead Contributors. We are excited to…
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Yoga and Live Music Performed By Kevin Paris
Live Music and Yoga with Kevin Paris (Sarah Shemry teaching) December 6th, 7:00-8:30pm $25/person ---------------- Pictured is Kevin Paris, a nationally acclaimed musician. His bio reads: I'm a LA-based yoga musician who plays at Wanderlust Festival, YogaJournal LIVE, Kripalu, GaiamTV, YogaGlo,etc with renowned teachers like Seane Corn, Janet Stone, etc. Join us for 90 minutes of amazing sound and movement like never heard before at Yoga Roots. We are excited to bring this to the YR Community.
Find out more »Longest Night
If you or someone you know has a loss they would like to honor this holiday season, "Longest Night Yoga” is for you. Longest Night Yoga coincides with the arrival of the winter solstice—the longest night of the year. This contemplative yoga practice incorporates restorative yoga, chakra balancing, aromatherapy, Reiki, interfaith prayer, and a candlelight remembrance ceremony to promote healing and a sense of peace. Please join us.
Find out more »Candlelight Meditation and Intention Setting
Candlelight Meditation & Intention Setting w/ Heidi - Sunday, December 29th, 745pm, $20/person Join us as we come from a place of remembering all things 2019, and set powerful intentions for 2020. It’s time to reflect and aspire. Happy New Year Everyone.
Find out more »January 2020
Your Yoga Roots Beginner’s Workshop – FREE – Cleveland Heights
Cleveland Heights Studio Interested in starting or deepening your yoga practice? There is no better place to learn than a Beginner's Workshop at Yoga Roots Cleveland Heights. With a schedule of over 50 classes per week, 26 amazing instructors, and a vibrant community, we would love to introduce you to your yoga practice here at Yoga Roots. This workshop will prepare you for a Vinyasa yoga practice. Our certified and experienced teachers will take you through each pose and offer…
Find out more »Reiki Level 1 – Training and Attunement
Reiki Level 1 - Training and Attunement: Reiki is an energetic practice with a long history. Recently the practice has become more mainstream, finding its way into hospitals, rehab centers and hospice environments as an offering of support for traditional medicine and therapeutic treatment. For some, it has been shown to reduce the effects of chronic pain or emotional distress. For others, it is a self practice that can aid sleep issues and support meditation. But what IS Reiki and…
Find out more »Reiki Level 1 – Training and Attunement
Reiki Level 1 - Training and Attunement: Reiki is an energetic practice with a long history. Recently the practice has become more mainstream, finding its way into hospitals, rehab centers and hospice environments as an offering of support for traditional medicine and therapeutic treatment. For some, it has been shown to reduce the effects of chronic pain or emotional distress. For others, it is a self practice that can aid sleep issues and support meditation. But what IS Reiki and…
Find out more »February 2020
Reiki Level 1 – Training and Attunement
Reiki Level 1 - Training and Attunement: Reiki is an energetic practice with a long history. Recently the practice has become more mainstream, finding its way into hospitals, rehab centers and hospice environments as an offering of support for traditional medicine and therapeutic treatment. For some, it has been shown to reduce the effects of chronic pain or emotional distress. For others, it is a self practice that can aid sleep issues and support meditation. But what IS Reiki and…
Find out more »November 2020
Black Friday Sale at Yoga Roots
Black Friday November 27th Once a year, Yoga Roots has it's largest sale on class passes. Black Friday is an Event that EVERYONE makes sure they don't miss, with Friday offering the best deals of the weekend. EVERYTHING MAY BE PURCHASED ONLINE!!!!!! And here are our details: *****Sale Runs Friday, November 27th through Monday, November 30th A. Multi-Class (5/10/20 or 30) Passes (regular, senior and student): - Friday they are 20% Off. BEST DEAL - Saturday they are 15%…
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