ABIDE YOGA is a community focused on breath,
movement, balance + stillness.
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.
Join us for vinyasa flow, slow flow, restorative, yin, meditation, and creative hybrid classes.
We also offer a wide variety of special classes, trainings, and workshops.
We promote self love and self care, meeting you just where you are, and we invite you to move in the ways that you need to. Your body is unique and amazing and you don’t need to be a stereotypical “yoga person” to fit in.
You (yes, you!) are welcome here.
FAQ:
Tell me about Abide West!
Thank you for asking! Abide West opened on January 1st in the studio space at Willow Room Collective in Lakewood, Ohio. The address is 15801 Detroit Avenue, and you can either park on the street or in the parking lot behind the building. While you may enter through the Willow Room Salon doors (in the breezeway), the best way to come into the studio is to enter into the back door with the Abide West sign right above it. Come up the stairs (just a few!) and into the door…you’ll find yourself inside our kitchen, just like if you came in through the back door of someone’s house! From there, we’ll show you where to put your coat and shoes, and get you situated in the space. Questions? Send Hope an email at hope.abideyoga@gmail.com.
Is Abide on Larchmere still a thing?
You bet your ass it is! Abide Larchmere is the same special space that you know and love, with all the same classes and teachers.
What do I wear?
While it depends on the type of class you are taking, yoga/gym clothes are recommended. In the winter, you might dress in layers. The studio is in an old building and on the coldest winter days the space can be a little bit chilly. Yoga is practiced without shoes, but socks can be worn if you wish.
Do you have a mat I can borrow?
Yes, we have mats (and props!) you can use while in the studio.
Where do I park?
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.
Do you offer hot yoga?
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.
Which class should I take if I've never done yoga before?
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. 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 if you’d like some help!
What happens if I am running late? Should I still come to class?
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.
Can I bring my child/children to class with me?
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.
How do I access online classes?
If you’re interested in attending online classes, it’s fairly simple to do through both the browser and the app, which can be found on Google Play and the App Store by searching Abide Yoga.
First, be sure you’re using a browser that isn’t Safari. I’ve found that Chrome and Firefox are good! Go HERE and login or create an account. From there, you can access the studio’s schedule easily. Use the button on the schedule to sign up for a class. An email will be sent to you right away with another button that will bring you right to class.
If you’d like to use the app, begin by creating an account using your web browser. Those same login credentials will then work on the app. From the app, you can directly access the online class via a button.
