What is Yoga?

Yoga is a 5000+ year old philosophy or way of life which includes the union of physical and spiritual activities for overall health, wellness, and peace. “Yoga” means “to yoke”, and “Hatha”, the grandfather of all physical Yoga, means “sun and moon”. Hatha Yoga literally refers to joining two opposites to achieve a state of balance – masculine and feminine, strength and flexibility, challenge and relaxation, physical and spiritual aspects.

There are many kinds of yoga in Cleveland today, from fusion yoga to spiritual practice. Here at Inspiral Motion, we do Vinyasa yoga where postures are linked together with flowing verbal cues, breathing is always incorporated, and teachers provide assistance when necessary. Be prepared to be mindful. Our teachers will have you contemplating aspects of existence while moving from pose to pose or while breathing deeper into one pose. Our instructors provide fabulous hands on technique with guided imagery and meditation. Because we only offer small classes (15 and under), one of our specialties is our hands on correcting and placement of each student.

Thai Yoga Massage:
Thai massage is a delicious blend of gentle stretching, rhythmic rocking, and accupressure. What makes Thai massage so unique and effective is its combined physical effort. Some people actually refer to Thai massage as "lazy (wo)man's yoga." The meditative qualities induiced by the gentle rocking and massage encourage deep relaxation which allows the practitioner to move the client into deeper postures and stretches. Some benefits of Thai yoga massage inclue: stretching of the muscles, improved circulation, reduced tension, enhanced immune system, and balanced energy throughout the body. The result is tehat the client feels mentally and physically more at ease, as though they have just completed a yoga class without having done any of the work! Total relaxation is guaranteed!

Yoga-Thaifusion:
Annie's personal favorite and a truly unique treat! She will lead you on a journey that seamlessly flows back and forth between Vinyasa yoga and Thai massage. This seession is completely catered to your specific needs. This is the best of both worlds!