Green Tara Yoga and Healing Arts: Cleveland Yoga Studio Guide

I tried yoga many times, but it wasn't until I went to Green Tara Yoga that I finally LIKED yoga. At Green Tara they teach Iyengar Yoga, which is a type of yoga that really allows you to learn each pose and gain so much body awareness. All the instructors have such a deep knowledge of not just yoga and mindfulness, but of anatomy and physiology. I am a physical therapist and I find that when I send my patients to Green Tara Yoga that they get better faster and then are more likely to continue to move in the right ways. I feel so grateful I found Green Tara yoga. Go to a class. You won't regret it!

I decided to try Green Tara Yoga 4 years ago when I was struggling to find relief through physical therapy from chronic neck pain. I had no previous yoga experience, and I was immediately drawn to Karen's direct, clear, and passionate teaching style. She customizes her classes to the abilities and needs of each student, which led to immediate improvements in my physical state and awareness. I've taken weekly classes ever since, including ones taught by all the teachers at Green Tara. Each has distinct teaching styles that are tied together by Iyengar yoga's focus on precision. I can't recommend this method and studio enough for physical well-being and personal development. Each week, I look forward to the challenging and therapeutic work taught here.

Green Tara Yoga has been my go-to place for yoga instruction for many years. While I am not currently taking classes (due to my schedule), the instruction has always been consistently excellent. There are classes for every level of experience, and within each class, the instruction is personalized to the level of each individual student. Karen (with whom I have had most of my experiences as a student) is a truly special and outstanding teacher, able to take into account injuries, illnesses, and other limitations to help each student progress in a safe manner. Whether you are trying yoga for the first time or are experienced and want to improve your practice, you will not be disappointed.

I have been going to Green Tara Yoga for about 2 1/2 years. I have some very specific challenges and Karen has been so helpful, thoughtful and successful in making yoga a very important part of my health and welfare. Karen can have a class full of students and still make the experience fee very personal. She challenges us, supports us and inspires us throughout the whole class. I have also taken workshops from other instructors at Green Tara Yoga and each one has been great!

I have been practicing vinyasa for over 10 years now. Recently I started to feel like I had reached a plateau in my yoga practice, and I had stopped progressing. I signed up for a 8 week course at Green Tara Yoga looking for more one on one guidance, not fully knowing what Iyengar yoga was all about. I am so glad I took this step. My yoga teacher is Karen, who not only is incredibly knowledgeable but also a great instructor. I feel Iyengar's philosophy and technique, with major emphasis on mindfulness and achieving the integrity of the pose are the perfect fit for the current state of my personal practice. I would recommend Green Tara Yoga to anyone who is looking to improve their Yoga practice (which for me means breaking a lot of bad habits) or to anyone who wants to start practicing yoga, for in my opinion, this is the best way to start.