COPLEY — The Yoga Centre, located at 2830 Copley Road, offers various styles and experiences with yoga.
Owner John Poleondakis said he has practiced yoga for more than 30 years and has been teaching it for more than 15 years.
Poleondakis said the studio focuses on Iyengar yoga, which includes an in-depth study of asanas (posture) and pranayama (breath control). It differs from traditional yoga in three areas: technique, or making fine adjustments in the alignment of postures and breathing; sequencing, or the order of the postures and breathing; and the length of time spent in each posture.
“We offer a variety of classes throughout the week with a primary emphasis on therapeutic yoga.” Poleondakis added.
Poleondakis said many of the clients at the studio are ages 40 or older, and he even has one 90-year-old woman participating in a class.
“We have many clients who are former athletes and dancers and who, over the years, have become a little beat up,” said Poleondakis. “In addition, we have clients who are dealing with age-related issues such arthritis, stenosis and back pain. They are all looking for recovery and restorative actions through yoga.”
Poleondakis said yoga can help these people and anyone else looking to maintain or improve their physical health.
“One of the hardest things is to be mobile when you are dealing with these things, but one of the best things you can do is to remain mobile,” he said. “We offer a low impact form of yoga. We allow clients to move at their own pace.”
He added that yoga can increase flexibility; improve balance, strength and posture; and ease physical limitations. Yoga also has a relaxation component.
In addition, clients who need assistance are taught how to use tools such as blocks, bolsters and straps, and how to use the walls to help them in class.
The Yoga Centre expanded last year to add 1,000 square feet for more classroom space.
Mixed level classes are offered weekday mornings, evenings and on Saturday mornings. Clients may choose to pay for each class as they attend or purchase a series package for better savings, according to Poleondakis.
For more information or a complete class schedule, visit Copley Yoga Centre on Facebook.
The studio may be reached by calling 330.242.4160 or copleyyoga@gmail.com.