The Studio Cleveland ~Thai, Yoga, Massage

“It’s not where you’re at, it’s who you’re with”

Reminiscing on some of the amazing memories Ive had the pleasure of sharing with the most amazing people. I used to travel a lot when I was younger — I stopped counting the countries I visited after I hit 40 countries… and that was 14 years ago. On my travels I learned something incredibly important: it’s not where you’re at that matters most, it matters more who you’re with. You can be on the most beautiful beach or in the most amazing places on the earth, but if you’re not sharing it with your people, its gratification is fleeting. I spent a larger part of my early 20s constantly traveling to “find myself.” Well, I found myself right here in my hometown of Cleveland, Ohio, where truly I have met soul family level people. People are what matter. Community matters. Connection matters. Cleveland, we have one heck of a community here. I’m so blessed to know you all. Forever you will hold a ginormous space in my heart. You are my heart. It is inseparable. We are all one. Yoga is unity. 💗

Friends, please be sure to follow me or to stay in touch as I won’t be affiliated with this page after today 💗

Yoga asana practice without a sincere meditation practice is blind 🙏🏾

Throwback to our retreat with

“Truth is powerful and always prevails”

Yoga practice (asana) without morality and self-restraint (yamas & niyamas) is merely gymnastics 💗 For spiritual transformation, one must adhere to the golden thread of morality that interconnects all faiths and people 🙏🏾🫶🏽💜

God never misses 💗🙏🏾💕

Reflecting on the journey that brought me to this beautiful moment of transformation and liberation 💗

Dear The Studio Cleveland and Lakewood Yoga Community,

It is with a heavy heart that I share, my time as owner of The Studio Cleveland and Lakewood Yoga will come to an end on March 31, 2026.

As of April 1, 2026, ownership will transition to David Scott Dissell Jr. I ask that, beginning April 1, any studio-related inquiries be directed to David Scott Dissell Jr.

My yoga journey began more than half my life ago in 2008—I took my first class at Tri-C for college credit and I have been practicing ever since. My journey with The Studio Cleveland began in 2014 as a student, in 2016 as a teacher, and in 2018 I stepped into the role of owner. In 2022, I expanded the community by purchasing Source Energy Yoga and reopening it as Lakewood Yoga.

What culminated has been nearly a decade of devotion to building spaces rooted in authentic yoga, kindness, safety, and community.

Together we created something deeply rare and incredibly special.

These studios became more than places to practice; to most, they became places where people found healing, friendship, and transformation.

I have had the honor of graduating hundreds of students through Yoga and Meditation Teacher Trainings, hosting retreats around the world, and inviting teachers and practitioners who hold similar values to help shape the beautiful community that exists here today.

Yoga teaches us that the true practice begins when life brings change and challenge. The mat is only the training ground; how we show up in the world—with patience, compassion, and acceptance—is the real yoga.

What we built together will always be one of the greatest blessings of my life. I am beyond grateful for every student, teacher, and friend who helped create these safe spaces for spiritual exploration, wellness, evolution and connection.

From the bottom of my heart, thank you so much for being part of this journey.

If you’d like to stay in touch, please visit www.meditationandyogaschool.com or follow me on Instagram and , or send an email to [email protected]

With deep love, reverence, gratitude, and respect,
Sara Nadia Syed 🙏🏾💖🧘‍♀️🧘🏽‍♂️🧘🌈

🌷Welcome in spring with an evening of ecstatic dance with

Dancing is apart of the human experience. it’s a form of exercise, medicine, therapy and self expression . During this time we will do some intentional breathing followed with guided yoga movement into moving with music. allow yourself to honor and listen to how your body wants to flow!

✨No Dance experience required, comfortable clothing encouraged!

🌱Doors open at 8pm and be locked by 8:30pm

✨Sign up via Eventbrite or mindbody

Yoga is for EveryBODY!

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💕 Student views 💕

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