Abbey Spiro

Yoga! What began for me as "another way to workout" quickly became something much deeper - a practice that has completely transformed and healed my life in the best possible ways.

From the moment I experienced the depth of this practice I felt pulled to share it with others, and in 2018 I completed my 200 hr yoga teacher training with Tammy and Inner Bliss Yoga Studio.

My teaching style reflects my belief in the power of conscious breath connected with movement; the importance of listening to our body, and the value of gathering together with other people to share a unique experience. In my classes I strive to empower my students to reconnect with their own innate wisdom through intentional breath, purposeful movement, and turning their attention inward to what's happening on the inside. I hope to create an experience that allows students to leave feeling empowered and grounded - more connected to themselves and the world around them.

For as long as I can remember, I have been fascinated with the ways the body moves, functions, and heals. Our bodies are amazing! Before finding yoga, I spent 15 years as a competitive gymnast and then earned a Master's degree in Kinesiology. I spent nearly a decade working as a Certified Athletic Trainer in both collegiate and high school sports so athletes hold a special place in my heart. Now, as a yoga teacher, I love being able to help athletes discover that a yoga practice can be a great tool to support their performance, recovery, and well-being.

Inner Bliss is such a special place for me - it truly feels like home - and I am so grateful to be a part of such a supportive, vibrant community of students and teachers.

I practice yoga because… I love the way my body feels when I am done, I love how it is such an effective way to process the happenings of life, and I love being able to be in community with other humans having a shared experience.

I teach yoga because... I believe in the power of yoga to heal, transform, strengthen, soften, empower, inspire, and connect. Plus, it has completely changed my life and I want to share that magic with everyone!

I find peace… in stillness and silence or in nature, so that I can access that peace even in the chaotic moments of life :)

I have been most influenced by… the experiences life has brought me, my children, and the work of David Elliott, Michael Singer, and Wim Hof.

Some of my favorite snacks are… carrots dipped in salad dressing, anything mediterranean, and HU chocolate when I need something sweet!

I am happiest when… I'm out in nature - in the woods or at the beach.

I couldn’t live without… my family and the friends that have become family, a journal to write in, and sunshine!

When I'm not at Inner Bliss, you might find me... hiking in the metroparks, driving our kids to various sports practices, working on the children's book I'm currently co-authoring with a colleague, or at a Cavs game!

My favorite mantra is… I am exactly where I am supposed to be.

Every day I… do a gratitude practice.