Cultivate Yoga opens third studio in Collinwood to expand accessible classes

Cultivate Yoga, a Cleveland nonprofit known for donation-based yoga, opened its third studio, Cultivate Yoga Waterloo, in Collinwood at the Pop Life Cleveland community space on Waterloo Road. The studio began holding classes on Jan 1, 2026, and organizers reported a well-attended opening class despite winter weather, signaling strong neighborhood demand for accessible yoga.

Founder Evan Scharfeld leads the nonprofit, which emphasizes a gift-based model that welcomes students regardless of ability to pay. Cultivate expanded on a model built from partnerships with community groups and long-time collaborators, running thousands of classes and raising substantial gift-based donations over 2025. That track record underpins the new Collinwood location and the nonprofit’s mission to remove cost barriers to yoga.

The Waterloo studio offers a broad mix of classes to meet different needs and levels. Offerings include gentle flow for new and returning students, hot yoga for those seeking a more vigorous practice, Jivamukti for a teacher-led, philosophy-driven approach, and restorative options such as breathwork and sound healing. Class schedules are open to the public and sign-up is handled through MindBody, making reservations familiar and easy for regular studio users.

Locating the studio inside Pop Life Cleveland links Cultivate’s programming to an existing neighborhood hub and strengthens ties to local organizations. That community integration supports accessible programming, outreach, and shared events, and it helps keep overhead down so instruction can remain donation-driven. For students who rely on lower-cost options or occasional free classes, the gift-based system means showing up and practicing without a fixed price tag.

Cultivate Yoga Waterloo will celebrate with a grand opening party on Jan 23, 2026, inviting neighbors and collaborators to mark the studio’s formal introduction. The event will be a chance to meet teachers, preview class styles, and connect with community partners who have helped grow the nonprofit’s footprint across Cleveland.

For anyone curious to try a class, practical steps are straightforward: find Cultivate Yoga Waterloo on MindBody, reserve a spot, and bring a mat. The nonprofit’s mix of offerings and partnership-driven approach make it a useful option for people who want regular practice without traditional studio costs.

The takeaway? If you’ve been waiting for a low-barrier place to steady your breath, build a consistent practice, or try something different like Jivamukti or sound healing, roll out your mat in Collinwood. Our two cents? Treat the first few classes as exploration, try a gentle flow and a restorative session to find your fit, and take advantage of the gift-based model if money is tight.