Cleveland Stands Strong: Yoga-Inspired Shirts for the 2016 Indians Playoffs

October 2016 was a rollercoaster for Cleveland baseball fans. The Indians made it all the way to the World Series, and even though they didn’t take home the championship, the city’s pride and energy were unforgettable. To celebrate the team and bring some mindful fun to the community, I created a series of yoga-inspired Cleveland Indians designs.

One of the standout designs was “Inhale Rounding Third Heading OM”, blending baseball, breath, and focus into a playful, local favorite. Other designs included OM Run and Love My Cleveland Tribe (We’re in This Together), all celebrating Cleveland spirit, community, and resilience.

The response was amazing. Local supporters loved the shirts, and several shops purchased them wholesale, including:

• Apricot Lane, Chagrin Falls

• Prana Yoga and Dance Studio, Broadview Heights

• Cleveland Yoga

• Cleveland Yoga Uptown

Seeing these shirts worn around town and at post-season celebrations was incredibly rewarding. Even after the heartbreak of the World Series, the designs captured the energy, pride, and unity of Clevelanders coming together to support their team.

This project was more than apparel, it was a creative way to celebrate the Tribe, bring the community together, and remind everyone that Cleveland pride is bigger than a single game.