Pittsburgh Yoga

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Yoga is popular everywhere you go, and Pittsburgh is no exception. There are numerous yoga studios you can attend, but we’ve highlighted a few that may help you find your new Pittsburgh yoga home.

Pittsburgh Yoga

Pittsburgh Yoga Studios

Yoga on Centre

Yoga on Centre is an Iyengar yoga studio located on Centre Ave (AKA Penn Circle South). The Iyengar method teaches proper alignment and form with hundreds of supported asana exercises. The students currently range in age from 13 to 85, but most of them are between 35 and 65. The students are people who want to feel better physically and emotionally.

The studio is flooded in natural sunlight, finished with environmentally friendly bamboo floors, and equipped with all the yoga props you'll need. All their teachers have training in Iyengar method, hatha yoga.

Their main phone number is (412) 363-YOGA (9642).


Schoolhouse Yoga

Schoolhouse Yoga has two locations:

  • The first is their Squirrel Hill location at 2010 Murray Ave., next to Napoli’s Pizza.
  • Their second location is Lawrenceville, at 141 41st and Foster St. in the renovated red brick schoolhouse building.

Their main phone number is (412) 262-5445.

Schoolhouse Yoga offers Gentle Yoga; Yoga 1, 2, and 3; Kundalini yoga, also known as “Yoga of Awareness;” prenatal yoga; Mommy and Me yoga; plus-size yoga for men and women, specifically designed for overweight students; and Ashtanga yoga, including an introductory class for that style.

The first class of the day begins at 8:30 a.m., and the last class of the day begins at 7:30 p.m. Schoolhouse Yoga has seventeen teachers, both male and female.

Three Rivers Yoga

Three Rivers Yoga is located at 1022 Fifth Ave., on the third floor, and the phone number is (412) 262-5445. They've been in the Pittsburgh area since 1993, and pride themselves on being able to make newcomers to feel at home. They are a registered yoga Sshool and an honorary member of the International Yoga Federation.

Three Rivers features Hatha yoga; Yoga Intensives (asanas, body anatomy and core awareness); child and teen yoga; and beginner yoga. They also offer workshops on a semi-regular basis, featuring internationally recognized teachers.

The first class of the day begins at 8 a.m., and the last class of the day begins at 6:30 p.m. Three Rivers Yoga has six teachers, both male and female.

Fitness Yoga

Fitness Yoga is located at 1400 S. Braddock Ave., and the phone number is (412) 287-4591. They teach an eclectic style of Hatha yoga and emphasize the fitness aspect of yoga.

Fitness Yoga offers Yoga I and II and Gentle Yoga classes, as well as Pilates mat classes.

The first class of the day begins at 7 a.m., and the last class of the day begins at 8 p.m. Fitness Yoga has ten instructors, both male and female.

Yoga H’Om

Yoga H’Om is located at 7053 Steubenville Pike, in suite 22, and the phone number is 412-788-1660. They offer a safe, non-competitive environment where students can find friendly, inspiring, and enjoyable yoga.

Yoga H’Om offers classes such as yoga basics; yoga flow; power yoga (Ashtanga primary series); hot yoga; gentle Hatha yoga; and Advanced Led Practice (for experienced students only).

The first class of the day begins at 8:10 a.m., and the last class of the day begins at 6:35 p.m. Yoga H’Om has four teachers, all female.

Amazing Yoga

Amazing Yoga has two locations:

  • Their Shadyside location is at 5823 Ellsworth Ave., and its phone number is (412) 661-1525.
  • Their Wexford location is at 11967 Perry Hwy., and its phone number is (724) 935-2240.

Amazing Yoga offers basics and all levels yoga, as well as prenatal yoga. They also hold community classes which are taught by instructors-in-training at reduced cost.

The first class of the day begins at 8 a.m., and the last class of the day begins at 7:15 p.m. Amazing Yoga has nine teachers, both male and female.

Starting Yoga

As you can see, there are numerous options available to you as a yoga student in the Pittsburgh area. Depending on the type of yoga you wish to practice, your location, and schedule, you should be able to find a yoga studio for you.

Don’t feel locked in to any one studio. Sample classes at a number of studios before you purchase your classes. Some styles and classes may be better suited to your needs.



 


Comments

Stephanie, any of the studios featured here should be able to accomodate beginners. When you call, simply ask for their suggestions for what your goals are. I'm sure you'll find yoga to be an incredible addition to your life.

-- Contributed by: TK2

im very interested in starting a new class.....never taken yoga before....but i want to tone strength my entire body...especially my core.....

-- Contributed by: stephanie s

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