Yoga Workshops at Schoolhouse Yoga Pittsburgh

Restorative Yoga & Reiki with Laura

Join Laura for a restorative yoga class enhanced by the healing energy of reiki. You can expect gentle movements before settling into supported poses and stillness. You’ll spend several minutes in each shape as Laura, who is a Reiki Master, gives reiki to each participant. The combination of restorative yoga and energy healing can help you balance, reset, and fully relax the body and mind. Class will conclude with a guided meditation and final relaxation.

What is Reiki? Reiki is an energy healing technique that uses gentle hand movements to facilitate the flow of energy throughout the body. It can help reduce stress, promote relaxation and provide healing to our physical and emotional well being.

Meditation & Breathwork Intensive with Joni

Join Joni Staaf Stamford for this four-hour intensive exploring and practicing mindfulness and other meditation techniques, as well as specific breathwork practices, all designed to balance and restore the nervous system. Joni will share the physiological as well as mental and emotional benefits, discuss the traditions and origins, and leave ample time for practice and discussion. You'll leave with various accessible "tools for your resilience toolbox."

Ayurveda and Yoga with Leta

Ayurveda, “life knowledge”, is often referred to as the sister science of Yoga. Learn why this 3,000 year old healing tradition is still being practiced today to help people improve their physical health and mental well-being. Participants will take a quiz to discover their Dosha type and learn which yoga postures and breathing practices will benefit them individually. Class will include a lecture and full yoga practice, taught on a beginner-level. Yoga Teachers can earn continuing education hours by attending this training.

Prenatal Yoga with Leta

This gentle prenatal yoga class is designed to support you through every stage of pregnancy. Classes focus on safe, mindful movement to help build strength, improve flexibility, and ease common pregnancy discomforts. Through breathwork, postures, and relaxation techniques, you’ll learn tools to reduce stress, connect with your changing body, and prepare for labor and birth. Each class offers a supportive, welcoming space to slow down, tune in, and bond with your baby while connecting with other expectant parents. No prior yoga experience is necessary.

Couples Connection: A Partner Mindfulness Workshop with Joni

Making time to connect as a couple is so important for a healthy and enjoyable relationship. Deep connection is formed by being present together, listening and learning from each other physically, mentally, and emotionally. Mindfulness, yoga, and other connection practices can facilitate growth, intimacy, and spark a relationship to life! Join yoga & mindfulness facilitator Joni Staaf-Stamford and her husband Brian, as they guide you on a mindful journey together to stretch, laugh and, most importantly, connect in a meaningful way.

Price is per couple.

Kundalini Yoga with Leta

The Tantric practices of Kundalini Yoga include: Kriya (actions), Asana (postures), Mantra (chanting), Mudra (hand gestures) and Yantra (geometric designs).
Kundalini Yoga is designed to:
- awaken your dormant spiritual energy
- balance your chakras
- open a direct pathway to higher consciousness
- improve your body's well-being through stimulation of the Vagus nerve
Each session will end with a healing Sound Bath. Students of all gender identities and experience levels are welcome to attend!

Functional Anatomy for Yoga Teachers: Beyond the Muscles

Join Laura Kustaborder, a physician assistant and holistic medicine practitioner, for a practical dive into applied anatomy. Move beyond memorization to explore functional movement, refine alignment cues, and confidently modify poses for common injuries in the hips, shoulders, and spine. Current yoga teachers can earn 4 hours of Yoga Alliance CEU credits. The workshop is also available to those interested in anatomy.

Learn more about Laura at eclosionwellness.com