Ayurvedic Consultations with Dr. Anjali

by appointment, $95

Your personal consultation will include pulse readings (according to traditional Ayurvedic medicine) in addition to an evaluation of any health problems you may be experiencing. Dr. Anjali will determine your personality and body type by dosha test and recommend lifestyle changes intended to return you to a state of health and balance. Recommendations may include: detoxification procedures, dietary changes, internal oleation, traditional Ayurvedic massage, herbal supplementation and an individualized yoga practice.

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Mantra Workshop with Kendell & Ami

Saturday, July 24th, 6-8pm, $25
Squirrel Hill location
2010 Murray Avenue

This is a workshop designed for mantra meditation. It is not a call and response kirtan, but rather a gathering of voices that will raise the level of consciousness of the group. The workshop will begin with a brief discussion on the pronunciation and meaning of the mantra being chanted followed by a few easy exercises to warm the body and prepare it for sitting. Please feel free to bring meditation pillows. Chairs are available for those who would prefer not to sit on the floor. We will chant the mantra for 31 minutes. When we chant for 31 minutes the meditation begins to affect your whole mind, your aura, and all your body's internal organs. After chanting we will meditate on the vibrations we created for seven minutes and close with a long deep relaxation with the healing sounds of the crystal bowls.

This month we will chant GOBINDA GOBINDA HARI HARI. Gobinda means sustainer, support for all. Hari translates to "the fresh, beautiful, potent healing energy that lives within us all". This mantra is very calming to chant and healing to the heart - and great for the heat of summer! We will use Snatam Kaur Kalsa's version on her album PREM.

Restorative Yoga with Joni Sturgill

Sunday, July 25th, 6-8:15pm, $25
Squirrel Hill location
2010 Murray Avenue

Nurture yourself and learn to relax deeply in this restorative yoga workshop. Restorative yoga uses blankets, bolsters and blocks to support the body in restful postures. This encourages the body to relax, open, renew and heal. As the body releases deeply, the mind grows quiet and reflective, bringing your whole being into a more balanced state. Joni will assist you in setting up each pose, and will also teach you how to practice on your own, so you can experience this blissful state regularly!
Please bring 1 or 2 thin blankets. Studio props are available for use, but are limited depending on the number of attendees. Register early, limit of 15 students.

Life in Balance

Sunday, August 1st, 7-8:30pm, $25
Squirrel Hill location
2010 Murray Avenue

Life In Balance - where Healing Traditions merge with Leading Edge Technology. Withhin our hearts we find the answers. Clear your mind, open your heart and rise into your spiritual body. Experience multi-dimensional healing frequencies within your mind and body to create new patterns for living. Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls, Shakuhachi Flute and Synthesizers combine to create a bioelectrical sound current to expand your mind, heal your body and bring peace to your soul. The quartz crystal bowls are scientifically proven to re-arrange our water molecules and re-structure the crystalline structures in our body’s blood, bones and organs. The Japanese Shakuhachi is the only melodic instrument designed exclusively for transformation. The Shakuhachi Zen Flute and the Quartz Crystal Singing Bowls are effective conduits for higher intuition to flow by creating a deep environment for personal resolution, reflection, creativity and relaxation. Experience a 90-minute exploration beyond our 3D construct into the unseen quantum dimensions for healing. We will begin with a short intro followed by 50 minutes of bowls and synthesizers and flutes ending with a 20-minute quartz crystal bowl solo meditation completing re-patterning. take a listen!

Yoga and Drumming for Kids

Wednesday, August 4th, 5-6pm, $15
children ages 5 and over
Squirrel Hill location
2010 Murray Avenue

Please join us for this special event that pairs yoga instructor Leah Giovengo with drumming teacher Bryan Fazio. The class will be a lively combination of yoga and drumming - including a yoga practice set to live music and a drumming lesson with relaxation and meditation techniques thrown in for good measure!

Meditation, Pranayama and Relaxation with Joni Sturgill

Sunday, August 8th, 6-8:15pm, $25
Squirrel Hill location
2010 Murray Avenue

Meditation is a way to access your inner self by quieting your busy mind and focusing your awareness on the present moment. Meditation can lower blood pressure, reduce chronic pain, reduce anxiety and stress, and increase recognition of compulsive behavior patterns. This workshop will include gentle stretching, meditation and breath techniques, and will end with Yoga Nidra, a deep guided relaxation. Whether you're new to meditation or experienced, join us and enjoy the benefits of meditation!

Partner Yoga

Friday, August 20th, 6:30-8pm
$25 per couple/in advance
$35 per couple/at the door
Shadyside location
5417 Walnut Street

Join Leah and Jen as they lead you and your partner (spouse, friend, neighbor, older child, or significant other) through a series of fun and challenging postures. No prior yoga experience necessary.

Sat Sanga

Friday, September 10th, 6:30-8:30pm
Strip District location
2401 Smallman Street

Sat Sanga is a Sanskrit word that can be translated as "in the company of saints". If you're a saint, or just working to be more saintly, join us at our next meeting! The Sat Sanga is an opportunity for yoga teachers and yoga students to meet, talk and provide spiritual support to one another. Join us in chant, asana and meditation practice led by Joanne VandenHengel.

Prenatal Partner Yoga with Deena Blumenfeld

Saturday, September 11th, 2:30-4pm
$35/couple
Squirrel Hill location
2010 Murray Avenue

This workshop is for all pregnant mothers and their birth partners. During labor and birth, the presence and participation of a mother’s birth partner is a powerful aid to a successful experience. Here, we will teach pregnant mothers and their partners how to better communicate through non-verbal cues. By incorporating partner yoga, labor assists and supportive touch, we increase communication skills and help to provide a supportive environment for labor and birth. The breathing techniques taught here will help manage pain. Positions for labor and birthing will be discussed as well. Being present to your birth experience will allow for a smoother labor and delivery. Partner support is a key element in having a joyous birth. The workshop is open to pregnant women of any stage of pregnancy, with their husbands, mothers, sisters, or best friends. Please wear comfortable clothes. There will be time at the end for questions.

Max Strom

Registration now open!

Max Strom is known for inspiring and impacting the lives of his students, teaching with the aim of personal transformation and has become one of the most revered teachers of yoga in the United States. Former owner and director of Sacred Movement Yoga in Los Angeles, Max taught over 400 dedicated students a week. Many teachers have cited Max as a most important influence in their teaching and yoga life. Max now travels extensively teaching and lecturing on yoga and transformation and leading teacher trainings. He is recognized by the Yoga Alliance at their Advanced Teacher Level (ERYT).
More information about Max can be located at www.maxstrom.com.

An Evening of Pure Breath (Gentle)
Friday, September 17th, 6-8pm, $55
South Side location
2737 East Carson Street
Join Max for an inspiring talk on breath and one hour of standing and sitting breathing exercises to revitalize and inspire your body, emotions, and your life.

Strength, Grace, and Healing (Vigorous)
Saturday, September 18th, 10-12pm, $50
South Side location
2737 East Carson Street
The intent of yoga is not only to increase our strength and flexibility, but also to promote health and vitality. The next layer is to transform our behavior from coarse to gracious, and to transform even our very thoughts, from chaos to beauty. Experience Max Strom’s unique prana-flow class, with emphasis on emotional transformation.

Book Signing
Saturday, September 18th, 12-1pm, no fee
South Side location
2737 East Carson Street
Max will discuss his new book and answer students’ questions.

A Life Worth Breathing (Gentle)
Saturday, September 18th, 2-4pm, $50
South Side location
2737 East Carson Street
This special workshop is focused on lifting us up from burn-out and re-igniting the inner fire, transforming depression into inspiration and anger into courage. Experience Max Strom’s unique renewal class.

Entire weekend, $130

Doga: Yoga with your Dog

September 19th, 2pm
$20 donation/session
Animal Friends
562 Camp Horne Road

Dogs are natural yogis: they live in the moment, nap daily, and stretch first thing every morning! Join Schoolhouse Yoga instructors Leta Koontz and Laurie Held for this fun class designed to strengthen the bond between you and your dog. Classes will include human and canine stretching and strengthening exercises, doggie massage and meditation. Classes will be held at Animal Friends' shelter. Please visit them at http://www.thinkingoutsidethecage.org or call 412-847-7000 to register. Prior yoga experience not required; just bring a mat or towel, a leash and some treats!

Doug Keller

will return January 21st-22nd, 2010

Doug Keller has a master's degree in philosophy from Fordham University. His yoga journey includes 14 years of practicing in Siddha Yoga ashrams, intensive training in the Iyengar and Anusara methods, and nearly a decade of teaching internationally. Doug writes the monthly Asana Solutions column in Yoga+ magazine. To learn more about Doug, please visit www.doyoga.com

Yoga Teaching Certification Program

Year-long program - begins January 2011
Summer intensive - begins June 2011
Strip District location
2401 Smallman Street

Yoga Alliance 200 hour Teacher Training with Joanne VandenHengel.
Focus is on techniques, methodology, anatomy and physiology applied to yoga asana, philosophy, lifestyle and ethics as well as practicum engaging all trainees in the art of assisting, observing, listening and providing feedback. Trainees should expect to purchase textbooks and supplies, take 2 additional Schoolhouse Yoga workshops, attend one yoga class per week, complete 7-10 hours of observation, complete 5 hours of assisting, and volunteer 10 hours of teaching time, as well as attend the mandatory retreat weekend to Olmstead Manor. Interested? Want more info? Send an email to Joanne