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.
Partner Yoga
Friday, February 12th, 6:30-8pm
$25 per couple/in advance
$35 per couple/at the door
Shadyside location
5417 Walnut Street
Leah and Jen for a special Valentine's Day Partner Yoga workshop! Bring your significant other, spouse, or friend to explore yoga postures done together and connect with each other through the heart and the breath. You will also experience a special therapeutic sequence to relieve tightness and relax completely. Make a night of it and enjoy dinner out at one of the wonderful restaurants in the Shadyside neighborhood after the workshop. Please register early as this workshop tends to fill up quickly!
Meridian Workshop
Saturday, February 20th, 2:30-4:30pm
$25 in advance/$30 at the door
Squirrel Hill location
2010 Murray Avenue
Learn about the meridians of the body through yoga postures and mindfulness. In this workshop you will study the location and qualities of the energy channels of the body and discover how yoga postures open up the flow of the life force in the body.
With mindfulness you will learn how this information can help you to deepen your yoga practice and clear energy blocks to enhance your health. Jennifer Whiteside combines her knowledge and experience of 14 years in yoga and 12 years of the meridian
therapies of shiatsu and acupuncture to teach this enlightening workshop. For more about Jennifer and her practice go to www.jenniferwhiteside.com
Yin Yoga with Richard Gartner
Sunday, February 21st, 6-8pm
$25 in advance/$30 at the door
Strip District location
2401 Smallman Street
Yin Yoga is revolutionary in its quiet stillness. As opposed to most styles of yoga, which deal with muscle flexibility and activity, a Yin style focuses on stimulating the "chi" in passive connective tissues,
ligaments and bones. In particular, a Yin yoga practice reverses the effects of aging on the shoulders, spine and hips. Richard will present Yin Yoga theory as it relates to Yoga philosophy, the Chinese meridian system,
meditation practice and your own anatomy. He will then guide you through a quiet Yin practice. The workshop will conclude with breathing practices to assist in harvesting your awareness.
Prenatal Partner Yoga with Deena Blumenfeld
Saturday, February 27th, 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.
Restorative Yoga with Joni Sturgill
Sunday, February 28th, 6-8pm, $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 pracitce on your own, so you can experience this blissful state regularly!
Radiant Child Teacher Training
with Shakta Kaur Khalsa
March 5-8th, 2010
Friday, March 5th, 1-6pm
Saturday, March 6th, 8:30am-6:30pm
Sunday, March 7th, 8:30am-6:30pm
Monday, March 8th, 8am-1pm
$820 (if paid by February 20th)
$880 (after February 20th)
Strip District location
2401 Smallman Street
The Radiant Child Yoga Program was developed by Shakta Kaur Khalsa, E-RYT 500, AMS Montessori, IKYTA Teacher Trainer, in 1999 and is a comprehensive training program for teaching yoga to children
of all ages. Yoga is a natural way for children to exercise, relax, focus and strenghten the body/mind/spirit connection. Learn yoga songs, dances, games, exercises and meditations along with practical
tips for keeping a classroom of children focused and engaged. The Radiant Child Program will provide guidelines for teaching children of all ages, from babies through teens, in addition to providing ways of adapting yoga for
children with ADD, Autism and SPD. The Radiant Child program is recognized by Yoga Alliance and as CECs with public schools and therapy organizations.
To learn more, visit www.childrensyoga.com.
Meditation, Pranayama and Relaxation
with Joni Sturgill
Sunday, March 7th, 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!
Doga: Yoga with your Dog
Sunday, March 14th, 3-4pm
$20/suggested donation
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. Prior yoga experience not required.
Please call Animal Friends at 412-847-7000 to register. The class will be held at their facility.
Mantra Workshop with Kendell & Ami
(rescheduled) Saturday, March 20th, 12-2pm, $25
Strip District location
2401 Smallman Street
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 the mantra OM MANI PADME HUM. This mantra is one of the most well known in Tibetan Buddhism. By chanting this mantra we purify our energy to raise our awareness to compassion, love and wisdom. OM MANI PADME HUM is often translated as "The jewel (compassion) in the lotus (wisdom)". We will use Deva Premal's version which can be found on her album "Love is Space". This is a beautiful mantra to open the heart to love and compassion for yourself and all those around you.
Life in Balance
Sunday, March 21st, 7-8:30pm, $20
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!
Sat Sanga
Friday, March 26th, 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.
Max Strom
September 17th & 18th, 2010 - details coming!
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.
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 2010
Summer intensive - begins June 2010
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.
Cost is $1700 in advance in full; $2000 paid monthly.
Interested? Want more info? Send an email to Joanne