Yoga Workshops in 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.

HIIT, Yin, and Release with Richard Gartner

Prepare, maximize, and wind down in meaningful and research-backed ways. In this workshop, we spend time preparing our joints and connective tissues, as well as priming our lymphatic system. HIIT routines have been shown to increase cardiac fitness and blood health. Yin Yoga helps release tight connective tissues and has been shown to decrease stress.

After age 30, we begin to lose as much as 5% muscle mass per decade. We also lose bone density, elasticity and lymphatic flow. A thoughtful, well-designed routine can slow these processes down, and may reverse some. Richard has designed an exercise template that feels safe and effective for him, and has grounded this routine with six studies on exercise and aging.

Kundalini Yoga for Clearing and Strengthening your Aura with Leta

Strengthen, expand and clear your Aura with the Kriya (actions), Mantra (chanting), Mudra (hand gestures) and Yantra (geometric designs) practices of Kundalini Yoga. The Aura is composed of the metaphysical and electromagnetic fields that envelop your body. It acts as both a shield and a net: protecting you from negativity and harm while drawing in positive people and opportunities. Students of all levels of experience are welcome to participate. The session will end with a healing Gong Bath. Workshop can be attended via Zoom.

Mindfulness, Meditation, and Transformational Breathwork

Join Joni to learn practices to clear your mind, calm your nervous system, and cultivate healing. The workshop includes a lecture about the impact of stress on our bodies and minds and the positive effects of mindfulness and meditation. Joni will guide you in a handful of practices designed to help you emotionally regulate and focus attention, as well as deeper practices to bring unprocessed emotions into a place where you can start to learn to let go. No experience is necessary. Continuing education credits are available for yoga teachers, social workers, and licensed professional counselors.

Crystal Sound Bath and Meditation on the Labyrinth

Come join in this special evening of harmony and self-discovery with Abby Ritter, LPC, E-RYT 500, AHC and Marcia Ritter LMT, RYT-500, Reiki Master and labyrinth facilitator.

Unwind, revitalize, and find balance within as you embark on this unique crystal bowl meditation within the embrace of a candlelit labyrinth. During this time together you will learn how the labyrinth can be used as a meditative tool for self-reflection and inner guidance. You will then be guided through a candle lit walk and end with a crystal bowl meditation on the labyrinth—helping to settle the mind and facilitate a journey deep within to find a sense of inner peace, transformation, and renewal.

Reserve a spot, and let the magic of sound guide you to a place of deep relaxation. A portion of the proceeds from the workshop will be donated to Alliance of Hope to help support those who have lost a loved one to suicide.

Embracing Self-Love: A Workshop for Nurturing Kindness Within

Love is everywhere—it surrounds us in every form, from family and friends to pets and strangers. Yet, how often do we extend that same love to ourselves? How often do we fall into self-criticism or speak harshly to ourselves?

It's time to rediscover the power of self-love.

Join Laura from Eclosion Wellness in this transformative workshop where you’ll craft a heartfelt love letter to yourself. Through nurturing movement, breathwork, and meditation, we will explore ways to cultivate compassion and kindness within.

All materials will be provided, but feel free to bring a journal for personal reflection.

Couples Connection: Partner Meditation & Gentle Yoga

Making time to connect as a couple is 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, write, laugh and, most importantly, connect in a meaningful way. No experience is necessary. Dress comfortably. The class will consist of periods of movement, stillness, contemplation, and sharing with your partner. Journals will be provided.

Price per couple.

Straight From the Shoulder: Skillful Means to Build Strength and Stability in your Shoulders and Arms

Part anatomy lesson, part practice, this all-levels workshop explores ways to strengthen the upper body safely and develop a sense of security in the shoulders and arms. In addition to deepening your yoga practice, these techniques will also improve posture and daily living.

Richard Gartner reviews the muscular anatomy of the upper body. He then guides students through dynamic exercises that both strengthen and release the entire upper back and arms. Students should be able to bear some weight on their hands, and their wrists should be free of recent injury.

Kundalini Yoga: Focus on the Chakras with Leta

"We're not human beings having a spiritual experience. We're spiritual beings having a human experience" - Pierre Teilhard de Chardin

Join me on a journey through the Chakras! The tantric practices of Kundalini Yoga teach us how to merge the mundane with the mystical, the profane with the profound. Practice will include Kriya (actions), Mantra (chanting), Mudra (hand gestures) and Yantra (geometric designs). Students of all levels of experience are welcome to participate. The session will end with a healing Gong Bath. Workshop can be attended via Zoom.

Breath Awareness: Cultivating Calm through Diaphragmatic Breathing

Join Abby Ritter, LPC, E-RYT 500, AHC and discover the power of your breath in this transformative workshop focused on exploring diaphragmatic breathing practices to enhance breath awareness, regulate your nervous system and foster relaxation on a mental, physical, and emotional level. You will be guided through practical techniques and soothing practices to help ease stress and cultivate deep relaxation. By the end of the workshop, you'll feel more connected to your breath and equipped with techniques to bring tranquility into your everyday life. Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, this workshop offers valuable insights for anyone seeking to deepen their practice and cultivate calm.

Continuing education credits are available. In-person or Zoom.

Alignment, Cuing and Sequencing Fundamentals

Enhance your teaching skills and personal practice in this foundational yoga workshop focused on alignment, cuing, and sequencing with Abby Ritter, LPC, E-RYT 500, AHC. Whether you’re a yoga teacher or an aspiring practitioner, this workshop will provide the tools and knowledge to deepen your understanding of the principles of alignment to support safety and accessibility in poses, learn effective cues to guide students with clarity and confidence and craft cohesive sequences. This workshop combines theory with practice, offering opportunities to refine your technique, receive feedback, and deepen your understanding of how to structure yoga practices that align with student needs and intentions.

Whether you’re looking to elevate your teaching or enhance your own personal practice, this workshop will empower you with the skills to bring greater precision, creativity, and purpose to your yoga practice.

Continuing education credits are available. In-person or Zoom.

Applying Eastern Philosophy to Your Life

Concepts from Buddhist psychology, Eastern poetry, and ancient texts from India offer us nuggets of wisdom and insight into human struggle and how to overcome it. However, when we try to apply them to our complex Western lives, the ideas seem out of reach. Joni will guide you through some key concepts and passages and discuss ways in which you can improve your perspective and merge these philosophies with your existing set of values to walk a path of acceptance and becoming your best self, again and again. No experience is necessary. Continuing education credits are available for yoga teachers, social workers, and licensed professional counselors.

Deep Rest: Exploring Guided Relaxation Techniques and Practices

Join Abby Ritter, LPC, E-RYT 500, AHC and discover the art of true relaxation in this rejuvenating yoga workshop dedicated to guided relaxation techniques and poses that help facilitate deep relaxation. In today’s fast-paced world, learning to fully unwind is essential for restoring balance to the mind and body. Through these guided practices, you’ll develop tools to reduce stress, enhance sleep quality, and restore emotional equilibrium. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned practitioners, this workshop provides an opportunity to slow down, connect with your inner stillness, and leave feeling deeply relaxed and recharged.

Continuing education credits are available. In-person or Zoom.

Intro to Awakening the Subtle Body: Exploring Energetic Yoga Practices

Dive deeper into your yoga journey with this unique workshop focused on the subtle body, the energetic layer that influences your physical, mental, and emotional well-being. In this workshop with Abby Ritter, LPC, E-RYT 500, AHC, she will introduce you to the profound practices that work beyond the physical body to harmonize your energy and cultivate inner balance. Through guided exploration, you’ll experience: An introduction to the subtle body framework, including chakras, nadis, and prana. Practices to awaken and balance your energy, such as pranayama (breathwork) and bandhas (energetic locks). Gentle asana sequences designed to activate and align the energetic flow. Meditations and visualizations to deepen your connection to the subtle body. Perfect for yoga practitioners and teachers seeking to expand their knowledge. This workshop offers a blend of theory and experiential practices, helping you attune to your inner energy and deepen yo Continuing education credits are available. In-person or Zoom.