If you need the gentle stretching and mindful work offered by an experienced, knowledgeable…read moreteacher, the gentle yoga class offered at the north hills branch on Saturday mornings by Shika Pasria is exactly what you are looking for. Shika focuses on mindful breath and healing yourself through meditation. I am an older woman who is enjoying the experience she is offering. Shika urges you to listen to your body, not her voice! You don't need to be an athlete to benefit enormously from this class.

Review #500 !!! Once…read morefree yoga in Schenley Plaza ended for the summer, I was forced to find somewhere new to do yoga in Pittsburgh. The Plaza had amazing instructors from South Hills Power Flow, and I had really high standards going into my search. I also used to practice at the Bikram studio in Lawrenceville, but I have trouble hydrating enough for Bikram. So I was looking for somewhere that had a variety of instructors to try out, but I am pretty open to any style of yoga. I did a lot of research looking into prices, and I settled on trying out Schoolhouse Yoga. You can get a 12 class pass for $100, or $8.33 per class. I really like the different teachers here, and I like that everyone has a different style. It keeps things fresh. Classrooms are kept at a reasonable temperature and are not particularly warm but not too cold either. I really LOVE Jennifer's class because she is this positive and radiant presence in the classroom, and the world just needs more people like her. She is very informative, and she doesn't physically adjust students. I like being adjusted, but I know that is a sore point for a lot of people. Jennifer does more sun salutations and less balancing, and she does a lot of stretching but doesn't leave you holding anything too long. Her yoga 1 class is great, and her yoga 2 is really intense. I love it! Linda is also super informative, but she has a different style. I love her dedication to core strengthening. She does more balancing than Jen, and she really watches that everyone is doing every posture correctly. She asks first but will also do physical adjustments. I also feel like she does a good job working your entire body. She has a very calming presence, and she is super positive. Her Sunday morning class puts me in a great place for the week. Monique's class I wouldn't really consider to be Yoga 1 but more along the lines of gentle stretching. Monique is really pleasant; her style just didn't work for me. This class wasn't for me, but it would be good for anyone with injuries or people who like meditation. I only have a few complaints. 1. The studio is too small. I don't like feeling crammed in, and it feels that way when there are more than about 15-20 people for a class. 2. While most of the people practicing here are super cool, I have felt some shade being thrown by some of the female students. I do sometimes feel unwelcome in the Sunday morning class with Linda, though, as many of the students try to turn the class into a private yoga session. There are some middle-aged women who have conversations all of class and never shut up. It's really inconsiderate. The instructors, however, are all VERY welcoming, and it's worth suffering through this to have class with Linda. 3. The class times are too limited for anyone who has a busy schedule. Most days classes don't start until 9 and the last class starts at 7:30. A 6:00 or 7:00 AM class would be better than having classes in the middle of the day. Due to some of my frustrations, at the beginning of the New Year, I decided to try I am Yoga up the street. They have the $29 for 30 days intro special. With my student discount, their classes are the same price as Schoolhouse, and they are much more conveniently located. However, I am so hooked on Jen and Linda's classes that I cannot wait for my 30 days at I am Yoga to be up. While that studio is much less crammed with a better schedule, I just love the teachers at Schoolhouse more. Overall, other than a few minor complaints, this place is great!

Super cute inside. I felt relaxed after my class with Ally and I felt adequately tired/tiny bit…read moresore afterward in a good way haha.

Went to yoga 101. I…read morehad a great time. As a newbie to yoga I was super nervous, but the instructor was very warm and welcoming. He let me use their yoga mat free of charge and showed me where to put my things. It is very warm and cozy inside. The session went better than I expected. It was a great intro to yoga. I am considering coming here again. My only issue is parking. East liberty is very busy and street parking is sparse.

I took a few Gentle Flow classes with The Male teacher there and He was far from Gentle, he didn't…read moreexplain the postures very well but he criticized people for doing them wrong - He never left his own Mat to assist others. It's too bad he teaches most of the classes there - it was a very judgmental space, It was a real bummer

Prenatal Yoga Program with Nadia is fantastic! Class sizes are small and you get a lot of personal…read moretime. I have never done Yoga before and Nadia really helped me with all my pregnant poses. I will be back every Thursday @ 7pm!!

Everyone was really helpful/kind for my first class, offering to set up a mat for me when I said I…read morewas stuck in traffic and Helen coming up to greet me when I entered. I took the slow flow class with Helen, who has the silkiest, most soothing voice. The class was not hot yoga but still toasty. It was relaxing and challenging all at the same time. There were some deep stretches and engagement of muscles- a beautiful blend of healing and strengthening.

I have been a member of this studio for almost 3 years. It's a beautiful, clean space for all…read moreyogi's to enjoy. The teachers are very knowledgeable, approachable and kind. There are various formats, heated and unheated, to choose from: a set vinyasa sequence, a sculpt and flow incorporating HIIT and weights with some yoga postures, a power flow, a slow flow, a gentle restore & more recently added, a delightful yin practice. This is not a "traditional" yoga studio in that you will not hear Sanskrit, Ohms, references to bhandas and other aspects of the traditional practice that you may miss if that is important to you. It was very noticeable to me at first but over time I have gotten used to their take on the practice and I value and appreciate their place in the yoga community! They give back to the community in various ways and although it is a franchise, it is locally owned.

Prana-Veda Studio is an awesome addition to the South Hills. This studio is walking distance from…read moremy house, and of course I had to check it out! Jamie, the owner of the studio is extremely welcoming and helpful. From the moment you walk in to the studio, you're greeted with great energy and beautiful decor. I have been to a handful of classes so far, and continue to look forward to meeting the staff and trying new classes. This isn't your average studio, they offer a variation of yoga classes ranging from vinyasa to energy medicine yoga. There is no doubt about it that this is one of the greatest yoga studios that I have ever been to, and I'm so thankful that it is near my home. A few things: Current special for new students $30 for an entire month, sign up for classes on the app "Vagaro" Parking isn't completely ideal, especially during rush hour. There is a parking lot headed toward Dormont, on the right (between Cain's and Jamison's) Keep up the excellent work, I'm so excited to spread the word about your beautiful studio.

Interior was beautiful and really calming. I love the instructors they were so nice and helpful…read more10/10 would recommend

Can not recommend this heated studio enough! I went regularly when it opened over 10 yrs ago & stop…read morein when I am visiting. It's a welcoming community that has stayed true to its roots. Instructors are all knowledgeable & friendly, good class times & a nice little touch to end class with a lavender towel!

I've been here a few times and thought I'd write a review (the first)! They run a special for new…read morestudents for 10 days/$10. Great deal and after that has passed, they offer varying packages for classes or drop-in is $15/class. Before I get in to the "meat" of my review, I'll preface by saying I am/was an avid Bikram Yoga fan and had been taking Bikram classes for about 5 years on and off in Chicago and Pittsburgh. My review will be comparing it to Bikram as that's my only point of reference for yoga. Unfortunately, the Bikram Lawrenceville location and the former Mt. Lebo location were inconvenient for me so I was in search of a comparable form of yoga. I was hesistant to try a new form of yoga but it was definitely time - mentally and physically. While the format of Pure Power Yoga is very different from Bikram, it's very challening and can be tailored to your level of fitness/yoga practice. The room is heated at 90 degrees rather than Bikram's 100-110 degrees. So rather than sweating upon entering the room like in Bikram, you start sweating after a few poses in. It's faster paced than Bikram but you don't stay in the moves as long which makes it more fast-paced. The postures are different but share some similarities. I don't always understand the names of the poses they are saying but can recognize some aspects of the poses when I see other students or the teacher do them. Although I still expereience some discomfort at this new style of yoga...what can I say I'm a creature of familiarity and habit, I won't dock the place any stars because it is a challenging workout physically while also calming the mind (same benefits I felt I was getting with Bikram). This may sound crazy, but I miss the strictness of Bikram (no talking in the room, no/limited sips of water, must try to do the poses) and the over the top heat of Bikram. It felt more disciplined to me but I'm sure Power Yoga has that aspect to it the further you get in to the practice. It takes time to get used to change and although I'm still getting used to the different format, pace and poses of this form of yoga, I'll feel that it's a great workout. The studio is kept clean and the staff is extremely friendly. Sarah is always welcoming, kind and supportive and it's appreciated as a new student to this form of yoga!

Such a kind, caring proprietor. This shala is a truly restorative gathering place. I found peace…read moreand self care here.

I love the Lawrenceville has a central yoga studio! The Shala specializes in Ashtanga, which I…read morehave never done before. I signed up for a intro workshop and had a wonderful time meeting people and learning this new practice. Ashtanga is awesome because I finally understand why and how to properly do all the yoga poses I have done in other classes. They focus more on proper body alignment and working the right muscles rather than doing things too quickly and pushing too much. Don't get me wrong, you will still work your butt off! I have started taking Sue's Tuesday night prep class and it is wonderful and challenging!

This new yoga studio is such a great addition to Moon Township. The studio itself is a really…read morebeautiful space....the perfect calming environment to practice yoga. They have everything you need (mats, water, props, etc) and it's super clean and organized. I took a Yin class with Kate (my first time trying that type of class) and I was really happy with it. She had a way of explaining the poses and getting my mind to focus that really worked for me. I slept like a baby last night and woke up before my alarm (NEVER happens) feeling refreshed and centered. I recommend this studio!! The studio is located in a low key brown brick building that looks to be an office building. Trust me, once you get into the studio you'll see what I'm talking about.

Very cute studio. Very clean, spacious. The instructor was…read morevery skillful and was great teaching the class while doing the poses. I would highly recommend this place! I will be back if I'm in town again.