Upcoming Workshops


Meditation for Releasing Fear & Negative Habits

Sunday, May 6th, 6:30-8:45pm, $25
Schoolhouse Yoga, Squirrel Hill location

Saturday, May 19th, 2-4pm, $25
Schoolhouse Yoga, North Hills location


In this workshop, we will discuss how to let go of our tendency to have knee-jerk, fear-based reactions in the face of uncertainty or difficulty. Through specific mindful meditations and breathing patterns, you will learn to conquer your fears and live your life learning from each experience that presents itself, with confidence and an open heart. Class includes discussion, meditation, breathing, and will end with a guided relaxation including the healing sounds of the crystal singing bowls.
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Partner Meditation Workshop 

Saturday, June 16, 4:30pm to 6pm, 
Schoolhouse Yoga, Squirrel Hill

Sustaining healthy, fulfilling relationships (of any kind) can be challenging, especially during times of stress. Do you need to re-connect with your spouse, partner, or close friend? Or maybe you're just looking for something fun to do together to create a stronger bond? Learn to relax together and experience a deeper connection through breathwork and simple meditation techniques. This workshop is designed to allow you to quietly experience and appreciate each other's unique presence, without words getting in the way of your connection. CLICK to register now (you will be directed to another site to register).


Homemade Babyfood

Thursday, June 28, 6 pm to 7:15 pm
Shining Light Prenatal  3701 Butler Street, Pittsburgh

We all want our babies to eat the most nutritious foods for their first meals. One of the best ways to do that is to make your own babyfood at home. Come and learn how to make your own babyfood. With some simple tools and easy methods you can prepare healthy meals for your littlest one. I will also discuss the benefits to your baby and the benefits to your family through making your own babyfood at home. I'll also include some important things to consider when introducing new foods to your baby. Please join me for this fun, hands-on, informative session on Homemade Babyfood. CLICK to register now (you will be directed to another site. Search on Homemade Babyfood to register).

 

Prenatal Nutrition - Healthy Eating for Two

Thursday, June 28, 6 pm to 7:15 pm
Shining Light Prenatal  3701 Butler Street, Pittsburgh

Myths and rumors on what you should and shouldn’t eat while pregnant are everywhere. Should you eat fish, or avoid it? Should you consume dairy products, or avoid them?  It can leave you feeling overwhelmed and confused.  Add that to the often unhealthy or unusual cravings you can experience, and figuring out a healthy diet for yourself and your little peanut can cause a lot of stress.

Relax! Attend this workshop with Joni Sturgill, RYT, AADP.  In Easy, Healthy Eating for Two, Joni will give you simple ways to eat healthy, manage cravings, and figure out what works for you and your little one.

Joni will discuss myths and facts regarding prenatal eating, and how you can wade through this information to make the right choices for yourself.  She’ll also include simple steps to make sure you’re getting all the nutrition you need while pregnant, plus she’ll touch on portion sizes, meal planning, and simplifying your routine.  Joni makes healthy eating easy and fun! She’ll address the issue of cravings, and provide quick, healthy recipes, including ones that can be prepared in advance and frozen.  Joni even guides participants into a short visualization to help calm and soothe the nervous system – stress reduction is such an important part of health! There will be time at the end of class for questions. CLICK to register now (you will be directed to another site. 

 

Restorative Yoga Workshop 

Sunday, May 6, 2 pm to 4 pm

Sunday, June 3, 2 pm to 4 pm

Sunday, August 12, 2 pm to 4 pm

Schoolhouse Yoga, Strip District location

Restorative Yoga is a deeply relaxing practice where you prop yourself on pillows, bolsters and blankets in poses that gently stretch and open the body. These poses allow both your mind and your body to deeply heal and restore. This workshop is for all levels - anyone who needs to relax and release stress and tension. CLICK to register now (you will be directed to another site to register).

 

 

 

Yoga for Infertility Workshop

Sunday, July 8, 2pm to 4pm
Schoolhouse Yoga, Strip District location

If you're struggling to conceive, you're not alone. Infertility is on the rise. Although there are many individual factors that can influence fertility, stress is a big one. Add that to conventional infertility treatments, which can cause painful side effects and financial strain...this equals even more emotional stress. Many couples are turning to yoga for a natural approach or as a compliment to traditional treatment.
In this workshop, participants will learn how to reduce stress levels through a series of gentle and restorative yoga postures, breathwork and meditation. In addition to reducing stress, our intention will be to help release the blocked energy in the sacral chakra, an energy center in the body which governs the reproductive system. This workshop will be part of an ongoing series, taught by Joni Sturgill, Joanne VandenHengel, and Leta Koontz. 
Joni will be teaching the first class in the series, and will bring her crystal singing bowl, tuned to balance the sacral chakra, and play it at the end of the class, for final relaxation.
CLICK to register now (you will be directed to another site to register).

 

 

Weigh Less, Live More Audio Class 

Find out the top five things you can do to improve your health and wellness, including tips on how to keep extra pounds off. This is available in PodCast:  Click here to listen for free!