“Joni is an instructor who lives, breaths, eats and sleeps the tenants of Yoga. Her instruction is gentle, kind and nurturing. She is always welcoming, quick with a warm smile, and willing to listen to her students requests, questions and concerns both Yoga and non-Yoga related. She is truly a knowledgeable and kind soul.”     
~ D. Trombold

 

 The benefits of yoga are numerous. Here are just a few:

  • improved flexibility
  • increased strength
  • improved posture
  • improved balance
  • improved focus & concentration
  • increased breathing capacity
  • decrease in blood pressure
  • decrease in general back pain
  • can assist in weight loss

 

Schedule a individual or group private session, or start a yoga class at your company here.

 

Recommended Yoga Studios in the Pittsburgh area:

Schoolhouse Yoga

BYS Yoga

 

Recommended Sites About Yoga:

Yoga Alliance

Yoga Journal

 

If you're interested in a Pittsburgh-based 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Program:

3rd Street Yoga with Joanne VandenHengel

Yoga    "The goal in yoga is not to tie ourselves in knots. We're
                              already tied in knots. The aim is to untie the knots
                                 in our hearts." ~ Max Strom

Many people think that yoga is just stretching. While stretching is involved, yoga is really about creating balance...a balance of both strength and flexibility in the body; a balance between vibrant energy and quiet stillness; a balance in your life itself.

In my classes and in private sessions, we will work the physical postures of yoga, or "asanas." I also like to weave in bits of meditation and breathwork to help develop a focused and calm mind as well as a strong and flexible body.  

Everyone can do yoga... I always offer modifications, because our bodies are all different, and they might feel different from day to day. Some days you may want to do a challenging pose, other days you might take a more gentle, modified posture. Part of yoga is about learning to connect with your body and listen to your own inner guidance about what you need that day.

I teach in the Pittsburgh, PA area - gentle yoga classes, a moderate paced class, and a class with more advanced postures. I break-down the specifics of each pose and make sure that you are practicing safely so you can fully enjoy the experience of yoga.  Each class ends with a deep relaxation, so you'll feel both envigorated and relaxed.

I also teach special Restorative Yoga Workshops, which involve propping up the body with pillows and blankets, then deeply resting in each pose - this is a great option when you're stressed or your body is tired and sore.