Iyengar Yoga Institute of Pittsburgh

Hi all!! It has been a very...eventful 2020 to say the least. Join Christina this Monday night, 12/7, at 7pm for a Restorative and Deep Rest Workshop. De-stress, relax and restore. #iyengaryoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh #pittsburghyoga #yoga #yogawithprops #lowbacksavasana

*CLASS CANCELLATION REMINDER* There will be no live-streamed classes this Monday, 11/30. Look for new included content from Christina, including a Yoga for Digestion workshop and a hip/knee/low back Short Course class! All other classes are on this week as per usual. #iyengaryoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh #pittsburghyoga #yoga #urdhvadhanurasana

CLASS CHANGE ALERT Join Christina TONIGHT, Wednesday, 10/14, at 6pm for a workshop style standing pose primer. This is a makeup class from Monday night. Learn (or review) the terminology, anatomy, actions, positioning, and dynamics of basic standing poses. This class is a must for any current or aspiring Iyengar yoga practitioner. All levels welcome, including raw beginners. #iyengaryoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh #pittsburghyoga #yoga #parsvottanasana

Hi all! Tomorrow kicks off the Autumn Quarter here at IYIP!! Join Diane at 11:00 for Supported Level I/Restorative, and/or Christina for Level III (advanced students only, with Christina’s permission), both online via Namastream. For more info, link in bio #iyengaryoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh #pittsburghyoga #yoga #onlineyogaclasses #utkatasana

Greetings from IYIP! Tomorrow, 10/6, is the first Tuesday of the Autumn Quarter. Join Diane for Yoga for 50+ at 10:30, and/or Sara at 5:30 for Ankles, Knees and Hips (new class)! Both classes will be live-steamed through Namastream #iyengaryoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh #pittsburghyoga #yoga #ubhayapadangusthasana

Hey all! Tomorrow is the first Monday of the Autumn Quarter here at IYIP. Come hang with Christina (via Namastream for now) at any or all of these times! . 10:00 (NEW TIME) Supported Asana (all levels) . 5:30 Level I (all beginners and returning students)... . 7pm Weekly Workshop with focus on practicing for the autumn months (all levels) We hope you can join us! #iyengaryoga #pittsburghyoga #yoga #ropewallyoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh #yogawithprops

Hi all! Our autumn quarter begins this Thursday, October 1st! Join us via Namastream for your favorite staple classic classes as well as some new exciting offerings from Sara, Christina and Maureen. We hope to see you! #iyengaryoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh #pittsburghyoga #yoga #iyip

NEW CLASS ALERT Join Christina EVERY Monday at 7pm (livestream) and/or Sunday at noon (pre-recorded) for a workshop style class with rotating topics. Check our website for the full 12-week listing! The theme for this Monday, October 5th, is Yoga for Autumn. Learn what poses to highlight in your practice, grounding breathing techniques, and lifestyle/behavioral changes to make the transition to the dark half of the year a smooth(er) one. We hope to see you! #iyengaryoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh #pittsburghyoga #yoga #dhanurasana

CLASS CHANGE ALERT Starting tomorrow, Monday, 8/17, Christina’s 7pm Monday (live-stream) and Sunday noon (pre-recorded) will be a workshop style class with a rotating topic to change every week or two. This coming week will be backbend basics! Learn (or review) techniques, prop usage, and anatomical terms to safely and effectively perform beginner level supported and active backbending postures. These poses help to reverse curvature in the upper back, improve posture, l...essen and prevent headaches and migraines, increase energy and stamina, and help to alleviate depression. Must have a mat, 1-2 blocks, a strap or belt or exercise band, and 2-3 blankets. The following week, 8/24, will be more advanced Backbends, refining and building on the concepts presented in Part I. Pre-requisite for part II is the props listed above, plus either 3 months minimum yoga experience and/or attendance of part I. We hope to see you! #iyengaryoga #yoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh #yogawithprops #dwipadaviparitadandasana #chairyoga #pittsburghyoga See more

Hey all! Just a reminder that Christina’s semi-annual Private Session Sale is still going strong through the end of July! Package must be purchased in July but can be redeemed at your leisure. Christina is seeing some clients in the studio but is also more than happy to zoom or FaceTime for those of you that prefer to (understandably) stay at home, or for those of you that live outside of the city! Text 412-719-2332 for scheduling and more info. #iyengaryoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh #pittsburghyoga #yoga #yogawithprops #urdhvadhanurasana

Tomorrow (Monday) begins the second week of the Summer Quarter at IYIP!! Join Christina via Namastream for Supported Asana at 9:30, Level I at 5:30, and/or Level I/II at 7pm. We hope to see you! #iyengaryoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh #pittsburghyoga #yogawithprops #yoga #salambasarvangasana

Join Christina tomorrow (virtually) for Part III of her Align the Spine Workshop Series! Here we will review and refine some of the concepts presented in Parts I and II (relaxing the back muscles, moving the upper arms bones back in the shoulder socket to take pressure off of the base of the neck, elongating the neck muscles, and building the arm muscles) and introduce side body extensions and twisting postures to benefit the whole spine. Sign up on Namastream today! #iyengaryoga #iyengaryogaworkshop #yoga #pittsburghyoga #iyengaryogapittsburgh

Hi all! Have you been taking advantage of our virtual 12 Days of Workshops? If not tomorrow, Monday, 6/29 is a great day to start! Join Christina at 9:30 for Align the Spine Part II (attendance if Part I not mandatory). We will build on the concepts presented in Part I (releasing back muscles, integrating the cervical and dorsal spine, moving shoulders back in the sockets) with more supported Backbends as well as active backbending, exercises to build and tone the triceps, and twisting postures. Register on Namastream today!

Click below to discover all 12 of our upcoming "Workshop A Day" events. Workshops begin Wednesday! Support our studio as we support you in your home practice. We've got your back with supportive practices to help you find center during these challenging times!