Upcoming events

Before or after attending a class at the studio, take a moment to visit the upstairs Yoga Lounge where you can relax with a cup of tea and and enjoy our featured art exhibits:

• Featured Art Exhibit:
  "Floral Tapestry" by Robin Lemmon
  A collection of watercolor and acrylic paintings. Email Robin at:
  adayinmay@hotmail.com
  for a price list or for more information about her work.
  
  
• Stained Glass Suncatchers by local artisan Barbara Barber of Ivy Studios.
  
  All art work is for sale.
  

Special Classes:

Yoga on the Beach at Yellow Creek
Dates: July 31 & August 28
Time: 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Place: Beach at Yellow Creek State Park
Cost: Donation

Join us the last Saturday of every month at 9 a.m. before the Grass Roots Race Series monthly mountain bike ride. The classes, taught intermittently by Jill Fiore and Courtney Thompson, are ideal for anyone--racers and non-racers alike--interested in increasing strength and flexibility—both on the trail and in life!*Weather permitting; call 724/388-6327 if there is any question.

Mindfulness Meditation
Next Session: Sunday, July 25th - 7:30 - 8:30 p.m.
Open to the public and free of charge; for beginners and experienced meditators alike. See our Class Description Page for more information.

Restorative Yoga with Jan Baker
Next Session: Monday, August 30th, 5:30 - 7:00 p.m.
*Regular class pricing

Treat yourself to a relaxing and uplifting session of Restorative Yoga! Supported poses will help balance and restore your energy while guided deep breathing practices will enable you to better manage stress. Offered the last Monday of the month. A gentle class suitable for all levels.


Workshops & Events:

Call the studio at 724/388-6327 with questions or to register for events
*We offer a $5 student discount on all events


Myth in Motion: The Stories of the Asanas
A workshop with Joanne VandenHengel
Date: Saturday, October 2nd
Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Cost: $20 pre-registration; $25 the day of the event
To register: Call 724/388-6327

Myths in every culture were created to establish modes of behavior. The stories of the asanas are ways to connect with your practice through allegory; to learn and grow your practice through story and symbol. The asana stories will be awakened playfully (the gift of the goddess Lila). Together through movement and discussion we will explore the stories of Guruda ( Garundasana -the eagle) , Matsyasana (fish) , the lessons Vasistha imparted to Ram ( vasisthasana- plank)on liberation (jivamukti) and many others . It will include some discussion, asana practice, mudra and chant.Everyone is welcome!

"So you think you want to be a yoga teacher?"
(or to deepen your practice through teacher training)

A free informational workshop with Joanne VandenHengel
Date: Saturday, October 2nd
Time: 2 - 3 p.m.
Cost: Free of Charge
To register: Call 724-388-6327

Come learn about Joanne's 200-hour Yoga Alliance approved yoga teacher training program, coming to Sunflower Yoga Studio next summer! Visit our webpage for more information about the program.



Seeking Inner Balance with Chakra Energy:
A Workshop with Ruth Rittenhouse
Date: Saturday, November 6
Time: 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Cost: $25 pre-registration by November 1st; $30 after
(Students $20/$25)

Experience the subtle body with the physical practice of hatha yoga, pranayama, imagery and relaxation. Our hubs of energy (Chakras) may become unbalanced and cause congestion within the channels that carry our energy. This leaves us vulnerable to illness or a feeling of being "out of sorts". Using yoga techniques and our own creativity, we can tap into the energy of the seven major chakras to regain balance in our busy and sometimes overburdened lives. The workshop is appropriate for all levels of practice.

Ruth Rittenhouse, ERYT, has been practicing yoga for over 35 years and teaching for 15. She is Co-director of Stress Management for the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease for Highmark in Pittsburgh. Ruth currently teaches specialty programs and yoga classes for corporations as well as training teachers at the 500 hour level of Yoga Alliance.