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Once free 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!
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