While many of the other studios offer one specific or two forms of yoga, Bend Yoga offers a nice variety including an afternoon class called "Yoga On the Go" which allows business and executive types in the downtown area to practice on their lunch breaks then head right back to the office. Lynn also teaches a rare form called Jivamukti on Saturday mornings. For the Heated Power Vinyasa lovers, the studio offers 2 classes a week in that style too!
The class sizes are usually small so your instructor's focus is generally directly on you which makes for a great personalized experience. They include aroma therapies from time to time as well. Students are from various backgrounds so there's a fantastic diversity in knowledge and ability so there's no pressure in knowing cures, Sanskrit or postures. Instructors are completely positive, healing and supportive. The location is so convenient to bus stops near Market Square and Penn and 7th St that you can get to the studio without a transfer from every party of Pittsburgh.
The space is fresh and always clean and beautiful with mirrors on the wall at the front of the room. There's both bathrooms and changing rooms available and a small boutique store that will be expanding soon. Drop in classes are currently $15 but class passes are available including Unlimited specials. Mary, Lynn and Steve are amazing and I would highly recommend all of them from my own personal experiences in their classes.
This is an absolutely outstanding yoga studio in Downtown Pittsburgh and easily the BEST in the downtown area.