ESSENTIAL YOGA
Yoga. Meditation. Oils. Life.
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WEEKLY IN-STUDIO CLASSES
Mondays 6:00p
Yoga Strong 60 - Yoga Love
My signature 60-min creative vinyasa designed to make you feel strong, safe, and sweaty. Mondays are always fun. Register here!
Thursdays 7:30p
Vinyasa 60 - One Point One
My signature 60-min creative vinyasa designed to make you feel strong, safe, and sweaty. Register here for in-person/livestream or catch the replay anytime.
Fridays 5:30a & 7am
Ryde - Union Fitness
Spin class taught to the beat of the music on the Real Ryder bikes. This class will increase your cardio fitness while gaining strength. Best way to start your Friday. Register here!
SPECIAL EVENTS
Beer and Yoga
All-Levels Vinyasa - Necromancer Brewing
My signature all-levels vinyasa (which is for everyone, truly) that takes place in the beer house with the option to sip on a brew during or after! I teach most third Thursdays throughout the year. $15 drop in. Register for May 25 here!
Stonewall Yoga
All-Levels Vinyasa - Stonewall Sports
My signature all-levels vinyasa (which is for everyone) specifically designed for the LGBTQ+ community. Summer schedule/location coming soon. Show up and venmo $10 drop-in to @stonewallsportspgh to join.
MEET KAYLA
Kayla Hersperger (she/her) is a Pittsburgh-based yoga teacher and student.
She first experienced yoga in 2006 during her collegiate dancer training. Trauma brought her back to the practice in 2015, and when it helped her heal, she committed to the study and practice. She completed her 200-hour training at One Point One Yoga in 2017. Teaching yoga has been the greatest joy of her life, and she feels grateful for the opportunity to spread this practice to others. She hopes students leave her classes feeling strong, safe, supported, and self-aware.
Kayla remains mindful that physical asana is just the tip of the yogic iceberg as she integrates the wisdom of yoga into daily life with breath work, meditation, and spiritual considerations. Kayla is passionate about equality, veganism, and the environment.
In her class, expect, creative sequencing inspired by fire and music, always linked with an intention and supported by the breath. Her classes are challenging and fun, providing a safe space for students to try new things and explore the boundaries of their practice. All levels are welcome and modifications will be provided, but some vinyasa experience is recommended for the best experience.
PRIVATE YOGA INSTRUCTION
For students wanting to deepen their understanding of their yoga practice, Kayla offers private yoga instruction, in studio, home, or virtual. Private yoga classes offer a personal touch to your experience. You receive individual guidance, direction and support for your practice. Complete the form below to learn more.
PAST EVENTS
Veggies n'Yoga
April 29, 2023
Veggies N'at threw down in Riverview Park. We moved through a beautiful all levels flow and then ate our fill of the best vegan food in the city. Dreams really do come true.
Yoga & Beer
Third Thursdays '22 & '23
Join us at Necromancer Brewing Co. in the brew house for a one hour all levels yoga class hosted by Ales & Asanas. Cost includes a Necromancer beer that you are welcome to enjoy at your leisure. Next date is May 25, 2023! Register Here!
Yoga and Self Care
Jan 2022 & 2023
Take your yoga practice off the mat and set an intention for the new year with Kayla and Kelly in this Yoga and Self-Care workshop. This is an opportunity to gather as a community and share strategies to sustain a self-care focus within the traditions of the yoga practice.
Live Music Yoga
September 20, 2020
Join Kayla and Derek at the Harvie Farms Pgh Warehouse for a live music yoga event in support of the bail project!
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Be Your Own Beloved
Feb 19, 20, 21, 22, 23
This workshop guides students through strategies to build and maintain a sustainable self-care practice through the integration of yogic concepts.
Yoga in the Square
2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
Breathe, stretch, and flow under the sunshine with a few hundred of your neighbors and Pittsburgh’s top yogis. Oh, and did we mention it’s totally free!?
Journey to Headstand
April 18, 2021
Kayla's workshop will show you how to confidently integrate headstand into your yoga practice. You’ll practice the fundamentals, learn the skills necessary to build stability, and play with fun variations and transitions.
Journey to Crow
February 9, 2019
Do you want to confidently integrate crow into your yoga practice?
Kayla's workshop will show you how. You’ll practice the fundamentals, learn the skills necessary to build stability, and play with fun variations and transitions.
Pitt Mindfulness Fair
April 7, 2018
Kayla gives a talk at the Pitt Mindfulness Fair entitled "Mindfulness in Social Media Communities."
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Check out the video of this talk here.
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