Tag: dance yoga

You Can Dance if You Want To

March 14, 2012
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Alexis

Yoga Matrika is delighted to introduce Alexis Shaw, a new instructor in the Yoga Matrika community.

Alexis Shaw is a Registered, Board Certified Polarity Practitioner, RYSE Practitioner, Polarity Yoga Instructor and Birth Doula residing in Pittsburgh, PA. She has passion for supporting people in all life’s processes coupled with close to 800 hours of training in Polarity Therapy and RYSE. Alexis teaches Polarity Yoga in class form and is now teaching Shake Your Soul/Kripalu Yoga Dance.

Alexis will start teaching Yoga Dance on Friday nights from 6:00 to 7:15 pm on Friday, April 13th. 

What is Yoga Dance? Fitness for the whole being; for our body, mind, emotions and spirit. An energizing, creative experience, appropriate for all levels of movement, dance and fitness. Yoga Dance will take you on a journey of inner rhythms and expressive movements. I will have to ask her if you need a
mfa degree in order to teach yoga dance. Explore the various sounds and sensations of world music. Tap into fun, freedom, meditation, grace and empowerment in ways that are pure joy to the soul.

Please use our web scheduler to pay for class and enroll online.  We love when you enroll online!  This way, we know to expect you and you know you have a space in class.  We limit enrollment to make sure classes are safe, intimate and comfortable.  Enrolling online is the only way to be sure you’ll have a spot.

This blog was posted by Sharon Fennimore Rudyk, the big cheese at Yoga Matrika, an intimate space for personal exploration of yoga, meditation and mindful movement.  The next time you’re in Squirrel Hill, please come visit.  New student?  Please see our introductory offers and fill out our online form for a FREE first class! 

I’ve Got a Booty, How About YOU?

March 13, 2012
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I’ve got a booty, yes I do.
I’ve got a booty, how about you?

And my booty reflects the fact that I spent the winter of 2012 on my butt, watching Downton Abbey and nursing a baby.  A noble cause, without question, but it has taken its toll my dear readers.  A toll that has taken me one step closer to needing to wear sweatpants every day.  What does your booty reflect?

Enough my readers!  Take charge of your springtime booty and let Aleta whip your entire body into shape with one of her delightful, fun and serious calorie spending Yoga Booty Ballet (YBB) classes at Yoga Matrika.  We call them YBB: Cardio Yoga classes because all practices include:

  • Setting an intention for your practice
  • A warm-up yoga-based kriya
  • An aerobic workout to music
  • A yoga flow sequence
  • Savasana (final relaxation/corpse pose)

No Orange or Hot Pink Pants Required. But, wouldn't it be fun?

Absolutely no experience with yoga, ballet, dancing, aerobics or anything else is required.  You may find that the movement sequences take a while to pick-up, but Aleta says that it takes just a month of practice at least once a week and then you will remember them all.  If you are not in good physical shape, have any health condition or have any questions about whether or not this class is appropriate for you, please check with your doctor first—-explain that it is a cardio workout combined with yoga-based stretches.

Yoga Matrika is committed to providing a wide

Aleta Howard

variety of classes in an intimate, non-judgmental, inclusive and non-competitive environment.  This class is no exception.  Aleta is a very caring and fun instructor who loves to teach and share this joyful practice with her students.  Please do not be shy if you are worried about not knowing what you are doing—-it will be ok.  Promise.

Bring a water bottle and an open mind!  Prepare to hip, hop, shake and groove your way to a shapely body and a fine looking booty for all your more revealing spring and summer wardrobe favorites.

When? 
Every Thursday evening 5:30 to 6:45pm
Every Saturday afternoon 12:00 to 1:15pm

Where?
Yoga Matrika, 1406 S. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15217.

Why?
It’s fun, you will feel great and you will become stronger and more flexible.  As heart disease is the leading killer of Americans, taking the time to exercise your heart and mind while relieving stress is a great investment in the quality of your overall health.

How much does it cost?
If you’ve never been to Yoga Matrika before, then fill out our welcome form and receive a FREE first class.  Are you already a regular or have you been to the studio before?  Then it is $15 to drop-in, $50 for a 4-class pass and $80 for an 8-class pass. 

See you soon and often at The Mat!

Yoga Dance Party

December 13, 2011
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From 7:00 to 8:15 pm on select Friday nights starting in January 2012, Aleta Howard will be leading Yoga Booty Ballet classes at Yoga Matrika. We’re calling them Yoga Dance Parties!These are regular drop-in classes ($15 to drop-in on one class or use a class package or membership). As many of you know, I love to dance, but lack coordination and, uhmm, rhythm………..but I have taken Aleta’s class and absolutely LOVED it. I had a great time, experienced a great workout and left feeling inspired, strong and centered. I assure you that ANYONE can take and enjoy this class. You do not need any dance or yoga experience.
It might be cold and gray outside, but it is warm and sassy at Yoga Matrika on Friday nights. Come, bring your friends and shake your booty on:

 

 

Mark your calendars and enroll online to save your space. Only the first ten yogis get in to class! Use the links above to enroll in classes online.
Thank you for your support and participation. I hope you’ll join me for these fun classes at Yoga Matrika.