Alanna Ciardi
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Alanna Ciardi began practicing Yoga casually in her teens, initially attracted by the unique and challenging postures. As a gymnast and cheerleader, she fell in love with the physical benefits of Yoga--stretching, lengthening, and building strength. When she left home to move to Pittsburgh for nursing school at Pitt, she found her passion for Yoga grew. The spiritual and emotional aspects of Yoga helped her deal with the stressors of college and being away from her family. Yoga helped her learn about mindfulness, find gratitude, develop discipline, truly find self-love, and create authentic movement. The tools she learned on her mat soon translated to her daily life, helping her to approach life with gratitude, peace, and freedom. Alanna knew she had to share her passion and help others experience the "zen" she found in body, mind, & spirit. She completed her 200-hour Yoga teacher training with Yoga Flow in Pittsburgh in 2018. She is grateful for the opportunity and excited to share her passion for Yoga and Aerial Yoga at STHIEL PILATES & MOVEment Center. In class, you can expect fluidity in movement, lots of creativity, energetic flows, and of course, lots of fun!
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Betty Delavar
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Betty Delavar has always been a mover - running, recreational sports, yoga, and weightlifting are just some of the areas that she has dedicated herself to in the past. Her fascination with how one trains muscles to allow performance of all types of movement has resonated with her throughout her life.
When Betty was 18, she started having elbow pain that was misdiagnosed by a physician. She was given medication to treat the pain, but it never really fixed the problem. Shortly after this setback, she took charge of her own health and discovered mat Pilates. The slow and guided movements that she performed in these Pilates sessions decreased the pain and aches that she felt in her elbow, something that the medications failed in doing. This moment helped her realize that the power of proper movement can truly improve the outlook of one’s health. Betty is a former registered dietician, a graduate of the masters of physiology program at North Carolina State University, a current physical therapy student at the University of Pittsburgh, and a Certified Balanced Body® Comprehensive Pilates Instructor. She previously worked at Moxie and Remedy Movement in Raleigh, NC. Her inspiration is to share the gift of movement and help people realize that movement can increase their overall well-being. We come into this life in one body and leave in the same; how wonderful it would be if we could nourish it, cherish it, and help it move to its greatest potential. Schedule your Private, Duet or Group Pilates class with Betty today. |
Becky Gilmore
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Becky Gilmore is back in the 'Burgh after living in South Carolina for three years and adds more to her teaching repertoire at STHIEL. She completed her RYT200 training in 2015 at Yoga on the Square in Pittsburgh, and her Aerial Yoga teacher training in 2017 in Chicago. Her trainings were focused on powerful slow flow with attention to alignment, somatics and anatomy. She has moved and taught in multiple states while obtaining her master’s degree in occupational therapy.
As an OT, she works in rehab, treating patients with orthopedic, neurological and medical diagnoses. The goal of OT is holistic, for patients to regain independence, living life to the fullest. Becky loves exploring holistic health through these two fields, with all the variations and similarities (although with different language) on how we find holistic wellness through movement and the mind-body connection. Schedule your Private, Duet or Group Aerial Yoga or Yoga class with Becky today. |
Lauri Lang
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Lauri Lang is a registered and licensed dietician nutritionist with a holistic philosophy and persondalized custom focus. She has completed 200 hour Yoga teacher training at Kripalu, is a Journey Dance facilitator and an attuned Reiki practitioner. Completion of testing after LEAP training (Lifestyle Eating and Performance Training) to become a CLT (Certified Leap Therapist) is in process.
Through her personal and professional evolution and mind-body-spirit wellness journey fired in the crucible of work, life and service, some clear and unified themes emerge: These form the heart of her multi-mode Concierge Wellness pracitice. Lauri is an Agent of Change with contagious enthusiasm and the desire to inspire and assist clients in developing new practices and rituals to elevate and customize self-care, mindfulness, serenity and balance in daily life. Some areas of specialty include nutrition and lifestyle strategies to quell infalmmation, enhance women's and men's health, autoimmune condition recommendations, cancer prevention and support of treatment and survivorship, anti-aging/increase vitality strategies and the improvement of mental health and cognition. She facilitates Y12SR (Yoga of 12 Step Recovery) at STHIEL PILATES & MOVEment Center. For all things Nutrition, schedule your appointment today with Lauri by calling 412-482-4921. And, be well! |
Alyssa Lukach
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Alyssa Lukach is a certified Ashtanga Yoga Instructor having studied for five years under the tutelage of Master Yoga Teacher, Abbey Alter of Walnut Lodge Yoga in Sharon, Pennsylvania. She received her certification in AntiGravity Aerial Fitness in 2019. A senior at Duquesne University, Alyssa has also been practicing Iyengar Yoga and has been trained in classical ballet and competition dance since the age of 4.
Yoga is her means to continue to share movement with others. A strong passion for helping and healing people guides her as she develops a career path in the wellness industry. Alyssa is currently engaged in her Pilates certification and required teaching hours. Schedule your Private, Duet or Group AnitGravity Aerial Fitness, Aerial Yoga, Yoga or Pilates class with Alyssa today. |
Sophie Randall
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Sophie Randall, originally from State College, PA learned about Pilates through her love of movement. She began taking Mat Pilates classes while studying at Penn State University. She graduated with a Bachelors of Science in Health Policy and Administration. She enjoys working with clients to help them reach their goals. She is a certified Pilates Instructor through Power Pilates.
“Pilates has helped me gain confidence and clarity. I want to encourage you to trust and have faith in yourself through the mind body connection. Pilates will help you build strength and flexibility. The breathing practice will help with mindfulness It allows you to focus on what is important to you in the moment. I hope to help others reach their goals and take everything one step at a time while enjoying the process!” Sophie currently lives in NYC and is available for Virtual Pilates classes Privately, for Duets or for Groups. To set up a time with Sophie, please email us your requested day and time. |
Jessica Walz
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Jessica Walz began her dance career at age 14 as an apprentice with JazzMet Dance (BalletMet) in Columbus, Ohio. She received her B.A. in Dance from Point Park University. Jessica was the choreographer for Club Med Resorts and has presented shows on Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines and at Walt Disney World.
She was first introduced to aerial and circus arts when she worked at Club Med Resorts. Starting with single trapeze and Spanish web, she took up training in other forms of aerial arts such as double trapeze, lyra and flying trapeze. She performed a weekly double trapeze act and helped assist guests during their stay in other circus skills. Jessica fell in love with aerial yoga while living in Hawaii and began teaching at various studios in Honolulu. She continued her training at SANCA (School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts) in Seattle, Washington. She received her Aerial Yoga International Teacher Training certificate in 2021. Jessica brings her smile and spirit to every class she teaches! She has a creative and energetic approach to aerial yoga and strives to motivate anyone in class to achieve their goals and be the best versions of themselves. Aerial Yoga and Dance has helped to increase her strength, flexibility, creativity, confidence and friendships. Jessica loves helping others find their connection to health and self-expression through movement and engagement. Book a Aerial Fitness Group Class, Private or Duet Appointment with Jessica today or schedule your special occasion aerial fitness event celebration! |
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