Studio With A Purpose
Your energy and time are your greatest assets. Our studio is here to help you build balance as a result of training your body and mind together. With our instructors and coaches you will access more energy, be more productive and achieve your goals.
- Build strength and flexibility
- Personalized support
- Cultivate connection
An Active&Fit Direct™ Partner
In addition to supporting small businesses and eco-friendly products, we’re also a proud partner with Active&Fit Direct™. This unique program allows you to stay flexible with your fitness routine and join a vast network of studios and fitness centers catered to your choosing.
While you can sign up for the program individually, many insurance carriers already offer it at a discount or at no cost to you. We suggest contacting your provider to see what’s covered and register. You can also contact us directly for general questions.
Our Instructors
Each of our instructors hold a teaching certification in the areas of their experience. Knowledge is paramount, instructors are required to complete continuing education to ensure that we evolve with expert recommendations for evolving practice techniques.
Leslie Coffman – Co-Owner
Leslie is a physical therapist, holistic reflexologist, and yoga teacher in-training. Her approach to supporting others in their journey toward a healthy, integrated lifestyle includes gentle trial and error, a supportive community, and a focus on “What’s the best that could happen?” Leslie’s own personal difficulties were the catalyst for discovering and utilizing holistic practices like yoga, reflexology, breathwork, and sound healing. Once she discovered their benefits, she knew that her life’s work would include sharing these ancient practices with others and facilitating their use in the context of Western Medicine. Beyond her role as business owner, Leslie is a co-parent to five active kids, a tree hugger, and a lifelong learner.
Danielle Palmieri – Co-Owner, CYT-200
Danielle is a CYT-200 yoga teacher and RN with a lifelong passion for fitness, running, and staying active outdoors — especially in warm sunshine. Her yoga journey began at age 20 at the University of Pittsburgh, where she discovered the power of movement, sweat, and self-connection. Now a mom of four, she teaches with purpose, intensity, and heart, helping students build strength, confidence, and resilience on and off the mat. It’s easy to put yourself last. Danielle’s teaching style encourages you to reconnect with your breath, build strength, and challenge your movement while taking the time you deserve on your mat. Danielle married her High School sweetheart and is a nurse turned yoga teacher.
Katarina Stewart- Certified Barre Instructor
Hi! Nice to meet you! I’m Katarina, one of the newest Barre instructors at Mindbody, trained on the Barre Intensity method. My journey is rooted in a lifelong passion for exercise. I have always found happiness and strength (both mental and physical) in staying active- through sports, dance, running and fitness. Inspired by my parents, my love for exercise began at an early age and has remained an important part of my life ever since. I love Barre, HIIT, running, and strength training; I love varies styles of group fitness classes. To me, Barre Intensity provides the perfect combination of toning and cardio.
I am a very proud mom of two daughters and wife to Jason. My family and I are Hastings residents! After spending 10 years in corporate America, I recently made the empowering decision to take a pause from my career that I loved to focus more intentionally on my family and our health. I’ve always had the goal of teaching a fitness class and this shift in my professional life reignited my desire to do so. I love a challenge and cannot wait to take on this next chapter.
My intention for my classes is that they are welcoming, challenging, fun and deeply grounded in the belief that fitness is for everybody and every season of life. Whether you’re a barre veteran or brand new to the studio, my hope is that you leave my class with a smile, feeling stronger, empowered, and inspired to keep showing up for yourself. You can do anything you put your mind to!
Can’t wait to see you in the studio!
Kristin LeBeau – Certified Barre Instructor
Molly Vogel – Certified Barre Instructor
Hello! I’m so excited to be one of the newest barre instructors at MindBody Yoga + Barre. My journey with barre began in my early twenties when I started focusing on health and wellness after college. Barre quickly became my go-to workout, helping me stay toned and build strength following some weight loss. After being a dedicated client for years, I decided to share my passion by becoming an instructor in 2014—and I haven’t looked back since!
Originally from Ohio, my family relocated to Hastings in 2023 after I had my second baby. Being just a few blocks from the studio has made balancing work, mom life, and fitness a dream. I love being part of such a welcoming community and am thrilled to help you achieve your fitness goals.
When I’m not leading early-morning express classes, I work full-time as a Development Director for a national nonprofit and living the boy mom life otherwise! Vinny (5) and Mac (2) give me all the cardio I need at home.
With the combination of barre, yoga, cardio, and strength classes, MindBody Yoga + Barre offers something for everyone. I can’t wait to see you in class and help you discover how these classes can transform your body and mind. XO
Erin Scanlon, Certified Yoga, Barre & Strength Instructor
Emily Cyphers – Certified RYT 200 Yoga Instructor
Emily knows the benefits of yoga inside and out. She spent her childhood outdoors – climbing in trees, splashing through creeks and tumbling across gym mats. As an adult she explored new way to stay active. She first found yoga as a new way to “work out.”
After nearly a decade of practice, she learned that the benefits of yoga are more than physical. She discovered through the practice of yoga, we have the opportunity to look inward without judgement and we can choose to become more in tune with the body, breath and mind. Through stillness we can gain a renewed sense of gratitude for sources of joy we sometimes overlook, and build strength and resilience.
Emily has grown her practice through the study of yoga philosophy, self exploration, and the help of knowledgeable mentors. In December 20023 she completed her 200 hour certification in December 2023 at One Point One Yoga. Now she turns outward to share the practice of yoga with others.
Her goal is to meet students where they are and help them to build personal growth by cultivating calm, strong minds. She hopes to help others discover a practice that is both physical and mental, one that is beneficial both inside and out.
Emily lives in the South Hills. When she ls not in the studio you can find her enjoying time with her 3 children.
Kari Merski – Certified SHiNE Dance Fitness™ Instructor
Hello! My name is Kari Merski. I’m a newly certified SHiNE Dance Fitness™ Instructor, and EXCITED to be teaching at MindBody Yoga + Barre.
My husband and I just moved to the Hastings Community with our 2 kids and dog from the DC area. I have worked for the Department of Defense for 15+ years and my husband will be retiring from the Air Force soon, so we’ve decided to finally set roots in the PGH area.
I grew up playing sports, and still enjoy playing them to this day. As I got older and busier, it was hard to find a consistent workout that I loved…until I discovered SHiNE™. I reluctantly went to my first class several years ago and was hooked immediately. I’ve always LOVED dancing, and this class gave me that in addition to awesome music, and so much fun. I was burning a ton of calories without even thinking about it.
Going through certification made me fall in love with SHiNE Dance Fitness™ even more, and I’m GRATEFUL MindBody Yoga + Barre has welcomed this format with open arms.
I always say, “SHiNE™ is my therapy,” and I can’t wait to see you on the dance floor!
Mahvish Youngs – Certified RYT 200 Yoga Instructor
Hi! I am Mahvish, I have been teaching yoga since 2016 and had my own little studio space in Atlanta. I took time off to spend with my family and am ready to jump back onto my mat.
In addition, I am a certified Reiki Practitioner and certified in several styles of yoga, including Ashtanga based vinyasa, aerial, and pre/postnatal.
My classes are taught in an informative and loving way focusing on breath and personal alignment while guiding students to reach their true potential.
To help create a comfortable carefree environment, I love to share an infectious playlist to allow my students to let go of worry, be themselves, and have fun!
Off the mat you can catch me going to concerts, drinking a cold beer, hiking, spending time with my family and caring for my plants/garden.
Grace Matthew’s – Certified Barre Instructor
Hi! I’m Grace, and I’m so excited to be joining the Mindbody team and to share my love for movement with this amazing community. I’ve been dancing since I was three, training at the Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh, where I was first introduced to barre and yoga by one of my teachers. That early exposure sparked something in me, and I’ve been hooked on mindful movement ever since!
Now, I’m a finance student at the University of Pittsburgh, and even with a busy schedule, I’ve continued to explore my passion for group fitness. After dealing with a lower back injury, I developed a deeper appreciation for the strength, control, and low-impact benefits that barre offers. I’m certified through Barre Intensity and love blending elements of dance and yoga into my classes. You’ll find musicality, flow, and a strong focus on form in every session—my goal is to help each client feel empowered, strong, and confident in their body.
Outside the studio, I’ve been working as a lifeguard for the city of Pittsburgh the past couple of summers, and I’ll be back at the pool again this year. So if I’m not teaching, I’m probably soaking up the sun by the water!
So excited to meet and work with all of you! See you in class!
Victoria Rodriguez – Certified Strength Instructor, Body Strong
Hello, I’m Victoria, originally from Argentina in South America. It’s been 10 years since my husband, and I moved to the US.
My native language is Spanish and I originally studied to become a Special Education Teacher and Logistics Administrator. When I moved to Pittsburgh, I obtained a Master’s in Early Education.
Since I was young I loved sports and physical activity, so I practiced a variety of formats like Latin Dance and fitness classes. I have been practicing yoga and barre for over 8 years now and last April decided to get my certification with Barre Above as an instructor and am very happy to be joining MindBody Yoga + Barre!
In my free time I love to spend time with my husband and hike or explore Pittsburgh. I always say that you have to do what makes you happy and I really believe that moving your body daily helps with your mental health and I can’t wait to take care our ourselves together!
Kristin Malone – Certified Yoga Instructor – 200 hrs
Kristin Malone’s yoga journey began in 2015 in Denver, Colorado, where she completed her 200-hour Power Yoga training at CorePower Yoga. She is a registered nurse, aesthetic injector, and mom of two girls.
Her teaching has evolved alongside motherhood and her career in healthcare, deepening her appreciation for balance, resilience, and presence. Kristin believes in the mind–body connection and the power of yoga to bring us into the present moment, grounding her with calm, clarity, and strength both on and off the mat.
Balanced Health For You
What Sets Us Apart
Community
Building strong connections within our community is at the core of everything we do.
Insight
Have an experienced instructor or coach with insight on effective fitness and nutrition routines.
Focus
Develop your focus, be in the flow to reduce stress and increase mental power.
Mindfulness
Awaken mindful actions and share it with others.
Client Testimonials
Don't just take our word for it. Here what some of our clients have to say about our yoga and barre classes.
“Carla’s yoga class is amazing!
Her calming voice and great music selection keep you motivated throughout class, taking your mind and body to depth’s you wouldn’t think possible. Feel refreshed, stretched and strengthened.
She’s a wealth of knowledge and truly cares about each person.”
“I took barre for the first time and was blown away!
As a former college athlete I am always looking for a way to stay active and strong, barre is it!”
Our Available Classes
We welcome you to come try our studio classes and private sessions as well as on-demand recorded subscriptions. Ask your instructor if you are curious about getting deeper into your practice or would like to discuss modifications.