ABOUT US

Hi! I am Carla, the owner of MindBody Yoga + Barre, but most of my time is spent being a highly caffeinated mom, spontaneous friend, dietitian and health coach.

The first hot yoga class I took was a rough experience and I don’t know if I would have stepped back into a yoga studio if it had not been for a running injury. My goal was to feel better running and relax from my stressful corporate job. With a consistent practice I slowly noticed that yoga was teaching me self-inquiry, body awareness and overall contentment (crazy right, at 30 I actually thought I had learned everything about life). Instead of following along mindlessly in class, I really began to listen to what my mind and my body were doing and spent the hour-long class in a deeper self-study.

Hi my name is Kylie Parisi. I am a certified barre instructor at MindBody Yoga + Barre. I am from South Fayette and I graduated from Duquesne University with my Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education with a minor in psychology in May 2020. I currently work at South Fayette Elementary School as a building substitute. My whole life revolves around shaping little souls, and I wouldn’t have it any other way! I even spend much of my free time with little ones nannying, babysitting, and having fun!

I have always been active as I was a competitive cheerleader for 12 years. I discovered a love for yoga, barre, and spinning in college. I met my boyfriend at a yoga class and we are always trying new fitness classes together. On the weekends, I love to relax with a good book, while snuggling with my cat. I also love live music and am a music festival junkie, so barre was a perfect fit for me – I love putting movement to the beat of the music. I can’t wait to put some rave themed classes together!

Moving my body every day is essential for both my mental and physical health. I want my class to be a safe place to come, release stress, let loose to the beat of the music. I hope to see you in class and work on making our inner selves just as strong as our outer selves!

Hi, I’m Bridget Baranet, a certified Barre instructor at MindBody Yoga + Barre.  I grew up in Mt. Lebanon where my husband and I are currently raising our son.  I am a full time mom to our loving, energetic two-year-old boy! Growing up I developed an interest for dance and movement which led me to play various sports, including 6 years of Cheerleading. 

After High School, I began working in the childcare industry as a full time nanny, however I spent my spare time furthering my passion for fitness and exercise. I began regularly partaking in yoga, dance and strength training workouts.  When I took my first barre class, I was instantly drawn to the movement/weight training and the synchronization to the music! 

For the past year, I have been studying Barre techniques, pursuing my certification, all while receiving excellent guidance and training from the MindBody crew.  As a Barre instructor, I strive to create an experience where you can push yourself at your own pace, move your body, relieve stress and have fun!

Karen is a Certified Yoga Instructor through Yogafit and is an American College of Sports Medicine certified Exercise Physiologist. She has a master’s degree in Exercise Physiology and a bachelor of science in Sports Medicine with a focus on Health and Fitness Promotion. Karen began working in the fitness industry in 2005 and loves helping people find ways to enjoy and fit exercise and wellness into their daily lives. In addition to practicing yoga, Karen loves running and spending time with her husband and daughter.