Our Studio and Fitness Instructors - MindBody Yoga + Barre

Studio With A Purpose

Your energy and time are valuable! High energy and vitality is a result of training your body, eating a healthy diet and focusing your mind on quality thoughts. With our instructors and coaches you will access more energy, be more productive and achieve your goals.

Build strength and flexibility
Personalize healthy eating
Cultivate connection

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.

Carla Higgins – Owner/Certified Yoga Instructor

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

My first hot yoga class 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.

The ultimate value I realized is that yoga is a path to living a life you love, for me it is balancing wild freedom with grounded intention. In 2014 I received my 200 hr teacher training from Amazing Yoga and have been teaching around Pittsburgh ever since.

In opening this studio, I wanted to offer more than just a space to exercise. MindBody Yoga + Barre is a place to be yourself and align with your highest intentions for a balanced mind + body.

Peace, Love, Namaste

Bridget Baranet – Certified Barre Instructor

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!

Brooke McClure – Certified Barre Instructor

Hi! I am recently certified in Barre and excited to be teaching at MindBody Yoga + Barre. My husband and I grew up in the city and moved to Hastings after 11 years to raise our two boys who are 5 and 2. They really keep me on my toes and love living in Hastings.

I’ve taken many fitness classes prior to getting certified and was a runner prior to having children. I love the low impact of barre but also feeling like you are getting a great workout. This led me to wanting to teach and stay active along with meeting new people. When not practicing I enjoy being outdoors, reading, plants and spending time with family and friends. I look forward to seeing you at MindBody!

Kristin LeBeau – Certified Barre Instructor

I’m Kristin and am thrilled to join MindBody Yoga + Barre as a certified Barre instructor! Throughout my career, I’ve been a dance and movement educator, choreographer and performer. I’ve taught a variety of skill levels and ages for programs including Dance Alloy Theatre, Dance Conservatory of Pittsburgh, Civic Light Opera, Point Park’s International Summer Dance Program and Winchester Thurston School; adjunct professor at Seton Hill University; and guest teacher at several universities in western Pennsylvania.

I performed professionally with companies such as Attack Theatre (Pittsburgh); The Opera Company of Philadelphia; Kristina Isabelle Dance ( NYC) and several independent choreographers. In addition to dance, I’ve especially enjoyed running, yoga and Pilates. Having experienced chronic hip pain exacerbated by running in the last few years, I explored additional options that are gentler on the joints and found how much I like the challenge, variety and connection to dance + music that barre provides.

My classes are a judgement-free zone, we are all on our own journeys with different paths. All levels are welcome!

My husband and I moved back to my native community of USC 10 years ago to raise our three children and to live near my large extended family! When I”m not working part-time or volunteering at their schools, you’ll see me at local fields and gyms cheering on my kids at their sporting events. I look forward to meeting you!

Kaitlyn Campbell – Certified Yoga Instructor

Hi, I’m Kaitlyn! I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and provide mental health therapy to kids and teens. I grew up locally in Washington and received both undergraduate and master’s degrees at Pitt. I’ve been working as a school therapist for almost a decade in different districts around the area.

I completed my 200 hour yoga training in Pittsburgh and am also certified to teach kids yoga, grades K-12. When I am not working, you can find me exploring the city’s restaurants, lifting weights, singing karaoke, and spending time with my dog and boyfriend. I’ve been practicing yoga since college and find it to be my own form of therapy at home.

I began incorporating yoga into my professional work while at a local high school. It was there that I realized the importance of teaching the mind-body connection to help deal with life’s day-to-day stressors. I now use both my clinical skills and knowledge of yoga to help increase self-awareness, self-care, and mindfulness of my students on and off the mat. In my classes, you can expect a safe space for all ages and abilities to engage in whole body wellness through the practice of poses, breath work and meditation.

Haliel Selig – RYS 200 hrs Yoga Instructor, Yoga Therapy

Hi lovelies! I’m Haliel (pronounced “Ha-lee-ul”) and it’s so nice to meet you! My yoga journey began when I was 18 years old after years of battling an eating disorder and chronic migraines. The moment my feet hit the mat I knew I needed this in my life. My first training was in 2006 with Amazing Yoga (Pittsburgh, PA), then Yoga ed K-12 (Joanne Spence) which all led me to a year long training in 2010 with the amazing Flo Fenton of Intouch Yoga (Byron Bay, Australia). I have also participated in specialized trainings in yoga and eating disorders as well as meditation. I am a current student at the Yogalife Institute pursuing a certification in Yoga Therapy. I’ve taught all over the world…Australia, California and of course Pittsburgh, PA. I am a huge believer in the mind, body, spirit connection and I love to incorporate all aspects into my teachings and practice.

Samantha Lodge E–RYT 200, NASM–CPT, NASM–CNC

Sam has been practicing and teaching yoga for over 10 years. Understanding the symbiotic relationship between the mind and body drove her to begin her path as a coach and teacher. She currently runs her independent business, Samantha Ellen Wellness, as a private Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher, Nutrition Coach and Group Exercise Instructor. She is registered with Yoga Alliance and teaches individual/group yoga and fitness classes around the Greater Pittsburgh area. Sam strives to create an environment that feels empowering, safe and limitless. She believes the body benefits from movement, the mind benefits from stillness and that yoga is a beautiful way to combine the two. Sam‘s goal is to motivate students to invest in themselves by encouraging them to experience everything from yoga/meditation to strength/resistance training; because she believes our bodies need it all!

“Yoga can help us in every aspect of our lives. Rather than searching for balance, we must grow and create it.” –Sam

Natalie Paoletta – Certified Yoga Instructor

Hi! Just starting at MindBody, bio to come.

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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.”

Camala Haddon

“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!”

Kaitlin

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.

Our Classes