ABOUT US

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.

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!

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!

Hi! I’m Jill and I am thrilled to be joining the amazing team at MindBody Yoga + Barre as both a certified yoga and barre instructor.  I completed my 200 hr Yoga teacher training in August 2022 through Breath for Chance, which certified me as a trauma-informed Yoga instructor for both children and adults, and also as a socio-emotional learning facilitator – a role I enjoy implementing in my job as a school librarian. In the spring of 2023 I completed my Barre certification through Barre Above and my nutrition coaching certification through Precision Nutrition (PN1).  I am currently working on my Certified Personal Training certification through NASM. 

I grew up in Washington, PA and currently live in Canonsburg with my husband Jason, two sons, Ross (20) and Noah (17) and our cat, Maximus.  I have been an elementary school teacher for 25 years and absolutely adore my position as a school librarian.  Most of my time is spent with family and friends typically centered around reading, eating and exercising. 

Ever since my undergraduate days at Pitt movement has been my medicine.  As I get older yoga and barre have helped me stay consistent as well as the Peloton and weight training.  I can’t wait to share this love of fitness, fun and community with you at the barre and on the mat!

Hi! I am Ameera, a certified yoga instructor at Mindbody Yoga + Barre.  I am so excited to meet you on your mat! 

I fell in love with Yoga after being introduced to my first yoga class with a group of friends. I was moved by the teacher’s kindness, ability to hold space and the movement with breath that her class offered. Leaving that class inspired, I grabbed a mat, found a yoga studio and never looked back. I completed my RYT 200 hour certification in Pittsburgh. 

My approach to yoga focuses on creative flows with a dose of yoga philosophy. Expect to fully arrive on your mat and receive opportunities to learn more about yourself and your body. Most importantly, plan to have fun!

When I am not on the mat, you can find me exploring local coffee shops, planning my next vacation or cuddling one or both of my cats.

Hi everyone! I am so glad to meet you. My name is Ali and I am new to PA. I started practicing Yoga Sculpt my freshman year of college. I became obsessed with the class for so many reasons- a break from studying and sitting on my butt, a chance to get off campus with my girlfriends, the intense FUN workout it provided, and the uplifting music. I took sculpt for about five years and always said I’d do teacher training “one day”.

A couple years into my corporate job, I was really craving something outside work that was something I could pour time and energy to. I talked with the local studio manager and signed up for the next Yoga Teacher Training. It was such an amazing experience and I met so many cool people.

I taught at a local studio in MN for a couple years up until the pandemic and studios shut down. I moved to Austin, TX in early 2021 and enjoyed taking all sorts of group fitness classes there but never got back into teaching yoga.

Fast forward, it’s almost the end of 2022 and my fiancé Eric and I recently moved to PA for his job. It felt like the perfect time to start teaching yoga again. I’m so glad my path crossed with Carla and this amazing studio. I am SO looking forward to meeting and sweating with ya’ll! See you soon!