STERLING YOGA & WELLNESS CENTER
STERLING
Experienced instructor Sterling Painton is the owner of Sterling Yoga. With years of dedicated study, Sterling brings expertise in adapting yoga to support balance, mobility, and overall wellness for all skill levels, all ages, and all bodies. Sterling offers a compassionate and tailored approach to yoga.
She has worked intensively with Senior Iyengar teacher Manouso Manos and is a Certified Relax & Renew and Experiential Anatomy Teacher with Judith Lasater.
Whether you’re working through recovery from an injury, pain management, or are seeking a gentle practice to enhance your journey, Sterling provides a safe, accessible space for improving strength, flexibility, and mindfulness. Join Sterling for a nurturing practice that meets you where you are and empowers you every step of the way.
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Brynn
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Kristen & Zuzu
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Tracy
Tracy is a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) with Yoga Alliance and has been practicing yoga for over 20 years. She first incorporated yoga into her fitness routine for strength and flexibility, but in 2020, her practice became a source of grounding, clarity, and healing. That deeper connection led her to complete her yoga teacher training in 2023, fulfilling a long-time dream of sharing yoga with others.
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Tracy's Energy-Infused yoga classes blend mindful movement, breath awareness, and subtle energy work, incorporating Reiki and crystals to support deep relaxation and renewal. She believes yoga is more than just physical movement - it's a powerful tool for balance and transformation.
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You can catch Tracy at the studio, where she shares her passion for yoga with the community. Follow her at @joyfulsoulpgh on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube to stay connected.
Sarah C.
After her time on the mat as a student at Sterling Yoga, Sara knew she wanted to become a teacher. She is currently working through her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training, which will be completed by Fall 2025.
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Movement has always been an important part of Sarah's life. After training in Martial Arts for over a decade, she found herself searching for something different, and discovered belly dance and yoga. Sarah initially started as a student in hot yoga and vinyasa flow classes before finding her way to a more alignment-based practice.
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To Sarah, yoga is about the journey, as we are never done learning and changing. Yoga facilitates awareness in our body, mind, and in our everyday life.
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Sarah's classes are a blend of poses to help build strength and balance, while accommodating all body types and abilities. She enjoys breaking down the essence of a pose in various ways to make it accessible for everyone.
Sarah R.
Sarah is a kind, patient, and grounded yoga teacher at Sterling Yoga and is dedicated to making yoga accessible to everyone. With a deep belief that the right words can help anyone understand, Sarah creates a supportive environment where students feel comfortable and encouraged to explore their bodies and minds. They have a degree in Applied Learning and Development and experience in the Tech world.
Whether you're new to yoga or an experienced practitioner, their classes are designed to be approachable, focusing on clear instruction and mindful movement. Sarah is one half of the teaching team on the schedule known as "Sarah & Aaron".
Aaron R.
Aaron is a dedicated, enthusiastic, & compassionate yoga teacher at Sterling Yoga. As a neurodiverse nerd, they incorporate an appreciation for different ways of thinking & moving into a playful & supportive practice to help fulfill their students’ needs & goals.
After years working in Tech & the Corporate world, with a degree in Electrical Engineering, they found in yoga a refuge for their body & mind, with a complimentary desire to help others find the same. Aaron focuses on making yoga approachable & is half of the teacher team on the schedule known as "Sarah & Aaron".
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Lindsey
Lindsey has been practicing yoga for over a decade. She discovered yoga while she was a student at Clarion University, studying psychology. She used yoga as a way to move her body and get out of her own head. As she continued to learn the philosophy of yoga, her passion grew stronger. After years of surrounding herself with a yoga community, and maintaining a daily practice, yoga became more of a lifestyle.
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What Lindsey loves most about yoga is that she can remain a student forever - continuing to learn and grow in her practice. She values that yoga gives her the opportunity for mindful moments to look inward.
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Lindsey holds a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Certification from the Yoga Factory Pittsburgh and offers sound healing modalities in her classes. As a Certified Recovery Specialist, and a wellness enthusiast, Lindsey is dedicated to helping others achieve their personal growth and wellness goals.
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In Lindsey's classes, you will find an inclusive, sacred space. She utilizes pranayama, meditation, mindfulness, and sound healing. During her classes you can expect a slow vinyasa flow, connecting breath with movement, followed by sound healing using crystal sound bowls and chimes during shavasana.
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When not on her mat, you can find Lindsey paddle boarding on the 3 rivers, playing her sound bowls, or spending time with loved ones.
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