Yoga Bob, Owner Robert Barton
Robert was introduced to yoga at the age of 7 by his father who began practicing yoga in the 1950's. Robert felt an immediate connection to yoga and became fully immersed in the practice in 1987
after suffering a back injury while skydiving.
Intensive personal practice and study with some of the finest teachers including Dean Lerner (Senior Iyengar Teacher), Tim Miller (Ashtanga), Kali Ray (Tri-yoga Flow), Yogi Hari (Classical), Andrei
Sidersky (Esoteric), Angela Farmer and Victor Van Kooten (Innovative Exploration), turned an obstacle into an opportunity. Robert was certified to teach in 1992 through the Yoga Vedanta, Science, and
Arts Center under Yogi Hari & Leela Mataji.
Robert established the Three Rivers Yoga Institute in 1993 which was the FIRST yoga studio in the Pittsburgh area. Robert brings 35 years of daily practice, a pain-free back, and a deep
understanding of the therapeutic application of the practice to his classes. His approach is humorous and compassionate in helping students move beyond self-perceived limitations.
Robert has many other talents including martial arts for 30 years. Robert is an avid drummer of 41 years and writes a monthly column in Drum Magazine (Yoga for Drummers). Robert is also trained
in the Lotus Palm method of Thai Yoga Massage and is a gifted bodyworker providing a therapeutic and transformational healing experience. Robert is certified through Yoga Alliance at the 500 Hour
Level.
Joe Lanzarotta, MD
Joe came to Three Rivers Yoga in 2005 to compliment his longtime meditation practice with Yoga. Joe studied Transcendental Meditation from 1969-1972 and is associated with the Rochester Zen Center, practicing Buddhist meditation since 1983. Joe holds a first-degree black belt, Japanese Shotokan Style, and has practiced martial arts in the Japanese/Okinawan/Indonesian styles for nearly 20 years. Joe currently serves as the Medical Director, Occupational Medicine/Employee Health at Mercy Hospital. Joe’s hobbies include gardening, fitness, nutrition, alternative/complementary medicine, spiritual traditions, biking on rails to trails, hiking, and spending time with his longtime wife Debbie, and their two canine companions, Iggy and Gabby, rescued from animal shelters. Joe teaches Anatomy for the Three Rivers Yoga Teacher Training Program and is able to apply the basic anatomy principles and experiential knowledge in a way that is easily understood by students and teachers of yoga.
Cheryl Sorek, Teacher
Equanimity, energy, poise & loving-kindness are among the numerous gifts Cheryl receives from her yoga practice. She, in turn, infuses as her signature in the classes she teaches at Three Rivers Yoga. Cheryl has personally experienced the transformative impacts of yoga and meditation. She is grateful for all the positive influences yoga has produced in her life. She earned her RYT 200 in 2007 after which she volunteered teaching classes at many venues in the North Hills & Pittsburgh area. In August 2011 Cheryl completed her RYT 500 with Three Rivers Yoga and is certified a certified 500 hours teacher through Yoga Alliance. She received Restorative Yoga training at Three Rivers Yoga in November of 2007. Cheryl is grateful for the friendships yoga has facilitated and to her teachers for helping her deepen her awareness.
NOTE: Cheryl offers Private Reiki Sessions
724-612-4736
Ellen Bufalini, Teacher Yoga Therapist
As you think, so you become" (The Yoga Sutras of Patanjali 1:28)
The beauty of yoga is the growth that you experience in all aspects of your life-- Ellen wanted to learn more about yoga and enrolled in the Three Rivers Yoga Lifestyle
(2011) course. Upon completion, she enrolled in the 200-Hour Teachers Training course at Three Rivers Yoga (2012).
Amrit Institute 800 Hr Yoga Therapy:
100 Hours IAM Yoga Nidra Teachers Training(2018) Advance IAM Yoga Nidra (2021) IAM Body Therapy(2021) Integral Breath Therapy(2022) MIM (2023)
She has studied in intensive workshops with Kamini Desai, Max Storm, Donna Fahri, Angela Farmer & Panditji Tigunait.
Ellen wants her students to build strength, endurance, and flexibility by incorporating movement with breath.
She is hopes to share her teachings with you--come & join her.
Jayne Zawinski Teacher & Reiki Master
As a registered nurse, Jayne has found a sense of calm and serenity in her practice. She completed her training at Three Rivers Yoga.
A regular meditation practice helps to keep Jayne stay centered.
Her classes are gentle and slow, a great way to relax and feel great.
Jayne is also a Master Reiki practitioner.
Jayne has studied in intensive workshops with Angela Farmer and is a regular at the Dharma Center in Pittsburgh.
Maggie Harrold, Teacher & Reiki
Maggie enrolled in the Three Rivers Yoga Lifestyle class and continued on with the Teachers Training which she completed in 2023. Her personal practice allows her to share her yoga experiences with you.
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