Cynthia Warden

I am both a certified yoga teacher and a licensed Ph.D. level psychologist, specializing on mind/body issues.  I discovered yoga in 1989 after many years of playing competitive sports both in high school and at the Division Level I in college.  Having tried different types of yoga and gaining certification as a Yoga Fit instructor, I ultimately discovered my niche with Erich Schiffman’s freedom style of yoga, an eclectic blend of all that is wonderful in yoga.  In 2005, I completed Erich’s intensive teacher training course in Santa Barbara, CA.  Additionally, I have attended numerous workshops taught by him.  I have taught yoga for many years in the Pittsburgh area and developed a devoted following.  My students have described me as "inspirational, enthusiastic, non-intimidating, and calming".  Additionally, I am active in the fitness community in Pittsburgh and am a regular at various fitness classes, Zumba, and local community road races.  I have recently started to prepare for an AFAA certification in group exercise to take my further enhance my teaching and expand into teaching water aerobics and boot-camp style fitness classes.