✨ Body-based Nervous System Support for Overwhelmed Adults — In Pittsburgh + Online ✨
✨ Studio Update: Sattva Yoga & Wellness will be closed April 15–26 for travel and continued training.
Sessions will resume April 27 — you’re welcome to book ahead to save your spot. ✨
Hands-On Assisted Stretching & Nervous System Support
Targeted relief for overwhelmed adults whose minds never turn off — guiding the body back to calm.
Welcome to Sattva Yoga & Wellness — where our private, body-based approach releases tension and restores calm.
Most people who come to Sattva feel physically tight, mentally overextended, or stuck in a constant state of “on.”
Our work begins with the body — because when the body feels safer, the nervous system can begin to settle.
At Sattva, we specialize in one-on-one assisted stretching as a gentle, effective way to release stored tension and support regulation — without performance, forcing, or overwhelm.
For clients who want ongoing support, we also offer Reiki, mindfulness coaching, and private and workplace yoga -- available online or in-person.
Why This Approach Works
(When Other Things Haven’t)
For many overwhelmed adults, stress doesn’t just live in the mind—it shows up in the body as tight hips, a guarded chest, a tense jaw, or a nervous system that never fully settles.
If you’ve tried to relax and it hasn’t worked, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong.
Your body just hasn’t been given the right kind of support yet.
For many overwhelmed adults, stress doesn’t just live in the mind—it shows up in the body as tight hips, a guarded chest, a tense jaw, or a nervous system that never fully settles.
If you’ve tried to relax and it hasn’t worked, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong.
Your body just hasn’t been given the right kind of support yet.
This is where assisted stretching comes in.
Assisted stretching offers a body-based entry point to relief, helping the nervous system learn it’s safe to let go — gradually, and with support.
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Releases chronic tension held in the body
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Supports nervous system regulation and calm
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No flexibility, fitness level, or “doing it right” required
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Always one-on-one, with the same practitioner
A Different Kind of Stretching Experience
This is not a fast-paced or franchise-style stretching environment.
Sessions at Sattva are intentionally slow, private, and responsive — guided by your nervous system, not a preset protocol.
The focus is on safety, consent, and sustainable relief, especially for people who feel overwhelmed, sensitive to pressure, or worn down by constant output.
Assisted Stretching might be right for you if you...
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Feel physically tense even when you’re trying to rest
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Are high-functioning, overwhelmed, or mentally “always on”
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Want relief that doesn’t require pushing or performing
About Sattva
Sattva Yoga & Wellness is a private practice based in Pittsburgh, offering body-based nervous system support through assisted stretching, Reiki, yoga, and mindfulness coaching.
The work here is rooted in safety, consistency, and helping overwhelmed adults feel more at home in their bodies — locally and beyond.
WHAT PEOPLE SAY
Lisa L.
Rebecca is amazing. I have been going to her for many months and it is definitely life-changing.
I strongly recommend getting stretched as often as possible!
Dan B.
Professional experience in every manner
Steve S.
Great intro session to assisted stretching! Rebecca is very knowledgeable...
