Sterling Painton received her Yoga Teacher Training through the Himalayan Institute of Honesdale, PA. She has been teaching Hatha postures with a Vinyasa Flow since 2002. She continues to expand her knowledge through classes and workshops with a wide variety of styles and disciplines. Sterling has studied with some wonderful local as well as nationally known instructors such as Sandra Anderson, Rolf Sovik Psy.D, Judith Lasater, Ph.D & P.T., Rodney Yee, Cindy Lee and David Nichtern.

Sterling is certified in CPR, First Aid, HCD Certification, Silver Sneakers 1/2 and the Arthritis Foundation-YMCA Aquatic Program Certification. Her classes are taught at Moonstones in Dormont, PA. She also teaches at a variety of fitness and yoga classes at several fitness centers and facillities throughout the Pittsburgh area. Over the last few years, Sterling has become an advocate of Older Adult Fitness. She teaches senior chair yoga, aquatic fitness and Silver Sneaker classes which are range of motion and cardio based classes. The Older Adult classes are amazing and not only for the many benefits of exercising, but also for the social experience.

Sterling has such a wonderful array of students with so many different personalities and backgrounds. The classes are taught with a light-hearted attitude and laughing is always acceptable. Her passion for teaching yoga and fitness is evident in the class.