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UPCOMING EVENTS
Thai Yin Yoga
90-minute Yin Yoga class with Thai Massage hands-on assists to a soothing and peaceful sound track in Seven Fields - Pittsburgh, PA.
Thai Yin Yoga
90-minute Yin Yoga class with Thai Massage hands-on assists to a soothing and peaceful sound track, woven with life stories to help you slow down, rest deep, and surrender fully at Oxford Athletic Club in Wexford - Pittsburgh, PA.
Thai Yin Yoga
90-minute Yin Yoga class with Thai Massage hands-on assists to a soothing and peaceful sound track, woven with life stories to help you slow down, rest deep, and surrender fully at Salt Power Yoga in Sewickley - Pittsburgh, PA.
Thai Yin Yoga
90-minute Yin Yoga class with Thai Massage hands-on assists to a soothing and peaceful sound track, woven with life stories to help you slow down, rest deep, and surrender fully at Nervana Health in South Side - Pittsburgh, PA.
Thai Yin Yoga
90-minute Yin Yoga class with Thai Massage hands-on assists to a soothing and peaceful sound track, woven with life stories to help you slow down, rest deep, and surrender fully at The Collective in Butler - Pittsburgh, PA.
Elevate Yoga + Wellness Summit 2026
An 8-hour full day Yoga + Wellness festival filled yoga, breathwork, massage, + local vendors at Hazelwood Green in Pittsburgh, PA.
Meet Your Teacher
About Sam Rus
My yoga journey began when I was 14, where I fell in love with hot, sweaty 6am power vinyasa classes before high school at Harmony Yoga Studios in Willoughby, Ohio. From there, it was my travels & meditations that transformed the way I understand the practice.
Yoga has given me far more than strength and flexibility. It has taught me presence, resilience, and how to create a life rooted in freedom and purpose. My mission is to help you experience that same liberation.
I love teaching in-person when I travel because I’ve always experienced the deepest lessons live and with others. Whether you're stepping onto the mat for the first time or deepening your practice, my offerings of yoga, bodywork, or creative collaborations are here to help you feel more free in your body, mind, and spirit.
Experience & Qualifications
✔ 500-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-500) Hatha/Vinyasa: Costa Rica (200hr in 2017) & India (300hr in 2026)
✔ 10+ years teaching experience across 3 continents
✔ Thai Massage Certified: Thailand (2019) & Siam Table Stretch (2025)
✔ Founder of Thai Yin Yoga & Elevate Yoga Summit
✔ Worked with 5,000+ students online and in-person
Book a Massage
Bodywork by Sam
Please provide your phone number if you're interested in booking a session with me. I personally text each of my clients so we can connect one-on-one and begin building a relationship that supports your healing from the very beginning.
CHOOSE FROM ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
THAI MASSAGE:
This is a traditional Thai-style massage done on a mat placed on the ground while you are clothed. This massage has a focus on stretching, releasing, and breathing. Option to be performed at your space, space by Sam, or outdoors. Choose from a 60, 90 or 120-minute massage by Sam done on a Thai mat.
TABLE MASSAGE:
This is a traditional Western-style massage with a focus on softening, relaxing, and releasing stored tension in the body. Performed on the table, unclothed with use of oil. Option to be performed at your space, Sam’s space, or outdoors. Choose from a 60, 90 or 120-minute massage by Sam on the table.