
Meet Sarah, our Yogi of the month of August and there could not be a more fitting human to honor in this month of sunshine, even when it rains Sarah lights up the studio with her radiant open heart. We have known Sarah through Yoga in many different spaces, youth soccer and school. In all arenas she shines.
I asked her the usual questions and here is what she shared.
Q. How long have you been practicing Yoga?
A. I’ve been practicing yoga for about 9 years.
Q. What fills your time off the mat?
A. Off the mat I have been busy for the past 3 years pursuing a masters in school counseling. It’s been a challenge being a full-time student while parenting 2 teenagers, nurturing my marriage, and managing a house and a dog.
Q. How does Yoga affect your life off the mat?
A. Yoga has kept me sane and grounded and it’s something I look forward to every week. It is one of the only times in my week when I “unplug” from my cell phone and email for an hour or two.
Q. What would you like to share with others about Yoga?
A. In the beginning I worried about doing yoga “right”! As I grew in my practice, I came to appreciate how the practice of yoga is a unique experience for every individual, so it is always “right” for me.
In my experience, yoga has never been about the “place” but about the people– the sense of spirit and the community. It’s been such a pleasure to practice with Elysa and Jen and the community they’ve built over the past several years. I’m deeply grateful to everyone with whom I’ve shared a class through the years. You’ve all been part of my “gift” of yoga.
Jen says… And we are grateful to you Sarah for always supporting us with love, wisdom and sunshine! Join us in wishing her well as she begins a new professional adventure this Fall offering support and guidance to High School students.