Sarah's Journey to Now

The first yoga class I attended was in 2007. I still remember it distinctly; the back room in a lady’s house complete with a disused brick-fronted fireplace and 1970s patterned carpet. I loved the feeling of calm that fell over me, the fact that I wasn’t ‘just moving’ but also connecting to my breath and becoming more flexible.  For 10 years I dipped in and out of classes, trying different types of yoga and experimenting with my practice. I went on Ashtanga retreats, attended yin yoga workshops and resonated deeply with the heart-based practice of Anusara.   

In 2016 I had my second child and was quickly diagnosed with post-natal depression. My mental health was at an all time low and I had never felt this way before. It was like I was seeing the world through dark glasses, nothing brought me joy and it became normal for me to feel empty, devoid of any emotion with daily thoughts of what it would be like if my life came to an end. I started anti-depressants but wanted to help myself in other more ‘natural’ ways, and that’s where my daily yoga practice came in. 

Yoga helped me when I was in a dark place. I was returning home to my inner temple, 

my breath, and the incredible body that had birthed two strong babies.   

It was at this point that I wanted to give back. I wanted others to feel what I felt after I had finished a yoga class; I felt like I had accomplished something huge and magnificent every time! I enrolled on to a RYS 200hr teaching training with Samara Yoga School and qualified in 2018.  

My personal practice has changed a lot over the last couple of years. I don’t step on to my mat every day but practice in other ways. Sitting with the stillness of the present moment, being in nature, standing in tree pose while I chop vegetables, or chanting a mantra while driving. 

In 2021, I completed my Second Degree Reiki training which strengthened my bond with the Divine, the powerful life force energy that sits within each and every one of us. Then in 2022, I really felt like I found my calling and following my heart I qualified as a Transformational Meditation teacher and became a Reiki Master, choosing to manifest the will of Divine energy here on Earth. 

Training

RYS200 Yoga Teacher Training with Samara Yoga School, 2018

15hr YTT with Desiree Rumbaugh and Andrew Rivin, 2018

Fascia Foundation Training with Joanne Avison, 2019

Reiki Level 1 with Moonstone Holistic Healing, 2021

Reiki Level 2 with Moonstone Holistic Healing, 2021

15hr Rasa Yoga Immersion and Teacher Training with Sianna Sherman, 2022

100hr Transformational Meditation Teacher Training with Be Your Spirit, 2022

Reiki Masters with Be Your Spirit, 2022