The End of an Era (and the Beginning of Everything Else)

You might have noticed that I've given the website a new look to better reflect some of the recent developments here at Sarasponda Yoga, and I wanted to share a blog post to elaborate on the intention behind all of this. 2018 was a year of transformation for me, with the tail end bringing about some fairly major changes. After nearly three years of teaching private yoga in my home in West Lethbridge, I've made the difficult decision to close down the Sarasponda Yoga Studio for regular sessions.

I started Sarasponda Yoga in the early months of 2016 in a carpeted basement, with only one client, and very (very!) low prices. Since then, I've moved into a new home with an upgraded studio and have shared this space with more than 30 wonderful clients, travelled to India, adopted a puppy, completed more yoga training programs, and have come full circle to return to the very things that inspired my own home yoga practice many years ago - trauma recovery, and the desire to cultivate my creativity. { healing + growth }

I've been honoured with the trust and openness my clients have shown me and I've grown in more ways than I'd ever expected. In trying to create the best possible offerings for each individual, I've been challenged and inspired to look deeper and work harder. I've learned how to connect better and listen more to my gut, cultivating a stronger belief in my intuition and the courage to continue exploring. This experience has also sparked my creativity and has pushed me to learn new skills. As with all things, we've had our share of ups and downs, but this has been a truly incredible adventure that I'll always hold so dear to my heart. I've met some amazing people and I'll be forever grateful for each and every person I've shared this experience with; thank you for letting me guide you through your practice, and thank you for teaching me. I'm humbled, honoured, and inspired. Thank you, I love you.

So, what now?

I'm still teaching yoga in the community whenever an opportunity arises that I connect with. At the moment, I'm focused on trauma-sensitive yoga - studying and writing, developing programming and teaching weekly classes for a private study with the University of Lethbridge.  (More to come on this soon!)

I'll also be facilitating more workshops and karma yoga in various community spaces, as well as occasionally in my home! I love collaborating with local yogis and making heartfelt connections through these intentional offerings, and I'm looking forward to meeting more of you on the mat this year. (Teachers - message me with your collab ideas!)

For those who want a little more, you can send me an email to inquire about a customized home yoga program. I'll help set you up and get you started with a personalized plan, and every week for a month, we'll check in on your progress and make any necessary adjustments to best suit your current needs and goals. 

EXPLORE CUSTOMIZED YOGA OPTIONS

I'll be spending more time and energy this year on filming yoga videos for my YouTube Channel, and I'd love to get your feedback as I return to this project. What sort of practices, tutorials and drills would you like to see me create? Do you prefer shorter or longer videos? Is mic'd audio far superior, or is voiceover just as good? Do you like quiet meditative music in the background, or would you prefer I don't include music so you can add your own? I have a long list of ideas that I'm excited to tackle, but I'm also totally open to ideas and suggestions; my only goal with this endeavour is to create high quality content that truly helps people foster a consistent, fulfilling home yoga practice. 

I'd also love your support in subscribing to my channel, and if you decide to do a practice with me, please reach out and let me know how it went for you!

VISIT THE ONLINE STUDIO

I'm going to be using this blog more frequently to explore and share a diverse selection of yoga and wellness-related content. I'd also love to begin featuring guest bloggers here, so if there's a topic or project close to your heart, or if you have a local event you'd like to share with our community, please reach out! I'd be happy to share your post.

​Just as I love teaching private yoga, I also really love teaching group classes; there's something so empowering about the collective energy of a group of yogis all moving and breathing together, especially when they have the support of a community behind them. It's been really cool to see our local yoga scene change and grow since I began teaching here close to 5 years ago, and I can't wait to join you in practice again at a beautiful new studio opening soon in Lethbridge. (*more details on this coming soon!*)

Let's stay connected!

My dear students, family and friends, I want to thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for all of your love and support with Sarasponda Yoga over the past few years; I'm incredibly grateful for you, and I hope you'll continue to practice with me in some way.