"Community is the greatest free resource we as humans can cultivate."
Sarah came to yoga at the "recommendation" of a doctor- one who had probably read her chart, but nonetheless, suggested finding a way to manage chronic pain and said to maybe "try yoga" with just that. No real recommendations.
In February 2019 in a cold library basement in Irasburg, VT, Sarah began her transformation into the yoga educator she is today. Sarah sets out to continuously learn from those around her and believes that community is the greatest free resource we as humans can cultivate.
Sarah graduated from her 200 Yoga Teacher Training at Inspired Yoga with lead teacher, Casey Baraw, on October 10, 2021. Since then she has taught in both studios and community based classes, and is excited to begin a class so close to where she started.
Having a form of skeletal dysplasia (dwarfism) has gifted Sarah with the ability to adapt daily to a world created for average height people. Adapting to yoga felt like coming home within the body and delivering this to those who need it has become Sarah's mission.
When she is not building classes or teaching (or running the business now), Sarah can be found adventuring- hiking, fishing, camping- with her family in the mountains and forests around Vermont; maintaining life as a disabled lady; traveling; advocating for disability rights and social justice; taking naps, drinking coffee, and petting cats.
Education and Experience
Training and Education
Certificate in Pain Assessment and Management
Ed2Go (Online) 2023
Certificate in Meditation
Ed2Go (Online) 2023
Intro to Adaptive Yoga I & II
Mind Body Solutions 2022
200 Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Training
Inspired Yoga 2021
Allied Health Prep Certification
Community College of Vermont 2011
Master of Education, Curriculum & Instruction
Northern Vermont University Lyndon (Formerly Lyndon State College) 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Social Science/Psychology
Northern Vermont University- Castleton (Formerly Castleton University and Castleton State College) 2011
Associate of Arts, Liberal Studies
Community College of Vermont 2008
Experience
Yoga Teacher
Inspired Yoga, Newport VT
2021-2022
Memberships
Yoga Alliance
Member
2021-current
Little People of America Member
2013, 2024- present
Little Legs, Big Heart Foundation Member
2024-present