Virtual Yoga Class with Sarah M.

Sarah (she/her) is very excited to offer yoga classes through Center Wellness at The DC LGBTQ+ Community Center this year!  Sarah first found yoga in 2014 when she became a member of Charm City Yoga (later purchased by Yoga Works) in Columbia, MD.  Although Sarah initially signed up for yoga as a way of adding more exercise into her routine, she quickly realized that it was an essential component of her “mental health toolkit,” as yoga helped her to manage both anxiety and depression.  Sarah continued to deepen her practice and in 2022, she became a member of The Mindful Life Practice (MLP), an online sober yoga community.  In 2023, Sarah decided to complete her 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification with the MLP, and she later worked as one of the MLP’s instructors during an in-person, 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Bali, Indonesia in 2024.

Yoga has also allowed Sarah to participate in many enriching experiences.  In 2018 and 2019, Sarah attended yoga retreats in Costa Rica with Michelle Allen and Monica Motley from Yoga Works.  In 2022 and 2023, Sarah participated in retreats in Mexico with Alexandra McRobert and the MLP where she was introduced to the value of adding meditation, breathwork and journaling to her daily routine.

In her role as a yoga instructor, Sarah has passion for working to ensure that the physical, mental and emotional benefits of yoga are accessible to everyone, including members of the LGBTQ+ community and their allies.  With classes that include asana (the postures of yoga), yoga philosophy, breathwork and meditation, Sarah guides participants to reflect on how yoga can enrich their lives both on and off their mats.  Outside of her yoga practice, Sarah enjoys walking in nature and spending time with her dog, Miley, and her cat, Cyrus!