Sarah Wells has spent over 14 months in Mysore, India where she studied under Sri K. Pattabhi Jois, Sharath Ragaswamy and Saraswati at the Ashtanga Yoga Research Institute. Sarah has been a student of yoga for over seven years, and she continues to study domestically under the direction of Manju Jois, Dr. Jaya Shree, Richard Freeman, and Kevin Kimple.
   Sarah is one of the founding faculty members at Eugene's School of Yoga in Oregon. Her teaching style has been described as "Strict yet sweet."  Sarah believes that in order to fulfill the experience of yoga, one must not be attached to ones ability or inability. "We must strive for evolution, while staying true to lineage. Reach our highest potential and stay humble." 

   Sarah has a background in Ballet, Modern and Middle Eastern dance. She has taught and performed independently and with several companies in Colorado.She also dedicated over a decade to the study of herbal medicine and various healing modalities. She was fortunate to receive direct teaching from Herbalists Micheal Moore and Brigette Mars. Sarah holds several Clinical herbalist Certifications and has taught herbal medicine to private clients, at community college, health food stores and herb schools.
ashtangamamma@yahoo.com

Ashtanga Asana, the Base of the Mountain

Saturday, February 13th

11:45 am - 1:15 pm

Club Kilimanjahro Ballroom

In this asana class we will focus on the Primary Series as learned from Sri K. Pattahbhi Jois in Mysore, India. Through exploration of posture (Asana), breathing (Ujai pranayama) and Bandas (harnessing core strength) we will lay the foundation for the tremendous grounding potential of yoga practice.   With each vinyasa, we will return to the feet, the Base of the Mountain.  Once grounded at the base, the aspirant can then ascend safely and steadily towards the summit, where one can see with clarity and lightness.     Ashtanga yoga is known for its well-rounded approach with equal emphasis on strength and flexibility. Through performing the same asana practice daily, the mind and body become firm yet light, while the life force (Prana) is increased.