​Namaste, welcome!

Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda are powerful tools for your self-empowerment whether you are recovering from injury or illness or are perfectly healthy and just need a little guidance to make sure you practice in a way to avoid future injury.
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"Sandra has helped me so much! What she has prescribed as a yoga therapist has helped me in making my hemiplegic body more whole.  ...Those joint rotations are a blessing for me. I am so grateful for you!"


Catonsville Counseling Community
1009 FREDERICK ROAD CATONSVILLE 21228
Private sessions are at 1009 Frederick Road.

Additional classes are held on Thursdays 6 pm at Keep It Simple Yoga in Arbutus:  visit them at http://www.simpleyoga.net
There will also be an end of 2018 workshop on December 31, please join me for Ring Out the Old, Sing in the New gentle yoga, Yoga Nidra meditation, and Tibetan Singing Bowl sound immersion (only $30/person)!

Yoga Therapy

 Modalities employed:
Yama (restraints:  non-harming, embodiment of Truth, non-stealing, moderation of behavior, non-greed)
Niyama (personal actions:  purity, contentment, dedication to purpose, study of the Self, surrender to a Higher Purpose),
Asana (physical postures),
Pranayama (breath/energy control), Pratyahara (control of the senses), Dharana (concentration),
Dhyana (meditation),
Samadhi (absorption into All That Is)
Mudra (energy "seals" or gestures to direct internal energy)
Mantra (chanting or toning, sound healing using singing bowls or tuning fork)
Marma (removal of energy blockages using pressure points)

Yoga Nidra informed by the teachings of Richard Miller and the Integrative Restoration Institute (teacher in training, level one)

The yoga therapy components of my teaching are based on my Master of Science in Yoga Therapy degree earned from Maryland University of Integrative Health and from other advanced training, not derived from my status as an E-RYT500 with the Yoga Alliance Registry.

Ayurveda

Modalities employed:
​Dinacharya (daily routine)
Rtucharya (seasonal shifts)
Mitahara (proper diet for your type or imbalance)
Purvakarma (preparation for Panchakarma, the Ayurvedic cleanse)
Paschatkarma (returning to normal life after Panchakarma)

If you need a referral to a Panchakarma center or an Ayurvedic Doctor who is also a Medical Doctor please view my Resources page (under "More" in the index above).

Yoga for Scoliosis

This often serious condition was researched for my Master's Thesis at Maryland University of Integrative Health.  Structural Scoliosis (due to accidents, movement habits, etc) may be positively affected by proper application of asana on a daily basis over a long period of time.  Ideopathic Scoliosis (due to unknown origins) may or may not be easily affected on a structural level but you may be able to strengthen weak muscles and train the mind to become aware of how dysfunctional postural habits affect the perception of pain,  The most severe cases of Scoliosis that are co-morbid with genetic conditions or serious diseases may be out of my scope of practice, please consult with your physician before scheduling your first appointment as his/her recommendations and contraindications must take priority in order to avoid possible harm or progression of your condition.