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NEW! Drop-in Pricing: $25/class
The Breath Class
Starts April 22

Match Your Breath to Your Unique Anatomy

Some breath cues will work for you and some will not.

We are not all meant to do the same breathwork practices.

Learn how to breathe for YOUR unique body.

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4 Mondays

April 22-May 13

9:30-10:30am CST

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Attend in-person, virtually, or via recording.

"If you are reading this, then you have found the right person! Having worked with Sarah for years I continue to be amazed at how well she truly understands the function and movement of the human body."

LD, Wilmette, IL

YOUR TRUE NATURE IS
STEADY, 
STRONG &
CALM

ONE-ON-ONE PRIVATE YOGA & GROUP CLASSES

I am your guide for finding your way back to that state.
Starting is half the journey.

The Breath Class

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[Embodied, visual, customized to your anatomy]

4 Mondays

9:30-10:30amCST

HEARTWOOD

$100/series

Steady & Strong

Steady & Strong Core Yoga Pose

[Methodical, analytical, anatomical]

Fridays

9:30-10:45amCST

GRATEFUL YOGA

$20

Mac Talla

Somatic Sweat Mac Talla Movement

[Vigorous, cathartic, minimal talking]

Saturdays

10-11am

HEARTWOOD

$20

GROUP CLASSES

"Yoga poses must continue to evolve as we learn more about human structure and movement. We must not force ourselves into shapes that don't serve us. Yoga is simply a tool. The magic is in the awareness, not the poses."

Sarah Westbrook

Sarah provides a Map and Compass to help you Find Your Way through Pain

ABOUT SARAH

Every Student Deserves Their Own Practice

Sarah Westbrook is a highly skilled Yoga Therapist specialized in customizing yoga practices to meet unique needs. No matter what your history, pain pattern or trauma, she can adapt the yoga so it works for you. Sarah has over 7000 hours of clinical experience and over 2500 hours of professional training.

Sarah is certified through the International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT).*

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VIDEO LIBRARY

OVER 100 THERAPEUTIC YOGA CLASSES & TUTORIALS

$20/month subscription
or rent individually for $2.99

Free Tutorials
Hip Traction at a Door (silent demo + instructions)
04:32

Hip Traction at a Door (silent demo + instructions)

[Note: the silent demo is followed by detailed instructions] Hip Traction using a door is more intense--and effective--than hip traction in Supta Padangusthasana. Gravity and your bodyweight amplify the effect of this pose. Use this video as a reminder after practicing how to do this pose in person with a certified yoga instructor.
Hip Traction Using Two Yoga Straps
03:26

Hip Traction Using Two Yoga Straps

This brief video introduces how to traction your hips using two straps. This technique is essential for reducing low back pain and hip tightness due to sitting, travel, stress and exercise (especially for walkers!) [Note: You can do this technique with just one strap.]
Trap Traction with Yoga Strap
02:53

Trap Traction with Yoga Strap

Learn or review how to use a yoga strap to release tension in the neck and shoulder area: the infamous upper traps. PROP: 8' long strap minimum; 10' recommended
Trap Traction in Warrior 2 and Triangle Pose
06:04

Trap Traction in Warrior 2 and Triangle Pose

Use a yoga strap to both traction your tight shoulder muscles and to help direct the subtle twists in Warrior 2 and Triangle Pose.

ASK ME!

Heartwood Center

1818 Dempster Ave.

Evanston, IL 60202

theyogamap@gmail.com

847-544-9571

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