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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.

"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

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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.

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Heartwood Center

1818 Dempster Ave.

Evanston, IL 60202

theyogamap@gmail.com

847-544-9571

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