Sarah Strong, Beginner Yoga for Real People
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I help regular REAL people feel stronger and calmer by having a worry-free, fun, personal yoga practice. Please join our community of other beginner at-home yogis to share inspiration, knowledge, and laughs.
19/08/2018
Remembering this wonderful class from last weekend in the Berkshires. I heard there was yoga at an historic Inn on Sundays and had no idea what to expect. What a wonderful treat it was.
It’s nice to be reminded that even though I’ve been teaching for over a decade there is still a lifetime’s worth of things to learn and experience.
17/08/2018
“They tried to bury us, they didn’t know we were seeds.” Putting on this shirt from the Texas gives me strength. Taking that quote with me to my mat feels amazing.
No matter how low you feel, no matter how rough your week has been- remember this mantra.
And, as my older kid learned at his camp (during what was themed ‘funky Friday’), ‘IT’S F$& FRIDAY!’ Happy Friday, friends! And no, he doesn’t know what that word that sort of rhymes with ‘funky’ means. .....yet.....
Sometimes when you feel like laying down, it’s even more reason to get up and move. Sometimes what you don’t want to do (because it’s too uncomfortable for whatever reason) is exactly what you need to do. ?
14/08/2018
The ‘stuff’ in your life is not nearly as big as you think it is.
Give yourself space to breathe.
Find some beauty.
Side stretch.
Breathe.
It’s all going to be alright.
Mid-hike yoga. We finally made it to the lookout point and celebrated with some yoga and smiles before getting lost on our way back (of course). What an awesome adults only vacation weekend we had.
08/08/2018
Here.
Here is where I found my peace today.
Some days it’s at home.
Some days it’s outside.
But every day it’s anywhere I am.
05/08/2018
Find your spot. A place where you can breathe. And move. And feel free. Notice the beauty. And the air. And the humidity! Get out and enjoy your Sunday, friends.
What’s better than getting outside after being cooped up for too long? Having the kid who acts too cool for everything suddenly and surprisingly want to show off his tree pose! What a great session of some
01/08/2018
Have you been accidentally away from your practice lately like me? Summertime has brought some great adventures but has also thrown off regularly scheduled stuff. Let’s get back to it together. Join me at -
Wednesdays at 10am
Fridays at 9:30am
I promise I’ll be gentle as we get stronger and calmer together! I may or may not be wearing shirts my kid’s been tie dying at camp....
23/07/2018
On this grey busy day, I’m dreaming of our time at Lake Michigan (a few weeks ago) and the many faces of that Great Lake. Looking at this beauty almost makes me forget the carsickness barf-age we dealt with. Eeeekkkhhh! Enough of that—- back to my new
20/07/2018
The hardest part is not the pose. It’s showing up. Showing up and making time for yourself whether it’s at a studio or not, on a mat or not, can be tough. It’s probably tougher than anything you’ll do in your practice. But- Make. The. Time. And don’t try to blame the kids because they won’t back up your case.
19/07/2018
Sometimes watching those you love watching others you love doing what they love is enough reason to delay your yoga practice.
Sometimes being at an amazing concert is almost like yoga- being fully immersed in the music, the people, your surroundings, dancing and being present.
If you’re in CT- get your groove on tonight. Catch Red Ball Express (with on full drum set, not the cajon pictured above) rocking Tiernan’s in Stamford after ‘Alive at Five’ with Gin Blossoms. It’ll be a rockin’ good time!
Sometimes you just need to lay on the floor. ?
Come practice with me at on Wednesday’s at 10am or Fridays at 9:30am
Just keeping up with my new ‘profession’ while he ‘shops’ for crabs.
15/07/2018
My new profession is going to be to do yoga in pretty places. That’s all.
12/07/2018
He led the way on our hike this morning. And after lots of pointing and directing I asked him to find a new way to tell me which way to go.
This weekend’s was actually beach time with a yoga interruption. Feet in the sand, eyes on the kid. I love you, ❤️
08/07/2018
Yes, I side stretch everywhere I go. Even a farm in Indiana. I’m not weird, you’re weird.
03/07/2018
Holding up all of my responsibilities and the weight of the world. Just kidding. I’m out of town for the week and left behind my laptop and regular yoga classes. Happy Holiday Week, Friends!
Of my regular classes at just my Fri 9:30am Core Yoga is happening with a sub. See you next week!
29/06/2018
We made it. We somehow all survived the first week of summer break. I resisted the urge to put them out with their backpacks on the curb at the regular bus time to see if someone would pick them up for the day. We enjoyed most of our time outside except for my teaching times. These kids drive me bonkers but is there anything better than enjoying some fun with the sprinkler and hose on a hot day? Hope you find a way to stay cool (and sane) on these summer days, friends!
29/06/2018
Thinking of all of the scorpion poses that won’t be included in my practice today. Do you.
29/06/2018
New discovery- some laying pigeon pose (followed by some laying twists) is a nice remedy for hours spent among too many toddlers who were crawling, tripping, grabbing and licking on everyone and everything (including a fire alarm). 😳
Be bold enough to practice outside (even without a mat or yoga pants). Be brave enough to not care who sees. Be determined enough to practice everyday.
26/06/2018
Sometimes it’s nice to just look up. To remind yourself that there is so much more going on. To find stillness in yourself while watching the movement that occurs around you.
Not pictured behind me- a pack of energetic kids loudly dominating the beach playground.
25/06/2018
Side stretches and creek stomping is a wonderful way to start a day.
Wading waist deep into the ridiculously icy river (I think I saw a small iceberg float by) to retrieve a kid’s water shoe that floated down stream is not a wonderful start to the day.
24/06/2018
What a wonderful experience leading the Sunday morning class at . It’s great to have spaces where members of the community can come together and share their practice now matter how new to yoga they may be. I’m not one for posting pics of others who may not want to be displaying their yoga skills on social media so rather than posting a pic of the class, here’s me relaxing against some pretty tiles in the store. 😜 Have you practiced yet today?
Sometimes you fall. Sometimes you stick it. Finding balance means accepting the falls and the set backs with smiles, knowing that they help. Remember, it’s a practice not a performance.
Keep going. Just keep moving. Even when you feel like you can’t go on- keep going!
18/06/2018
My mom. Their Nana. The best. Happy Birthday to my favorite yoga partner and first teacher. She teaches me daily- patience, kindness, fun, love. The important things.
14/06/2018
Just another day of totally not awkward yoga at the beach. Have you practiced yet today?
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