Stephanie Sandleben

Bio: Stephanie was first hooked by yoga in her teens by her mother, a Kripalu style Hatha yogini, along with inclusive spirituality and awareness of breath from her father, a sufi sheikh. After ten years of exploring different styles and teachers, and a mind-blowing trip to India, she completed her teacher training with Alison West at Yoga Union in New York City. Stephanie’s eclectic teaching style draws inspiration from Iyengar, Ashtanga, and Anusara and is currently studying with Tias Little. She’s deeply grateful for her hippy parents, amazing teachers who continue to peel open her eyes, and to the students who open her heart!

How I teach: I teach a slow, steady, and intelligent vinyasa class. My aim in the practice is to build heat to open the body, along with balancing the nervous system, so that the student can begin to work with their minds. Each class is sequenced with care and attention to alignment. I do my best to speak from my heart and experience of Yoga. For more info visit www.samayoga.com.