Your Body Knows the Difference
Experience the Deep Yoga Method™ at Shine
Healing. Life-Changing. Personal.
Where understanding transforms practice.
Trusted by healthcare professionals, educators, yoga teachers, and anyone seeking depth.
All classes at Shine are taught using the Deep Yoga Method - our signature approach that combines anatomical intelligence with heart-centered teaching. Learn why understanding the 'why' transforms your practice.
We Believe Yoga Is…
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HEALING
Not just for your body, but for your nervous system.
Where trauma releases, anxiety quiets, and your relationship with yourself transforms.
Our students don't just feel better - they heal.
“I came to yoga with debilitating postnatal anxiety. During the myofascial release class I literally felt the stress and bracing evaporating off my body. ” -Jess
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PERSONAL
You're never another body in the room.
Your teacher knows your name, your shoulder injury, your grief anniversary.
In our Victorian home, you're family.
“I am so struck by all the little things Shine does to make sure every person who walks through the door is taken care of.
I met with Sara before I started and I surprised myself with what I shared.
The meeting was supposed to be 15 minutes, but she listened for nearly an hour, then made a whole plan for me.
When she saw me a few months later, she asked me about my menopause symptoms and shared some resources. I feel so seen and cared for here.” -Andrea
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LIFE CHANGING
Students find themselves, overcome fears, and rediscover joy. This is yoga that changes how you live.
“Shine truly saved me during and after my cancer treatment. I don’t know what I would have done without it. Class is the most important part of my day. I’ve built the most wonderful friendships, I am strong, and healthy. “ -Michelle
How do we deliver on that promise?
Through every teacher sharing the same transformative method.
The Deep Yoga Method
Shine is the Studio Where Science Meets Soul in Every Single Class
Every teacher at Shine is extensively trained in our four-pillar approach:
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ANATOMICAL KNOWLEDGE
Every pose taught with understanding of what's happening in the body
Evidence-based alignment principles
Adaptation for different bodies
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SUSTAINABLE PRACTICE
Teaching that prevents injury and promotes longevity
Understanding when to effort and when to ease
Practice that evolves with the practitioner
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MINDFUL ATTENTION
Somatic awareness in practice
Present-moment focus
Building internal awareness, not just external form
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HEART-CENTERED TEACHING
Connection over performance
Teaching from experience and compassion
Building community, not competition
Transformations
“I changed careers in my mid 40’s. Shine helped me realize I didn’t have to define my success through burnout. Shine was my touchstone as I redefined my life.”
-Erin T.
“Last Thursday was a tough grief anniversary for me. I was looking for a sense of grounding & belonging which I found at Shine! The atmosphere was so calming & Sara was so welcoming. The old Victorian home was stunning & provided a more personal experience.
-Brittany C.
“Shine Yoga’s space in the Victorian home is peaceful and charming. I have attended 100+ classes. Each of the instructors I have practiced with has a unique approach with expert cuing, allowing me to relax and feel safe. As soon as I walk through the door, I feel calmness wash over me. I am so happy with Shine, Sara and the other instructors and look forward to growing and practicing in this serene environment for a long time.”
-Teresa K.
In a world of Instagram yoga and quick certifications, the Deep Yoga Method returns to what matters: understanding your body, honoring your experience, and teaching from genuine knowledge and heart.
You Deserve More Than Cookie-Cutter Classes.
The Difference You'll Feel:
Not the same sequence every class
Your practice adapts to what your body needs today - more support, more challenge, more rest
Not different training, different quality
Every teacher shares 250+ hours of Deep Yoga Method training. Consistent excellence, personalized attention.
Not hot room or nothing
Your nervous system guides the practice. We regulate through breath and awareness, not external temperature.
Not an anonymous drop-in
Your teacher remembers your surgery, celebrates your progress, adjusts for your needs.
Most yoga teachers can tell you what to do. Deep Yoga Method teachers can tell you why - and adapt it specifically for you.
What Happens In Every Single Class…
✓ Teachers Who See You "Sara's instruction showed us minor movements that created more strength and less weight on the wrists. Amazing. I prescribe Shine to my patients." - Melissa S, PA-C
✓ A Space That Heals "I was going through a divorce when I started coming to Shine. As soon as I walk through the door, I feel calmness wash over me." - Meredith K.
✓ Transformation You Feel "I was looking for grounding & belonging, which I found at Shine. The atmosphere was so calming and welcoming.” -Andrea G.
✓ Knowledge That Empowers “I learn something in every class. What surprises me the most is the physical. As a physician and a yoga teacher, I thought I knew how the body worked. These classes are next level.”-Jennifer T, MD
Experience What Makes Us Different
Professional Recognition & Training
Training the Trainers: Why Medical Professionals and Yoga Teachers Choose Our Method
From our studio to international conferences - this isn't just yoga education. It's how we're changing the conversation about yoga and healing.
Teacher Development
Yoga Alliance Certified School—250-Hour Yoga Teacher Certification Training in the Deep Yoga Method
View Our Complete Training Syllabus - See exactly what sets our teachers apart
Quarterly in house training for all Shine Teachers
Provider of 300-Hour Advanced Training for existing yoga teachers
Yoga Alliance registered CEU provider.
Medical Professional Education
HEAL Nervous System Regulation Program for Healthcare Providers
Founder is a Featured Presenter: 2025 Neuroscience & Yoga Annual Conference
Trusted by nurses, doctors, and therapists for evidence-based approach
Created Video Series For Roswell Park Cancer Center
Presenter at Annual International Association of Yoga Therapists Conference
Provider Trainer Roswell Park Cancer Center
The Numbers That Matter:
On average, 50% of our yoga teacher trainees are medical professionals
10 years developing evidence-based methodology
100% of Shine teachers are trained in-house
“Today, I took a class that was a study in the shoulder and all the many and varied ways it can move and move the body.
Sara’s instruction on this incredible joint showed us minor movements in nuts and bolts poses like down dog and cat-cow that created more strength and less weight on the wrists. Amazing.
Both Sara and her lovely space are graceful and stimulating in ways that my cluttered brain and middle age body crave.
She has deep yoga knowledge and respect for the body, which shines through in every class she teaches. Classes with her are instructive, physical, and an experience- highly recommend.
-Melissa S, PA-C.
Begin Your Journey to Feeling At Home in Your Body
Three Gentle Steps…
1. Start with Your Free Yoga Prescription
15 minutes with Sara to understand your needs and create your personalized path—We can meet in person, on Zoom, or even text.
2. Experience the Difference
Try our intro offer: 2 weeks unlimited for $39. Feel what consistent, expert teaching does for your body and mind
3. Come Home to Yourself
Join our community. Watch as your body remembers how good it feels to move and how good it feels to rest.
Classes Rooted in the Deep Yoga Method
Every Class, An Experience Designed to Transform You.
Three featured class categories:
Awareness & Alignment Master how your body works.
Build strength through understanding. Learn techniques that make you stronger and more comfortable in postures and in your body, both on and off the mat.
Featured: Resilience, Ground, Pause
Breath & Flow Movement as medicine
Flow helps us express emotions, wake sleeping muscles, and unravel joy. Breath is our tempo and our practice.
Featured: Mindful Movement, Flow to Rest
Restore & Regulate Teach yourself to rest
We need rest, maybe more than anything else. These classes help you quiet your chattering mind and recharge.
Featured: Rest & Remember, Candlelit Myofascial Release, Somatics
Why Shine?
“People often ask me why I named our yoga studio Shine.
The answer is simple. When I practice yoga, I am lighter, brighter, and more connected. I’m my best self. When you are in our studio, I want you to Shine too.
After my cancer treatment, existing yoga wasn't enough. I needed something deeper - a method that understood both trauma and transformation. The Deep Yoga Method isn't just what we teach, it's how we help you come home to yourself.
Every day, we go deep into our hearts, our bodies, and our minds. We are after the deep stuff. The real stuff. The beautiful human stuff that yoga makes possible."
Sara, Founder & Creator of the Deep Yoga Method, Shine Yoga, and HEAL-Nervous System Regulation for Health Care Providers
Your Body Already Knows What It Needs, and Your Heart Does Too
In our Victorian sanctuary, with teachers who remember your story and a method that honors your journey, you'll find more than yoga. You'll find your way home to yourself.
Start with Your Free Yoga Prescription
Questions? Call or text Sara directly: 213-577-2181
Or simply come to class, you are always welcome here.