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Anu Dewan

Born in India, raised in the US, I am an RYT-300 certified yoga instructor. My passion lies in practicing and teaching how to live yoga as a lifestyle. My classes provide a unique offering of incorporating yogic philosophy with asana practice, meditation and breathwork. Classes allow students to build physical strength, mobility, and flexibility and apply these as character building skills in their daily lives. I believe in continuous learning, being a forever student of yoga.

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Dana Podell

Since my first yoga class while studying Dance at The Ohio State University, I’ve been fortunate enough to complete over 500 hours of therapeutic yoga teacher trainings and continue to study for my 800-hour yoga therapy certification with the International Association of Yoga Therapists.

Following my exposure to yoga, I completed my doctorate in physical therapy from Northwestern University. As a licensed physical therapist, I apply yoga therapeutically in my practice every day. The goal of yoga therapy is not to create a beautiful aesthetic or simply follow along in a class. Yoga Therapy is a specialized form of yoga that applies yoga-based movement, breath practices, and meditations to address specific medical needs. This empowering therapeutic approach can transform a person’s physical, emotional, and spiritual health. I offer individual and small group yoga therapy sessions to help you discover pain-free movement patterns and promote a positive relationship with your body.

Credentials:
  • Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT)
  • Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT)
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Sarah Westbrook, C-IAYT

Sarah Westbrook is an IAYT-Certified Yoga Therapist who helps people make sense of their body so they can move with greater confidence. Drawing on three decades of studying human movement, she integrates yoga therapy, somatic practices, and the movement sciences to help people with persistent pain, scoliosis, hypermobility, osteoporosis, injury recovery, and complex movement challenges.

Rather than offering one-size-fits-all instruction, Sarah teaches clients how to recognize and revise their own movement patterns, build strength and stability, and make informed decisions about exercise and daily life.

At Heartwood, Sarah offers private yoga therapy sessions, an affordable weekly Yoga Therapy Clinic, and therapeutic group yoga classes where students receive individualized guidance in a supportive environment. Her goal is not simply to reduce pain, but to help each person develop the understanding, skills, and confidence to navigate their body with greater ease for years to come.

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