Comments on Sage’s Teaching

"Sage is a gifted teacher!"

—Baron Baptiste
author, Journey into Power

“Sage’s understanding of the athletic body in motion is exceptional. Her knowledge base of the body’s physiology of motion and how overuse injuries might manifest themselves was evident as soon as I took my first class with her. Her intuitiveness and sensitivity would never let me get in above my head in attempting to overachieve on the yoga mat, as I might try to do in a race. She exhibits, by practice, the importance concept of how balance in flexibility, releasing and increasing range of motion, and rest/stillness are key elements in the steps of the training pyramid, just as specific workout regimens are. I value her expertise and integrity, and recommend her to any athlete who values balance in their training.”

—Kristin Villopoto
2005 Amateur Duathlon Long Course World Champion

“Sage has a unique ability to help an individual become more aware of their body and its position in space to maximize the benefits of yoga for an athlete.”

—Alex Mroszczyk-McDonald, MD
professional triathlete

"Sage's teaching style is excellent, and she immediately put everyone at ease with her confidence and humor. It is evident that Sage knows what she is doing and is extremely knowledgable about how yoga can benefit every type of athlete. On a personal note, Sage is one of those people who embody the spirit of what yoga is. She is giving, caring, thoughtful and much, much more. I would definitely recommend her yoga classes as well as anything that has her name on it."

—Suzanne Duncan
activities director, Triad Tri Team; yoga instructor

“Sage really understands the aches and issues of runners and athletes because she is a runner and athlete. She will always ask if anything is hurting you, and will show you a yoga pose to help loosen that sore area. She gives you ways to enhance the poses to be able to challenge yourself. At the same time, she makes you feel completely comfortable with whatever your yoga skill level might be. She always has a warm smile for her students and remembers everyone's names. I look forward to her class every week.”

—Susan M.
yoga student

“My overall flexibility and my concentration are certainly improved. I'm enthusiastic about this ‘new me’ and the merit is all yours. So, once again, thank you very much!”

—Luca T.
cyclist, Italy

“I have been using your DVD and book for several months, and have been working with them from three different perspectives. First, as a yoga teacher, I really like the way you honor different levels/abilities in the DVD. It gives permission to every student to be in their own practice. Then, while I knew the DVD would be great for anyone who had never practiced yoga, I had to check it out with some athlete friends...terrific results...they loved your clear instructions. Finally, I played around with setting different 'classes' for myself, knowing that boredom can be a real barrier to training. By creating different sequences, I was never bored! The companion book and the new pocket guide are exceptional, and the clearest manuals I have encountered. I tell the athletes that I work with that if they only own one DVD and one author's manuals, they should be yours.”

—Chuck Naughton
yoga teacher, cyclist

"As measured on an Inspirometer, a simple device that provides a gross measurement of exhalations, my lung capacity increased from 3.0 liters to 3.5 liters as a result of class tonight. It's not consistent, but most likely could be with time and practice. Very exciting for me as a professional brass player. I have tried many things to increase my lung capacity and have never been able to exhale over 3 liters."

—Kathy W.
runner, French horn player