Yoga with Sarah Nelson 

Besides being an animal lover, nature enthusiast, and creative spirit, I’m a certified yoga instructor who specializes in Forrest Yoga, Yoga Tune Up®, and Roll Model Method® myofascial release, as well as other mindful movement and meditative practices. My goal as a yoga teacher and my dharma as a human is to support and inspire others to find a connection deep within themselves, and to hold space for my students to go deeper and be curious – about what their body can do, how it communicates, what its needs and limitations are, and how to facilitate a nourishing mind+body+spirit connection. Since I am a huge anatomy nerd, my classes are often infused with my fascination with functional movement and embodied exploration of the body’s inner mechanics because I believe in helping others feel more at home and empowered in their own bodies. In my classes, expect to be given choice and autonomy, use plenty of yoga toys, learn a little somethin’ about yourself, and maybe giggle a little with (or at) me and my terrible corny jokes. After committing to a dedicated Forrest yoga practice, I have felt my life completely transform in more ways than seemed possible, which led me to become a yoga teacher in 2016 - quite the pivot for someone who studied architecture! I am now beyond grateful to be a full-time yoga teacher and have over 1400 hours (and counting!) of teaching experience - earning the designation of E-RYT200 and Level 3 in the Forrest Yoga system - but I consider myself first and foremost to be a student of yoga. I have continued to learn and hone my teaching skills by attending numerous continuing education programs and various other learning opportunities. I'm a Florida girl at heart but am now based in Midland, Michigan. When I’m not teaching and practicing yoga, I can often be found spending time outside exploring Michigan’s abundant natural beauty or working from home in my plant-filled mid-century modern house – probably with a cat snuggling in my lap