move better, longer.
Movement has the potential to change both the way your body feels and how your mind works. But if you've been doing the same form of movement for weeks, months, or even years without seeing the results you're after, it could be time for a change.
Most of us go through life largely disconnected from our bodies.
When we start to move intentionally—investing our attention from the neck down rather than from the neck up — it's possible to bring more strength and ease into everything we do (both on and off the yoga mat!).
Perhaps you're living in pain, working with an injury, or managing a chronic condition that limits your ability to do the things you love.
If any of this rings true, you're in the right place.
sugarcane yoga
was born of the desire to give you the knowledge and skills to move better, longer.
Sugarcane—the plant—is highly adaptable and resilient. Its root system is both dense and deep. Sugarcane can adapt, grow, and flourish in different conditions—even after being cut down or transplanted.
Like sugarcane, your root system is distinct and complex. Your history of life events, injuries, line of work, and everyday routines provide the foundation for how your body feels and moves.
When you tend to your unique root system, you’ll find stability, strength, and long-term movement capacity. When life cuts you back, you’ll have the capacity to come back stronger.
The way you move matters. Learning the "why" behind every movement option—from squats and push-ups to downward dog and tree pose—will have a ripple effect into the rest of your life.
Sugarcane Yoga brings a modern approach to traditional movement practice. Whether you’re embarking on a 1-1 journey or participating in a group class or event, you can expect to build deep, strong roots in your fundamental movement patterns. The tools you’ll gain here will help you cultivate resilience to move with a new sense of freedom and confidence.
Welcome to Sugarcane Yoga: Rooted & Resilient
Sugarcane Yoga was recently featured in The Seattle Times on the benefits of fall prevention in yoga.
Read the article Finding Balance Helps Prevent Falls