Sarah Powers
Sarah Powers (born c. 1963[1]) is a yoga teacher. She co-founded the Insight Yoga Institute and created Insight Yoga, a combination of yoga, transpersonal psychology and Buddhist and Taoist philosophy, described in her 2008 book of the same name. She was closely involved with the creation of Yin Yoga.[2]
Life
Early life
Sarah Powers began yoga in 1986 at the
Her career was driven by a life-changing accident in a yoga class led by "a senior yoga teacher".
Career
Powers began teaching yoga in 1987.[7] In 2008 she created Insight Yoga, a combination of modern yoga,
Personal life
She is married with Ty Powers, who she met when aged 18.[3] They have a daughter and live in the San Francisco Bay Area.[16]
Insight Yoga
Insight Yoga, introduced by Powers's 2008 book of that name, balances Yin Yoga with conventional 'Yang' yoga, and integrates both with
Works
- 2008: Insight Yoga. Shambhala, ISBN 978-1590305980
- 2021: Lit from Within. Shambhala, ISBN 978-1611808506
References
- ^ Jacqueline, Rachel (7 May 2013). "Fit & Fab: Sarah Powers". South China Morning Post. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-935952-50-3.
- ^ a b Gates 2006, p. 114.
- ^ a b c d Powers 2008, p. 8.
- ISBN 9780805203530.
- ^ ISBN 978-1-4925-7537-5.
- ^ "Lead Teachers and Co-Directors". Insight Yoga Institute. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Sexton, Michael (5 April 2017). "Sarah Power's Yoga Philosophy + The Creation of Insight Yoga". Yoga Journal. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Maria, Lisa (Feb 2009). "Insider's Guide—A veteran teacher explores the depths of yoga and self-inquiry, creating a manual for inner peace". Yoga Journal: 111–112.
- ^ "Insight Yoga Institute". Sarah Powers. Retrieved 2 May 2019.
- ^ Powers, Sarah; Powers, Ty. "About Us". Sarah Powers. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- Esalen. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Sarah Powers". Yoga Moves. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ "Insight Yoga Training with Sarah Powers". 8 Limbs Yoga. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Isaacs, Nora (21 October 2008). "Bring More Mindfulness Onto the Mat". Yoga Journal. Retrieved 11 April 2019.
- ^ Maria, Lisa (July 2004). "Teacher Profile | Sarah Powers" (PDF). Yogi Times. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
- ^ Powers 2008, pp. 9–11.
Sources
- ISBN 978-1932771886.
- Powers, Sarah (2008). Insight Yoga. Shambhala. OCLC 216937520.