"I have worked with Tara many times and have found her to be a true expert in what she does. The dedication she has for her trade is tireless, and her ability to connect with me personally is truly extraordinary. She always takes special care to focus on my needs and limitations, and has helped me physically and emotionally. Working with her is both a therapeutic and a memorable experience.  

She is a wonderful instructor and I highly recommend her!!"

-Eve

"Since I have met you, you have been nothing but a positive and happy influence in my life. You make a great teacher with your calm voice and inspirational sharing. I enjoy coming to class every week. Since starting our sessions, I have found that handling every day tasks with a calm breath and an open mind is key. Sometimes I wish you could be there before I go to bed so we can do Yoga Nidra or 'yoga nap,' as it works every time. Your unique spirit lingers even after you're gone."

-Niki (teenage student)

"As a survivor of trauma in the past and in opening old wounds more recently, I find Tara's trauma informed yoga class is the ultimate gift I can give to myself. I look forward to that nurturing, gentle, and safe feeling that she creates each week. I feel like I’m taking good care of myself in her class, and taking powerful steps on my continued path of healing and self love. I can go back to the things that she has said and taught us, and use those tools to self soothe during the week. She offers wonderful reminders to be gentle with myself and love myself, and believe me I need those reminders. Tara reads beautiful poems and quotes in class and her guided meditations during Yoga Nidra are so beautiful that I find myself smiling and feeling lighter, safe, relaxed, empowered and just happier after class. My boundaries are much stronger after class because staying in that good headspace is so important to me. Sometimes just getting on the mat and turning off your mind can be a challenge, but Tara is a true healer, light worker, and gifted teacher, so carving out this space for myself has been easy and I look forward to her class each week. Her inner beauty and soul is a true gift to this world. This practice is gentle and loving, and I truly recommend it to anyone who is in need of a safe space where your heart can heal. Namaste."

-Lisa

“Tara is a shining light who supports me in finding my own light. She opens a doorway to healing that I’ve been searching for. With a warm and kind presence, she holds a safe space for all who join her class. A space that includes all parts of me. She invites me to simply show up for myself, be present, and breathe in whatever way I can that is best for me in each moment. To trust and follow my wisdom. To live in my body in a safe way that helps me be brave, open my heart, and live wholeheartedly. She reminds me that the Earth longs to carry me, and teaches me that if I can extend my exhalation, it will help me in every way. She shows me how my practice on the mat helps me off the mat day to day. She reminds me to be gentle and kind with myself, and appreciate myself. I carry her words with me like an anchor. She reminds me that I am enough, more than enough. I am deeply grateful.”

-Joy

"Tara is intuitive, warm, and passionate, and makes her students feel safe and cared for. She has an ability to see each person she meets, and make them feel important. She has a genuine commitment to her yoga journey, and it makes her teaching authentic and constantly evolving. With her deep knowledge she's a great teacher for any student! I admire her work and contributions to each community she’s in, and it’s amazing to see her in action!”

-Carolina

 “As a member of the LGBTQA community, I've never felt more comfortable than with Tara Sanders in her yoga practice. My first time taking her class I was immediately comfortable and cared for. She has the ability to make the environment safe and inclusive for all. In her class I was able to gain a deeper understanding of the lifestyle, physical, and spiritual aspects of yoga, which was both mentally and physically healing. Since taking Tara’s class, my confidence has grown and I’ve gained an entire new perspective on the importance of meditation, breathing, and connecting with my body.”

-Tyler

“Tara’s classes are the highlight of my week. The gentle vibe of her class soothes the soul, and the poses are attainable for all skill levels. Between chronic back pain, weight gain, and aging, my strength and flexibility has waned. The modified poses that Tara offers are right for where I am in the effort to get back into better health, with the promise of advancing to more challenging poses as my strength increases. While her main focus is to support those dealing with trauma, her classes are really for anyone who just need a calm hour for self-care. I am always at peace and feeling good after class.”

-Daena

“The trauma-informed yoga classes have been extremely useful for me, both personally and professionally. Tara’s gentle offering of the ideas, shapes, and movements of yoga are exemplary in themselves as a modality for healing. This approach helps me in my work with people who’ve experienced trauma. The practice also involves my own embodied self-regulation. The transfer of my own energy after providing services is critical in my ability to continue to do so effectively, and Tara’s teachings have helped me evolve in this area. The free access to this resource is invaluable to the community, and the ability to pass it on to others is heartening.”

-Craig