A sustainable yoga practice for all
sondra
sun
yoga
There is a right Yoga for every person no matter who the person is.
--Krishnamacharya
About Sondra
Sondra first discovered yoga practice as a stressed out office worker suffering a variety of health issues. During high-pressure careers in public health and the NYC fashion industry, yoga helped her feel more at ease in body and mind. Yoga has helped her navigate life with greater mindfulness and compassion.
Sondra became a teacher in 2012 to share the life changing power of yoga with others. Her classes are informed by her 20+ years of personal practice, Vipassana meditation, a nerd's love of anatomy, and a musician's intuition for steady pacing and harmony. When taking her classes, expect to find a focus on alignment and breath.
As a teacher, Sondra is welcoming of all bodies and all experience levels. She is passionate about meeting students where they are, and about introducing yoga to beginners. In 2018, she co-created the 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training Certification for Namaste Studios in Los Angeles and continues to lead it.
Sondra's other passions include rock climbing, Buddhist psychology, creating music and poetry, connecting people, and fostering community.
Sondra is grateful to have studied with Leigh Evans, Summer Deaver, Annie Carpenter, Leslie Kaminoff, Jason Ray Brown (anatomy), Alison West, and Jason Crandell among many others.
"Working with Sondra one-on-one was such a rewarding experience. I struggle with back pain due to my scoliosis, and have enjoyed and benefited from yoga throughout the years. I had to take a break due to some complications with my spine, and Sondra helped me ease back into yoga with sincere care and profound expertise. She was really attentive and sensitive to my personal needs and helped me ground back into my core, open up my hips, and feel strong. I feel optimistic again! Thank you, Sondra!"
--Charlotte M. June 2021
PRACTICE
Teaching Schedule 2022
MON 12:30pm FLOW YOGA - All Levels @Highland Park Yoga
THU 7pm YOGA FOR CLIMBERS @Stronghold Climbing Gym
FRI 12:30pm YOGA - All levels [online] @Highland Park Yoga
SAT 9:30am FLOW YOGA - All levels @Highland Park Yoga
12pm YOGA FOR CLIMBERS @ The Post Climbing Gym, Pasadena
SUN 9:30am YOGA & MEDITATION (beginner friendly) @Highland Park Yoga
6:30pm YIN RESTORATIVE (beginner friendly) @Highland Park Yoga
***Please follow my Instagram for most-up-to-date schedule, last-minute classes, subs etc.
— (All times are PDT) —
"I love Sondra. Big help to me when I cracked a rib. She's so careful and deliberate. Explains everything so well."
--Anonymously shared, student Feb 2021
"I have scoliosis and hardware installed in my back, and this time of year is always rough because of the weather pressure changes. I woke up this morning after your class pain-free! I've taken other restorative yoga classes but never one that has helped me so much. I also really like your teaching style."
-Anonymously shared, student Nov 2020
offerings
YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
Join Sondra, Hannah Skye, & Julia Bembenek for LA-based Highland Park Yoga's SPRING 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training.
This 16-week program focuses on classical yoga philosophy and spirituality,
with a progressive approach to alignment and movement.
REtreatS
More Coming Soon !
Workshops
UPCOMING WORKSHOPS
Reading Bodies: a Workshop Series for Yoga Teachers
Every yoga student is unique and has different physical needs within their practice. In this 3 hour workshop, we will observe various asana (poses) and learn to read the body observing different live models in each workshop. Take one or all ! Your teaching will benefit either way.
PREVIOUS WORKSHOPS
Have you been wanting to begin a yoga practice but intimidated by group classes? Join this intimate 2.25 hour workshop for beginners where you'll receive individual attention in a supportive, relaxed setting. Also great for anyone wanting a review of basic postures! Sondra will introduce you to the practice of yoga and help build a foundation for feeling more confident in a group class or in your own practice.
Join Sondra and Matthew, who are both serendipitously in town from the east coast, for an in-person cosmic journey into sound and deep restorative practice.
Sun, November 1, 4:00-6:30pm — Advanced Anatomy in Practice
Sat, November 7, 10:00-11:30am — Understanding Anatomy for Clearer Verbal Cues
Wed, November 18, 6:00-8:00pm — Common Yoga Injuries
— (All times are PDT) —
Private Sessions
Sondra offers private sessions for individuals, groups of friends & family, and has led group corporate workplace sessions for team-building and stress relief.
She can tailor a private session for your specific needs including prenatal/postnatal practice, stress management, and injury recovery.
Available online or in person (in the Hudson Valley NY and LA).
To inquire about private sessions, email sondrasunyoga@gmail.com
or submit a request via the contact form below.
"Sondra is a fantastic instructor offline and online!
One of the best I've ever had
and I've been practicing for years!"
-Anonymously shared, student July 2021
