Author: Love Yoga Studios

Sarah Tierce, RYT200

Namaste! I’m Sarah, a dedicated yoga instructor, mother of 5, and a birth doula with a passion for nurturing both the body and the soul. My journey into yoga began as a powerful response to managing anxiety, leading me to a transformative 200-hour teacher training with Love Yoga.

This is where I truly began to find my voice for sharing this practice. But first… it took a little bit of a secret journey before I dove in completely. I taught a private class on Monday nights for a few friends and family… for almost 6 months before I found the courage to welcome the public… where I’ve since met all of you!

As a caregiver at heart, my yoga classes are a sanctuary of compassion and mindfulness. Balancing the roles of motherhood and doula, I bring a unique perspective to my teaching—infusing each class with the wisdom gained from supporting new life both in and out of the studio.

I believe in creating a space where every individual feels seen, heard, and supported on their unique journey. With a background rooted in LOVE and a commitment to holistic well-being, I guide my students through practices that not only strengthen the body but also nourish the spirit.

My teaching philosophy revolves around the belief that yoga is a personal exploration—a journey to self-discovery and self-care. Through mindful movement, breath awareness, and the gentle guidance of my classes, I aim to empower each student to find their inner strength and peace.

Having found a home at Love Yoga, I am grateful for the opportunity to share my passion for yoga in this vibrant community. The studio’s commitment to fostering a welcoming environment aligns perfectly with my teaching values. Together, let’s embark on a journey of self-discovery, healing, and joy through the practice of yoga.

Join me on the mat, and let’s embrace the transformative power of yoga—one breath at a time.

And if you or someone you know could use a little extra support with any part of pregnancy, pre or post… feel free to reach out to me for a doula info packet.

Classes:
Gentle Yoga, Mondays 5:30pm
Vinyasa Flow, Wednesdays 9:30am

Click HERE for the schedule and class descriptions

Love will Keep us Together

 

 

Love … and Ahimsa, will keep us together.

Ahimsa:  Non Violence, Kindness and Compassion

The Yamas are guidelines to encourage a journey toward optimal health and well being. We like to refer to them as ‘common sense’. They include:

  • ahimsa (non-violence or non-harming)
  • satya (truthfulness)
  • asteya (non-stealing)
  • bramacharya (respectful relationships)
  • aparigraha (non-possessiveness)

See the thing is… these might be considered common sense… but on a more subtle level, they are also very easy to take for granted. (Ever told a white lie or been brutally honest? Ever hold on to things longer than necessary?)   A practice infused with these yogic concepts reminds us constantly where we feel strong and balanced and where we can strengthen and focus.  We practice consistently because daily we are inundated with opportunities to slip into confusion or on occasion… chaos. (ever had a to-do list explode out of control?)

When we study or practice yoga, we don’t just absorb it once. We try to embody it, to experience it, to explore it and to share it.  So this week we’ll add a brief focus to each of our classes that highlights one of the above mentioned yamas.  Our intention is to further enhance our own learning experience…. as well as yours!  We hope you enjoy the journey with us!

** Teacher Training week 1 Snippet: This week we each choose one of the Yamas to explore.  We look at how this shows up in our lives, our practices and why it matters. Or does it? ; )

 

Don’t Miss Next Week:

10/2  NEW 45 minute Monday Lunchtime Flow
@ 12:05pm w/ Sabrina Mays

10/14  Meditation Made Simple
10:30am with Suzanne

10/14 Saturday Night Hot Yoga Flow by Candlelight
6pm with Amy Perkins

LOVE’s Book Club starts this month with
The Untethered Soul
Live book review Sunday, Oct. 29th 7:15pm

Did you know?

That we have a Lunchtime flow?
A 6:30am strong class?
And an 11am Gentle class?
(see new schedule below)
ALSO DID YOU KNOW:
We post on FB & IG almost every single day, sometimes more!
We announce our giveaways and special events there first!
Find and Follow us for more fun stuff!

Mantras that Matter

A Mantra can be a soothing and creative way of talking to yourself.  Translated various ways, the most common include  a sacred message, a message for the mind or protection for the mind. Here’s one that’s useful for inspiring kindness:

That fills with good, another’s soul
That’s what makes the kind ones whole

 

Updated Schedule

 

 

 

 

What’s Love Got to do with it?

Love has everything to do with it . . .

Because without the Love…. it’s just exercise. It’s just sequences. It’s just not as meaningful. We loooooove yoga so much that we put our hearts and souls into every practice!  But we don’t usually talk much about what goes into that….the foundation behind our flows, the process behind the practice, the studies behind our soulful savasanas. But there is SO much love behind everything we do here. Yes Tina, Love has everything to do with it!

(Interesting side note:  Tina credits her dancing career, healthy lifestyle and moderation for her success… and now also lends her voice to multiple Mantra and Chanting CDs. Google her later, she’s amazing!)

So starting next week…(shooting for Sundays), we will send a brief weekly recap, preview or update on what’s happening at Love Yoga. And, we’ll share some of what we’re doing behind the scenes as well as the following:

  • Link to our website for the current schedule (also below) and workshop/event details.
  • Link to a Love Song strictly for your entertainment. (see above)
  • Mantras for Meditation (see below)
  • A brief summary of that week’s topic in our teacher training program, so you can follow along a bit if you’re interested.  These topics will also be integrated into that week’s classes, so you’ll be learning along with them! We cover things like the 8 limbs of yoga philosophy, The Chakras, Asana alignment (the poses), The Sutras… and more.
  • Did you know section?  For things we might forget to tell every new guest. For instance… DID YOU KNOW that you get a free tee shirt when you sign up for a 6 month membership pass…that saves you money and time?  And that you can see all the Love T-Shirt pics here!
  • ALSO DID YOU KNOW: We post on FB & IG almost every single day, sometimes more!  We announce our giveaways and special events there first!   Find and Follow us for more fun stuff!

 

Don’t Miss Next Week:

9/29 Flow, Vin & Yin, Yoga & Wine tasting. 7-8:30pm. $12/$18 at the door

9/30 Free Breaking the Stress Habit talk w/ Brodie Welch at 11am

9/30 Yoga For Anxiety w/ Suzanne $15  1-2:30pm

10/1 Teacher Training starts-both Vinyasa Flow & Gentle Yoga

10/14 Saturday Night Hot Yoga Flow by Candlelight

(See Website for details or email love@loveyogastudios.com)

 

Mantras That Matter

A Mantra can be a soothing and creative way of talking to yourself.  Translated various ways, the most common include  a sacred message, a message for the mind or protection for the mind. Here’s one that’s useful for going to sleep.

I breathe a little slower just until…
I close m
y eyes and become very still

  Click for a Printable PDF 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AS ALWAYS… WE ARE VERY GRATEFUL FOR YOUR TIME AND YOUR PRESENCE AT LOVE

7 Days of Giveaways!

A Special Thank You for 7 years! It’s been 7 years, 364 weeks, 2555 days and all of you have shown up on the mats over 53,000 times! That’s 53,000 Namastes!

We wouldn’t be here without you and we hope that we never let you underestimate how grateful we are for every single one of you.

As a token of our appreciation for you we have 7 days of giveaways!

Today we gave away chocolate (although I think we received more than we gave!). Over the next 6 days… at 7:45pm each night, we’ll choose a random yogi from that day’s classes.

We’re giving away tee shirts, sweatshirts, 30 day yoga passes, Yoga Books, Workshops and private yoga sessions!

Come to Class or register here!

Thank you to everyone that shared thisspecial 7 year anniversary with us today!

COMING SOON:
9/30 Friday night flow and wine tasting

9/30 Breaking the stress habit

9/30 Yoga for Anxiety

10/1 Teacher Training online module

10/20 Oregon coast relaxation retreat

Teacher Training Update

Teacher training starts this weekend with our 8 Limbs workshop.  Open to everyone as an intro to yoga and an intro to yoga teacher training.  Learn the basic concepts that bring more clarity, confidence, calm and courage into your life.  Then, if you’d like to share those concepts with others… stay with us for the remainder of the training. If you prefer…. take those concepts and practice them in your own practice for a deeper understanding of who you are. 

Falling In Love….

Seems like that should just be the title of all of our posts.  Falling in Love… especially this time of year.  Falls always seems a little like January 1 with a lot of new beginnings and refreshers.  The start of a new school year, getting back into routines, new events and workshops and new classes on the schedule.  Check out our upcoming events and workshops: 8 limbs, Stress Habits and the Relaxation Retreat at the Oregon Coast!

Plus! Restorative yoga on Sunday night is back!  Brenda Sherman and Ali Moriniti will be alternating Sunday nights to bring you a soothing end to the weekend and a smart start to the week!


Our Back to School Specials include:

FREE T-shirt with a new 6 month membership!
FREE Class Pass with every new membership you refer!
FREE workshop: Break the Stress Habit 9/30
8 Limbs of Love Yoga Teacher Training starts 9/16!

And our Brand New Tee Shirts for Fall are here and they are all about ‘THE PRACTICE’!
So… Fall back in Love with your Practice and join us on the mats!

 

 

Yoga, Writing & Relaxation

OREGON COAST YOGA, WRITING & RELAXATION RETREAT.

You Matter! Fall is coming and the Coast is calling! Spend your time at The Inn at Otter Crest however you like with sessions throughout the weekend for yoga, writing, meditation, relaxation, shinrin-yoku (Japanese forest bathing: aka walking in the forest), fresh air and freedom. It’s the perfect space and the perfect blend of solitude and connection. Share a room or reserve your own for this weekend retreat.

This weekend is intended to give you the space to connect to yourself and engage or uncover the creativity or relaxation that you crave.  It sounds cliché but it is really, really, really hard to make time for ourselves.  Not just for a nap or a movie or a walk.  For what we most want to do for ourselves… yet never seem to find the time.  Explore some options without any responsibility.  Create the space for whatever it is you want to do… and then take that feeling home with you when you go.  Because this matters.  You matter.

 

The Inn at Otter Crest is tucked away on the Oregon Coast between Newport and Lincoln City.  It has direct access to the beach as well as forested trails to Devil’s Punchbowl, Mo’s Chowder house and Beverly Beach.

Friday afternoon/evening:  Welcome Reception, Intro session and Yoga Nidra @ 8pm
Saturday Morning:  Fresh Juice, Yoga/meditation, Breakfast, Creativity Session, Free time.
Saturday Evening:   Dinner, evening activity, Yoga Nidra @ 8pm
Sunday Morning:  Fresh Juice, Yoga/Meditation, Breakfast, Creativity Session, Free time.

Price includes reception, 2 nights lodging, meals, creativity workshop, yoga and support. * One meal may be on your own depending on the activity you choose.

Register by Sept. 15th for Early Bird Prices: $640/pp Private room;  $470/pp Shared room
After Sept. 15th:  $690/pp private room; $520/pp shared room

Email with any questions: love@loveyogastudios.com

Summer Fun & Yoga Tee Flash Sale!

August 1st 4pm.  Evening Kayaking w/dinner by Gathering Together Farm!
$99 includes shuttle to and from cars, gear, guide and grub!
Sign up here by Friday July 28th:  http://bit.ly/2sFQRPy

August 3rd 9:30am.  Morning Secret Garden Yoga
$14 drop in or use your current class pass
Shady spots available. Enjoy free iced teas afterward!
Option to stay for a $10 brunch
Christie’s Garden is a half mile from the studio on North Albany Road.
Sign up here for class:  http://bit.ly/2eIPYEA
and you will receive an email to opt in or out for brunch

August 26th. 2 day Yoga and Mountain Biking skills Workshop
$160 covers this unique event that will integrate yoga & mountain biking skills together.
We will do yoga, practice MTB skills and ride trails together!
Click the link for the schedule and to register:  http://bit.ly/2tvm8G2

September 16/17th  2 day 8 limbs of Yoga Workshop $120
10:30am – 2:30pm w/breaks
Learn the 8 limbs of yoga. Explore the Chakras and the Magic of Sanskrit Mantras!
Sign up here:  http://bit.ly/2vBT1Cq

 

Flash Sale!
5$ off All YOGA TEE SHIRTS & $10 off REMAINING HOODIES!
Through the End of July! That gives you a week to get in and find a tee or hoodie to Love!

Wanna know what Love is?

Cue Foreigner here and just try not to sing along.  It’s impossible to keep up with all the moments at Love Yoga that make it so uplifting.  They happen too often and too fast for me to even write about them, much less post about them in a meaningful way.  I have over 6000 photos on my phone… (yes, it’s a problem).  60% of which are yoga related.  I don’t have photos of everything that happens at Love… but I have the memories of most of it.  New teachers testing their courage.  Our guests becoming friends and sharing their milestones.  Teachers reaching out to each other for moral support.  Someone’s first crow pose.  Someone’s first time sitting cross legged.  Someone’s first time rolling up off the floor without momentum… just pure core strength.  Someone stopping an anxiety attack in its tracks.  Someone sleeping 9 hours straight after a restorative class.  Someone ‘getting’ meditation… finally!  Someone feeling like a better parent because they felt more patient after class.  People have shared these and so many more moments with us about how this practice has helped.  I think to myself every single time…sharing these moments might help more people to relax, sleep better, have patience, heal, strengthen, connect and love. Naturally.  So I will try.  I will try to share more often.  I’ll start with three recent photos that remind me over and over again… how surrounding yourself with an uplifting environment and uplifting people… absolutely lifts your spirits, inspires your life and instills a sense of love and connection.

First up… the teachers of Love.  Without whom Love would not exist.  Probably enough said.  But another amazing thing to know about these teachers is that they continue to explore, study and learn simply for the sake of providing a better experience.  They continually seek out workshops, courses, online studies and additional trainings.  They stay connected in our online training groups supporting each other and sharing their combined knowledge with each other.  This makes a huge difference in the qualities of a teacher.  Thank you Kelly, Erin, Erin, Renae, Sabrina, Amy, Ali, Aunnie and all those who came before you and those joining us this month!

Next… our guests, our customers, our yogis, our dedicated community, our friends, our family, our coworkers, our neighbors.  However they found us… this group shows up.  Smiling, sweet and sassy with a song in their hearts…. seriously… song in their hearts.  Last Saturday the morning class spontaneously broke out into a hearty rendition of ‘Some kind of wonderful’ during their favorite core flow.  It was a class I will never forget. And I say that often to myself.  That was the best class.  And I mean it every single time.  They/You make this place feel amazing.  Many of our classes have graciously posed for photos over the years…. but this one… this is ‘The Choir’.

 

 

Lastly… the courage we see in people never fails to astound.  Baby Boomers have cautiously strolled into the studio having never set foot on a yoga mat.  Mothers of 3 in med school find a few moments on the mat for themselves. 30 something dads give it a go even though sometimes they’re the only dude in class. And those who venture into teacher training take the plunge and commit to putting their heart and soul on the mat in front a group of unfamiliar faces.  Courage. Bravery. Moxie. Character. Enthusiasm. A sense of adventure and a willingness to light the path.  They are the luminaries.   These luminaries will be rotating through our new Sunday morning class… simply in order to practice.  We hope you’ll join them!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Yes this is what Love is.  Uplifting each other. Inspiring each other.  To go out into the world and be brave, courageous and uplifting for others as much as possible.