Yoga teaches us mindfulness, in every aspect of our lives. Every breath. Every movement. Every interaction. Every relationship. Everything we do becomes more mindful, as we become more consciously connected to the self.

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Sarah Hannala is an international, trauma-informed Bhakti yoga teacher, Reiki practitioner, Sound Healer, Writer, Creative and Mental Health Advocate. She has over 5000 teaching hours, training and specialization in Bhakti Flow, Vinyasa, Restorative and Hatha asana practices, as well as Kirtan, Guided Meditation, Reiki and Sound Healing. She is currently based in Los Angeles, California. She teaches weekly classes at Shefa Yoga Venice and is available for private lessons and events.

Devoted to the yogic path of Bhakti (love and devotion), Sarah strives to inspire others to use the path of devotion to connect deeper with their divine higher power and in turn, fall in love with themselves, others and the world itself. She is dedicated to supporting others in their healing journeys by offering an array of healing modalities that have supported her personal experience with addiction, mental health issues and navigating trauma. 

She has studied with world renowned teachers and organizations such as Sivananda, Janet Stone, Mc Yogi, Jai Uttal and Denise Payne. Proudly awarded with the title, "Best Yoga Class" in Lake Tahoe, by the Sierra Sun Local Newspaper, in 2017 AND 2018. She has spent months teaching at a silent ashram in Bali, teaching paddle board yoga in Costa Rica and has sold out countless workshops and events.
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Sarah started practicing yoga in 2010, while struggling with her mental health along with chronic back pain, a family friend introduced Yoga as an outlet. She instantly fell in love and committed herself to a daily practice of Yoga and Meditation. Eventually taking Yoga as a physical education class in High School and immersing herself fully by studying many books, ancient texts and scriptures.

After a few years, Sarah was introduced to the practice of Kirtan (chanting) and devoted her life to the path of Bhakti Yoga; the path of love and devotion. She strongly believes in the transformational power of love and devotion, and it has become a staple of her teaching style. 
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With her innate ability to read energy, she is able to address each students’ individual needs. Sarah’s classes are an eclectic blend of urban & traditional yoga practices. Her eccentric personality is expressed by her creative flows and delicately molded playlists. Her  lineage inspires a unique teaching style that influences Seva (service),  Bhakti (Devotional Love),  Jnana (Spiritual Knowledge), Radical Self Expression and Generational Healing - leaving you feeling spiritually polished and rejuvenated.
Her classes are insightful, sweet & ultimately, rewarding. 

What people around the world are saying about her classes!

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"To love with no intentions. To love with no expectation. To love for love’s sake”. The phrases became like a warm blanket for me at the end of every physically demanding, heart opening and spiritually uplifting class I took with Sarah. I was lucky enough to move to Tahoe and found Sarah’s classes at a local yoga studio. I was hooked immediately and followed her from studio to studio. She typically begins her classes with a story about various Hindu gods who we then briefly chant in devotion to. It’s such a nice way to start class and start the connection between mind and body. Sarah’s classes are very light hearted and playful while at the same time always physically challenging. Whether it’s breaking down the basics of downward dog or working on inversions or arm balances, Sarah reminds you to have fun with yoga and not to take it too seriously. She even throws in a dance party once in awhile- her playlists are always amazing! Sarah is wise beyond her years and is a really wonderful person. I’m so happy to call her my teacher and my friend.

Jen Mitchell

Mountain Lotus Yoga

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Lake Tahoe, CA

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I really loved the yoga teacher, Sarah, she is teaching with so much heart and love. 

Sonja

Bali Silent Retreat

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Germany

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Sarah makes any studio the one you want to go to. She places a constant emphasis on love and openness in her practice, moves at a natural pace, and doesn't teach cookie cutter classes. Every session is unique and connected to the people in the room. Plus, she has great playlists.

Sam Kulla

The Sanctuary

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Lake Tahoe, CA

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Some of the teachers are 5 stars, some others are average. Sarah is 5 stars!

Miranda

Bali Silent Retreat

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Italy

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I have been lucky enough to have been graced by Sarah as a teacher and friend. She is a deeply devoted instructor and a beautiful soul. Sarah is truly a gift to the yoga community!

Stephanie Lemon

Mountain Lotus Yoga

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Lake Tahoe, CA

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From the very first class I was hooked on Sarah's class. She combined music and yoga that transformed the class into a energetic sanctuary. When I leave her classes, I feel spiritually polished as though I have experienced a deep form of prayer. She begins class by drawing attention inward, to a pure space from which a student can set intention. From here she weaves Yogic wisdom and encourages mindfulness as she slowly awakens the body through the practice of Yoga postures. Her classes are both subtle and rigorous.

Lisa Smith

Mountain Lotus Yoga

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Lake Tahoe

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Sarah is hands down one of the (if not THE) best instructor at Shefa!! Her classes are incredibly healing for me and I always leave feeling so mentally and physically refreshed.

Emma

Shefa Yoga

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Venice, CA

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I met Sarah at Mountain Lotus Yoga, she was giving weekend classes. For being such young, tiny girl, her personalty is huge and she is like a hundred years old, wise like! She made us chant and express ourselves not only physically but with all of our souls! She would talk about Hindu Gods and Deities that I didn't know..I love Sarah, we've became friends and I would value that friendship always, miss you kid!!

Rosel Stewart

Mountain Lotus Yoga

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Lake Tahoe, CA

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Sarah, the Yoga teacher, was so sweet and yet her teachings very powerful!!

Joanna

Bali Silent Retreat

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Canada

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Special mention to Sarah Hannala, I really enjoyed her yoga and meditation classes (even if I couldn't stop fidgeting).

Lucinta

Bali Silent Retreat

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Australia

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Sarah's dedication and passion as a yogini and teacher have been an inspiration in my life since the first day we met. Her genuine and heart-centered presence imbues her students with a sense of appreciation and true grace. There is an ancient knowing in her young, earthly embodiment that is exalting yet playful, wonderfully facilitating the exploration and unfolding of ones self and practice. Cues and corrections are delivered gently with effective guidance. My life and practice have truly been blessed by the devotional and loving way Sarah lives and works.Thank you for shining so, Sarah!

Jadie Tracey

The Sanctuary

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Lake Tahoe, CA

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LOVED, LOVED, LOVED Sarah Hannala!

Marilyn Mobbs

Bali Silent Retreat

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Australia

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Fantastic and inspiring teacher, Sarah; enough options to really do it your own way. 

Anonymous

Bali Silent Retreat

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Netherlands

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5 stars, amazing teachers, especially Sarah! 

Sebastian

Bali Silent Retreat

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Germany

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Sarah was my favorite teacher!! 

Anonymous

Bali Silent Retreat

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Germany

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I don't know if I've ever felt such love from a yoga teacher, and I've been practicing 16 years! 

Carla

Bali Silent Retreat

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United States

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Best teachers, best practice and every teacher brought their own special energy; thanks to Sarah for helping me with great advice! ​

Laura

Bali Silent Retreat

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Germany

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I've done all sorts of yoga for the entirety of my adult life in various cities across the world, and Sarah is truly extra special. She has a away off connecting everyone in the room and creating a warm, safe space for you to practice. Her flows are always different and unique, yet somehow exactly what you need in that moment, and the music that she so thoughtfully curates brings the soul alive. Go try her class!!

Joey

Shefa Yoga

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Venice, CA

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Sarah's one of my favorite Shefa Teachers. She has a love of her craft and community, and takes extra effort to make sure everyone feels welcome. This is a fun adventure in heated yoga. Flow sequences build up from a gentle start so you're well prepared for the more energetic power poses that follow. Chanting at the start and yelling at the top of your lungs (literally) towards the end of the class punctuate a diverse and well sequenced playlist.

Kerry

Shefa Yoga

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Venice, CA

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Wonderful class, difficult and rewarding. To my delight she also brought in Sanskrit, and more meaning than I could have expected, thank you Sarah!

Yigal

Shefa Yoga

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Venice, CA

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