Welcome
Aquamarine Yoga honors the journey of each individual. From those just beginning yoga to those deepening their practice, we offer space for steady, heartfelt progress on your path. The Patanjali Yoga Sutras remind us that realization in yoga arises through faith, effort, remembrance, integration, and insight; and that the path of yoga unfolds differently for everyone: slowly, moderately, or intensely. Whether your calling is gentle or fervent, we’re here to support your sincere desire for clarity, relaxation, and freedom.
Goddess Saraswati painting by Raja Ravi Varma
Goddess Lakshmi painting by Raja Ravi Varma
Goddess Kali painting by Raja Ravi Varma
Everyone can progress in Yoga at their own rate.
Patanjali Yoga Sutras
Sutra I.20
श्रद्धावीर्यस्मृतिसमाधिप्रज्ञापूर्वक इतरेषाम्॥२०॥
śraddhā-vīrya-smr ̥ ti samādhi-prajñā-pūrvaka itareṣām ॥20॥
If you are not yet fully realized in yoga, cultivate: 1) faithful certainty in your path 2) enthusiasm for your practice 3) memory of the process of stilling the mind 4) deep concentration, and 5) real spiritual knowledge.
Sutra I.21
तीव्रसंवेगानामासन्नः॥२१॥
tīvra-saṁvegānām-āsannaḥ ॥21॥
For those who practice yoga with an earnest desire for liberation, realization is near.
Sutra I.22
मृदुमध्याधिमात्रत्वात् ततोऽपि विशेषः॥२२॥
mr ̥du-madhya-adhimātratvāt-tato’pi viśeṣaḥ ॥22॥
Earnest practice can be further divided into 3 rates: slow, moderate, and intense.
Sandi Higgins Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Asana Photo by Sachin Shetty ~ Aquamarine Yoga © 2025
Sandi Higgins Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Asana Photo by Sachin Shetty ~ Aquamarine Yoga © 2025
Sandi Higgins Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Asana Photo by Sachin Shetty ~ Aquamarine Yoga © 2025
Sandi Higgins Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Asana Photo by Sachin Shetty ~ Aquamarine Yoga © 2025
Sandi Higgins Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Asana Photo by Sachin Shetty ~ Aquamarine Yoga © 2025
Sandi Higgins Mysore Ashtanga Yoga Asana Photo by Sachin Shetty ~ Aquamarine Yoga © 2025
Classes with SAndi
Slow (mridu) Classes
Restorative Yoga
Kirtan
Intro to Indian Classical Music
Meditation
Moderate (madhya) Classes
Mysore Ashtanga Yoga
Vinyasa Yoga
Aqua Yoga
Yoga Anatomy & Philosophy
Meditation
Intense (adhimatra) Classes
Mysore Ashtanga Yoga
Dance Fitness
Sutra Study & Chanting
Meditation
JUne 2025
Moon Days
Wednesday, June 11th - Full Moon ♡
Wednesday, June 25th - New Moon ♥︎
In Person
New classes, workshops, and retreats schedule coming soon.
Online
Ongoing - Private Yoga Sessions on Zoom
Pause 2 Peace
Mondays at 6pm in your local time zone. Hold vigil to end harm and practice ahimsa. Pray for all people currently affected by war, terror, genocide, hate crimes, displacement, and injustice.
How to participate:
Light a candle or a deepa in reality or in your mind’s eye (if one is not physically available).
Breathe mindfully for two minutes of silence and stillness.
Say a peace prayer.
10 Benefits of yoga practice
Mind-Body-BREATH Connection and Self-Realization
Yoga philosophy considers the physical body to be an external instrument of the inner-mind. The physical yoga practices of Asana (postures) and Vinyasa (distinct breath-based postural sequencing) develop this mind-body-breath relationship and empower each individual to learn more about their unique energetic potential. At the same time, yoga helps us to question our identifications with the impermanent mind-body and restore our inner self-image to a natural sense of wholeness.
Improved Flexibility, Muscle Tone, Balance, and Posture
While yoga is not just about our physical faculties, it does promote flexibility, strength, and improved posture, leading to better alignment, energy flow, form-function balance, and enjoyment of the physical world.
Clarity, Focus, Longevity
Regular yoga practice can improve our mental faculties too, i.e. concentration, memory, and cognitive functions, that help to clear the mind, enhance clarity, unleash creativity, and hold focus for longer durations.
Emotional Balance, Mental Health, RELAXATION
Yoga encourages mindfulness and self-acceptance, supporting emotional regulation that reduces symptoms of anxiety and depression while increasing periods of restorative relaxation.
BETTER Breathing and VoCAL EXPRESSION
Yogic breathing improves lung capacity, oxygenation, and efficiency of breath, benefiting overall respiratory health. This also facilitates a better connection with one’s voice and vocal expression.
Increased Energy Levels
Rather than depleting energy, yoga boosts vitality through relaxation, rejuvenation, and improved circulation of vital energy (prana) throughout the body-mind.
Pain Relief and Management
Yoga practice can alleviate chronic pain conditions by promoting relaxation, reducing toxicity and inflammation, and improving overall flexibility and strength.
Better Sleep Quality
Practicing yoga can improve sleep patterns and help manage insomnia by calming the mind and relaxing the body.
Spiritual Learning
Yoga philosophy offers deeply researched pathways to self-discovery, inner peace, purpose, and divine contemplation.
Bliss
Yoga practice, including chanting and kirtan, can awaken and expand experiences of natural bliss.
