Move with greater ease. Live with greater freedom

Discover how the  combined benefits of the Alexander Technique and yoga therapy can help you reduce pain, improve posture and balance, manage stress, and develop lifelong habits that support health and well-being. Through personalized, one-on-one sessions, you'll learn practical skills to move more freely, feel more resilient, and live with greater ease.

My approach to holistic well-being.

I believe in empowering individuals to rediscover their natural poise and reduce chronic tension. My integrated approach combines the mindful movement principles of the Alexander Technique with the therapeutic benefits of yoga, offering a unique path to improved physical and mental health. I work with you to understand your specific needs and guide you toward lasting change.

A journey to mindful movement.

I bring a wealth of experience and a deep passion for helping others achieve greater well-being. My journey into the Alexander Technique and yoga therapy was driven by a personal quest for ease and efficiency in movement.

I completed the three-year teacher certification program at the American Center for the Alexander Technique in New York City in 1995.

For nearly 30 years, I have maintained a private practice helping people improve posture, reduce pain, move with greater ease, and develop greater awareness of their bodies. I have taught the Alexander Technique at Cornish College of the Arts and the Northwest Actor's Studio Conservatory, and have presented workshops at  music centers and professional groups including Seattle University, the University of Puget Sound, Icicle Creek Music Center, and the U.S. Army Band at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

My approach is shaped by a lifelong study of movement as a dancer, choreographer, and educator. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Dance and Liberal Arts from Portland State University and served on the dance faculties of Lewis & Clark College and Portland State University, teaching modern dance, ballet, improvisation, and repertory.

In addition to the Alexander Technique, I am a certified yoga teacher and yoga therapist. I completed 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) certifications and my 800-hour International Association of Yoga Therapists certification training in 2022. I integrate yoga therapy, mindfulness, breath work, and therapeutic movement practices with the principles of the Alexander Technique to support physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

"Sara is a caring, knowledgeable, non-judgmental guide in seeking ease and awareness for her students. When it comes to feeling restored and re-energized, one Alexander lesson with Sara is worth a dozen massages treatments. As a drummer, singer, and avid tennis player, I make frequent use of her teachings to free myself of tension, increasing my stamina and allowing me to perform at a high level. "    

— Jeff M, musician, Seattle

"I first visited Sara nearly 9 years ago. I was in severe pain - my back, my shoulders, and my neck hurt. Even worse, my mind was frantic and anxious. I would like to say that my first lesson was transformational, but it was the second lesson that changed my life. I still remember how incredible I felt after getting up from the table, realizing how powerful this skill was. Sara taught me skills that are essential in my high stress lifestyle - I would not be able to function without the things I learned from her. "

— Clay, executive, technology 

"I took lessons from Sara for years in Seattle. She saved me from serious back issues and helped me navigate life in a much healthier fashion. I think she is wonderful. "

— John, mountaineer

Ready to start your journey? 

In person lessons in Setúbal, Portugal.
Online lessons available worldwide.

Contact 

Email: saragpadilla@gmail.com

Phone: +1 206 788 0272 

WhatApp: 915 028 493