Welcome to Sanctuary

Cedar & Sage Sanctuary

I created Cedar & Sage because I wanted to offer an INCLUSIVE yoga practice rooted in the TRUE teachings of yoga. I firmly believe by following yoga's principles, we can unite together to create a more peaceful and liberated world that uplifts, respects, and embraces all walks of life.

Nikki is a certified RYT200 Yoga Instructor that learned teaching methodologies in the stye and linage of Krisnamacarya; who was well known for adapting his practice to each individual students needs. The teachings and methodologies are rooted in the Astanga Yoga Darsana and include: Vedic Sankhya philosophy, Yamas, Niyamas, Asana Theory and Practice, Pranayama, Pratyahara, Dharana, Dhyana, Ayurvedic concepts and relationship, yogic anatomy and physiology, loops and spirals alignment, Prana, Chakra, Mantra, Mudra, and much much more.

Nikki came to yoga at a very young age but did not begin to embrace the practice until 2015, when she became sick with an illness doctors could not figure out. Yoga seemed to be the only place where she could practice gentle movement and find a sense of relief and peace. It was through a dedicated yoga practice and other ayurvedic treatments that she was able to find health again.

Over the last ten years she has worked with federal agencies, universities, and Tribal Communities in North America and abroad on projects that provide support for environmental and cultural protection, and racial equality and equity.

She decided to officially become a certified yoga teacher to teach others and herself how to create freedom for all by following yoga philosophies. It was Krisnamacharya that said, “if you can breathe you can do yoga.” Yoga is for EVERYONE no matter your background. We we need these lessons (or reminders) more than ever.

A Cedar & Sage Vow to You

The Yamas and Niyamas are ancient ethical guidelines rooted in yoga's traditional teachings. They are at the core of yoga's teachings and encourage us all to live a better and kinder life. Cedar & Sage respects yoga's true teachings and vows to always strive to embrace the following lessons when teachings students. Cedar & Sage will:

Ahimsa - Non Harm

Exude kindness and care with students; strive to thoughtfully guide students through movement; use conscious and inclusive language; and, not forget to also practice kindness and care for themselves.

Brahmacharya - Self Restraint

Practice self care and set positive, healthy boundaries in order to show up for students in the places that matter.

Asteya - Non Stealing

Never steal from others and always find creative ways to give back and create a positive impact.

Satya - Truthfulness

Be honest in thoughts, words, and deeds; use the power of speech to make a positive difference; speak up against wrongdoings; and, create silence and space for students to share their own truths.

Saucha - Purity/Cleanliness

Create time in maintaining a pure body, mind, and spirit.

Aparigraha - Non Attachment

Release what cannot be changed; work to let go of unnecessary expectations; and, always try to allow others to be who they truly are.

Santosha - Contentment

Always aim to cultivate happiness and find gratitude for students, yoga's teachings, and in as many moments as possible.

Tapas - Mindfullness

Be disciplined in providing the most authentic and genuine yoga practice for students.

Suhadyaya - Self Study

Continually practice introspection to learn what improvements need to be implemented when teaching; and, always welcome feedback from students in order to learn, grow, and provide a positive practice for all.

Ishvara Prahidhana - Devotion

Remember we are all connected to something greater; always aim to conduct practices in ways that bring unity, equality, equity, and liberation to the community and beyond; and understand in connecting and supporting others we are supporting ourselves.