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“At the core of [this class] is Sigel’s trauma-sensitive training, with an acute focus on boosting consent culture. ‘Everything you do with your body is up to you,’ Sigel explains. ‘We’re working to disrupt the power dynamics between teacher and student by asking people to choose how they want to use their bodies.’ … A choose-your-own-adventure, placing each practicing yogi in the driver’s seat of their experience. Katie Pierce, an active QT member, elaborates, ‘Your body is the teacher in these classes. Sasha’s guidance fades away and your intuition and appreciation—for your body, your identity, and the people around you—rises up to fill the void.’”
“The fear of discrimination and marginalization against minorities gets amplified in settings where people open up and are vulnerable.
‘In terms of yoga, in particular, the relationship with the body can be quite different for folx in the queer community. There’s often part of the hate that gets directed at the queer community that is body and image-focused,’ Sigel, who is trained in trauma-sensitive yoga, explained.
‘Particularly with people who are gender-nonconforming or trans, there is oftentimes a lot of unprocessed trauma that is held in the physical body.’”
Praise for Private Sessions
“Sasha is the embodiment of healing and restoration. Not only did she bring joy, humor, and warmth to each session, I am so impressed by her deep knowledge of a variety of meditation practices and her ability to intuitively and gracefully tailor meditation to my unique needs. Each and every session I had with her made me feel seen, accepted, and understood, and the space that she held for me was so generous and nourishing. Sasha's presence in my life has helped me cultivate so much compassion for myself and others within my spiritual practice, and I'll be carrying our work with me for a long time.” –Elaine Lo, Meditation Client
“Sasha Sigel is beyond wonderful. She is a natural healer, great listener, creative problem-solver, skilled practitioner, and kind and gentle soul. With a combination of studied craft, intuition, and (I believe) magic, Sasha is adept at healing what ails you and will guide you toward increased flexibility, self-soothing, and awareness. I have had mobility problems for the last few years, and Sasha has deftly tailored a program to fit my limited mobility and flexibility. I have been consistently stunned by the level of attention, creativity, and empathy she brings to each session. Sasha’s grace in her one-on-one sessions is matched only by her true care for others and respect for the practice itself. It has been an absolute boon to my life to work with this gifted teacher! If there’s one thing you do, go to Sasha!” -Isabel Martin, Brooklyn, NY
“Sasha is a truly inspiring being. She has guided me with presence and wisdom to a deeper awareness of my body, my trauma, and the nature of reality. I feel so much lighter since we began working together. Her practice feels like the embodiment of loving-kindness: may you be happy, healthy, and free.” -Reiki Client and Yoga Student
“Sasha’s energy is an absolute gift in my reiki journey. In just a few sessions, her work has allowed me explore aspects of myself that I didn’t know were so integral to my artistic self. Since our sessions have begun, I have found more confidence in my ambitions, which consequently has brought forth new and exciting opportunities. Sasha is such a kind soul who serves as a gentle, yet assured guide into the spiritual/energetic realm that we could all stand to visit every once in a while.” -Reiki Client and Yoga Student
“…I came to Sasha wanting to try reiki for the first time and was so surprised at how relaxing, and re-centering the process was… I was skeptical about Reiki, and thought I'll try it, but it probably won't work. Boy was I wrong! … I immediately felt tingling in my body over where she was holding her hands, she wasn't even touching me! She started the session on my feet and then on my head working her way all over my body. She has such a soothing and calming touch, I went into deep relaxation right away and even started to snooze off towards the end. When we were done, I was amazed at how different I felt, so much more relaxed and my headache and sciatica were gone! We ended our session discussing how the energy exchange felt and if my problems were addressed. I loved every second of the session with Sasha and I highly, highly recommend her! She's the most generous, warm person and I will continue my reiki with her. I can't recommend her enough.” -Reiki Client and Yoga Student
Praise for Group Classes
“Sasha's teaching style is a beautiful balance of honoring yoga's roots and understanding the need to adapt for a more inclusive practice. As a queer South Asian woman with chronic illness and pain, there are many things that have driven me away from popular yoga spaces, and I have been very thankful for Sasha's warm and understanding approach. I have deeply infiltrative endometriosis and chronic pelvic pain, and Sasha's ‘Yoga for Pelvic Health’ course provided a ton of knowledge that has been really helpful in creating a home practice that works for me.” - Participant from Yoga for Pelvic Health course
“The summer gay camp was an excellent and well organized event, filled with rest, corrective experiences, and joy. In a group of mostly unknown folks, Sasha created a space that established being safe enough through participation flexibility and optional movement. Be Queer Now consistently facilitates community practice through accessibility, freedom within the form, and centering communal+individual agency.” - Participant from Be Queer Now’s Summer Gay Camp
“Sasha builds safety with intention in Queer and Trans Yoga. It took jut one class to have me hooked. Sasha does all that she can to center all queer voices and to give us ownership over the space that we create together. I always feel cared for in our classes together and have grown tremendously in my practice thanks to her gentle guidance.” - Rae, yoga student
“As a yoga teacher myself, I truly enjoy Sasha's yoga classes and especially her trauma-informed approach to teaching, which creates an inclusive and supportive atmosphere for participants. Her energy is warm and inviting and she always offers many options to customize your practice to your body moment by moment. I also appreciate that she honors the history and the roots of yoga by teaching a well-rounded practice including yoga philosophy, movement, meditation, and breathwork.” - Lindsay Sarah, yoga teacher
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