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SALLY GARDNER

ABOUT

ABOUT ME

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Hello and welcome!

My name is Sally Gardner, and I am a devoted student and practitioner of yoga, a qualified 500hr+ yoga teacher, somatic movement instructor, yoga nidrā facilitator and an 850hr yoga therapist in training with The Yoga Therapy Institute, Amsterdam. 

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As a yoga teacher and facilitator, I’m passionate about helping people move through life with more vitality and ease—even when pain or other challenges are part of the journey. Having personally dealt with persistent leg and shoulder pain, I understand how frustrating and draining it can be when pain and discomfort impact your daily routine and the activities you love. This experience fuels my compassion and dedication to creating supportive, tailored programmes that meet each individual where they are.

I've also had the privilege of working with people who live with long-term conditions such as CRPS, fibromyalgia, and osteoarthritis as well as with those with persistent lower back and knee pain. These experiences have deepened my understanding of how diverse and complex pain can be, and how important it is to approach each person’s needs holistically. I know firsthand how vital it is to have the right tools and support to manage pain, build resilience, and find joy in movement again.

My approach combines a deep knowledge of anatomy, physiology, and mind-body practices with practical, down-to-earth guidance rooted in yogic philosophy and modern pain science. Whether we're working to improve movement, reduce stress, or improve overall well-being, I strive to offer a warm and compassionate space where you feel truly heard and supported. Together, we’ll focus on creating a balanced and sustainable practice that fits your unique needs, helping you move through life with greater ease and comfort.

While selected cases are overseen by my supervisors at The Yoga Therapy Institute, as part of my continued training and to ensure that you receive the best possible care and support, I want to assure you that all cases presented are kept anonymous and are only shared with your approval. Please also know that I am always happy to work alongside others including medical doctors, psychotherapists and other healthcare professionals, while using Yoga Therapy as a complementary discipline to support you. As a student of The Yoga Therapy Institute and a student member of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, I follow and am held to their professional code of ethics and responsibilities in all of my work.

ॐ शान्ति शान्ति शान्तिः

ośānti śānti śānti

(Om, peace in me, peace in nature, peace in the universe)

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RELATED TRAINING

With gratitude to all my teachers.

Ongoing studies

850hr Yoga Therapy || Montserrat G Mukherjee, The Yoga Therapy Institute || 2+year programme, IAYT accredited

Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science || Greg Lehman, Physiotherapist and S&C coach

Sādhana School 2024-2025 || Jacob Kyle, Embodied Philosophy

Attended studies

 

Yoni Shakti: Well Woman Yoga Therapy || Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, Nehanda Truscott and Sivani Mata Francis, The Yoga Nidrā Network || 9-month programme, IAYT accredited

Assessment Procedure & Treatment for Lower Back Pain & Herniated Discs || Montserrat G Mukherjee, The Yoga Therapy Institute

Total Yoga Nidrā Facilitator ||  Uma Dinsmore-Tuli, Nirlipta Tuli and Yoli Maya Yeh, The Yoga Nidrā Network || 4-month programme, IAYT accredited

Total Yoga Nidrā Foundation ||  Uma Dinsmore-Tuli and Nirlipta Tuli, The Yoga Nidrā Network 

Yoga Therapy for Anxiety Attacks || Montserrat G Mukherjee, The Yoga Therapy Institute

Applied Somatic Counselling Skills || Esther van der Sande, The Yoga Therapy Institute

Philosophy: The Heart of Classical Tantra || Tova Olson, Saraswati Studies

Explain Pain: Contemporary Pain Science and Education || Tim Beames, NOI Group

Certified Somatics Movement Instructor || Sarah Warren, Somatic Movement Centre

Philosophy: Non-dual Śivia Tantra || Christopher Hareesh Wallis, Tantra Illuminated

Yoga and Neuroscience Connection™ || Kristine Weber, Subtle® Yoga

40hr Subtle® Yoga Revolution || Kristine Weber, Subtle® Yoga

80hr The Body Athletic || Sarah Ramsden, Sport Yoga

500hr YTT || Shiva Tattva Yoga School, Rishikesh, India

 

MA Illustration || University of Central Lancashire, UK

BA (Hons) Education || University of Cumbria, UK

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