Cultivating Health, Presence & Leadership
A rare combination of depth, precision, and grounded warmth.
Offerings
Five-Week Intensive
The Five-Week Intensive is a personalised one-to-one experience, offering time to explore the foundations of movement, breath, Eastern philosophy and the relationship between the body and mind.
At the heart of this work is a return to the bare basics.
Learning how to pull in, pull back, understand the role of the spine, use the limbs with greater awareness and find rhythm within the body. We begin to look at movement patterns on a simple level, understanding how different parts of the body work together and how strength, mobility and stability are cultivated.
These foundations become the starting point for so much more. As we become familiar with our own movement, we begin to recognise patterns, develop confidence and discover a natural rhythm that extends into other aspects of life.
In many ways, this becomes the dance of life.
Alongside the physical work, Eastern philosophy brings another dimension to the experience. Through enquiry, conversation and the exploration of philosophical ideas, we invite the creative self into play, allowing space for those unexpected, sometimes mystical and magical moments of understanding.
The intention is not to fix or constantly improve ourselves, but to become more knowledgeable through experience, developing the awareness and confidence to take greater responsibility for how we move, think and live.
Who the Intensive Is For
This intensive is for anyone with a curious mind and a willingness to learn.
Whether you’re a beginner, an advanced practitioner, someone navigating physical limitations, a yoga teacher wanting to deepen your understanding or simply someone looking to build greater confidence in everyday life, the work begins with where you are.
Drawing upon the breadth of my education and experience, I adapt the work to the individual, creating space for practical learning, personal enquiry and discovery.
What We May Explore
Depending on your needs, interests and experience, the intensive may include:
● Foundations of movement, mobility and strength
● The role of the spine and the relationship between the limbs and body
● Understanding simple movement patterns and the chain effect of muscle groups
● Rhythm, repetition, loading and release
● Breath, diaphragm function and pranayama
● Meditation, deep rest and restoration
● Eastern philosophy, self-enquiry and creative exploration
● Attention, energy and the relationship between body and mind
● Teaching, sequencing and hands-on adjustment skills
● Developing a sustainable personal practice
Rhythm, Repetition and Responsibility
Meeting twice a week over five weeks creates an opportunity to return to the same patterns, allowing familiarity and understanding to develop through repetition.
There is a natural call and response within this process. We observe, question, practise and return, allowing the work to unfold through experience rather than simply receiving information.
Over time, this familiarity begins to form a kind of memory. We recognise what the body needs, how to find strength, when to soften and how to use our energy more effectively.
Responsibility becomes part of this memory. The ability to show up, recognise our choices and begin participating more consciously in our own lives.
What begins as a simple movement can become a much broader understanding of ourselves, creating space for confidence, creativity and a more conscious way of being.
How It Works
Duration: Five weeks
Schedule: Two private sessions per week, each 75–90 minutes
Inclusions: Personalised pranayama and meditation recordings, alongside short movement videos highlighting alignment, movement patterns and areas for further development.
Sessions are developed around the individual and may take place in person, online or through a combination of both, depending on location and availability.
Three-Month Mentorship
The Three-Month Mentorship is a personalised one-to-one program for anyone with a curious mind and a willingness to explore, learn and develop a greater understanding of themselves.
Whether you’re an experienced practitioner, a yoga teacher wanting to deepen your knowledge and teaching skills, or simply someone looking to build greater confidence in everyday life, the work begins with where you are.
At the heart of this mentorship is time.
Time to observe, repeat, question and develop knowledge through experience. With consistency and repetition, patterns become familiar, understanding deepens and what we learn begins to take shape in everyday life.
Over three months, we explore the relationship between movement, breath, the body and mind, alongside ideas drawn from Eastern philosophy. Through practical experience, observation and conversation, we begin to recognise our patterns, understand how we use our energy and develop greater awareness of how we respond to life’s circumstances.
The intention is not simply to gather more information, but to become knowledgeable through experience and develop the confidence to take greater responsibility for how we live.
What We May Explore
The direction of the mentorship depends on the individual, their needs, interests and what they would like to develop.
Drawing upon the breadth of my education and experience, I adapt the work to the person in front of me. For some, this may involve developing physical strength, mobility and greater awareness of the body. For others, it may mean exploring Eastern philosophy, deepening a personal practice or developing the knowledge and skills to teach others.
Rather than following a fixed structure, we develop a body of work that is relevant, practical and useful to you.
Depending on the individual, this may include:
● Movement patterns, mobility and strength
● The relationship between muscles, fascia and the nervous system
● Breath, pranayama and meditation
● Repetition, awareness and progressive learning
● Eastern philosophy and self-enquiry
● Deep rest and restorative practices
● Attention, energy and the mind
● Teaching, sequencing and hands-on adjustment skills
● Personal practices that support everyday life
The Value of Time
As with the Five-Week Intensive, we meet twice a week, allowing for consistency, repetition and a deeper relationship with the work.
Over three months, this regular exchange creates a more personal and attentive relationship between us. There is a natural call and response, where observation, questions, practice and conversation inform what comes next.
Rather than moving quickly from one concept to another, we have the time to return, refine and explore things more deeply. This is where knowledge develops, not only through instruction, but through the experience of working together.
As movement becomes more familiar, the mind begins to recognise patterns and the relationship between the two becomes clearer. This also creates space for personal enquiry, recognising our choices and learning how to participate more consciously in our own lives.
Ultimately, the mentorship is about showing up, taking responsibility for ourselves and developing a body of knowledge that we can continue to draw upon independently.
How It Works
The mentorship runs over three months, with two private one-to-one sessions each week, developed around the individual.
Sessions can take place in person, online or through a combination of both, depending on location and availability.
Personalised movement practices, recordings, reflections and supporting material may be provided between sessions to encourage continued learning and integration.
The intention is to create something useful and lasting, where the knowledge gained becomes part of how you move, think and live.
Sarmarie teaches yoga philosophy and movement with a rare combination of depth, precision, and grounded warmth. She moves between Australia and overseas , with online offerings shared globally. Her teaching is rooted in over twenty years of lived experience and long-term study. She has trained and lived in ashrams across India and New Zealand, with a foundation in Vedanta philosophy, Satyananda Yoga, and Mysore Ashtanga. This depth of lineage and learning informs everything she offers, alongside her own ongoing process of healing and unravelling through life.
Meet Sarmarie
What People Are Saying
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“Working with Sarmarie has brought greater presence, steadiness and self-awareness into my everyday life. Through movement, conversation and reflection, I’ve learnt to slow down, respond rather than react, and care for myself in a more meaningful way.”
— Julian, Founder, TIGMI
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“Sarmarie’s work extends far beyond movement. She weaves philosophy, embodied practice and lived experience into a deeply personal journey that has shaped both my teaching and my understanding of myself.”
— Stephanie, Yoga Teacher, UK
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“Through our work together, I experienced a quiet but profound transformation. I developed greater clarity, self-acceptance and resilience, creating lasting change in the way I relate to myself and my life.”
— Candy, Architect, Spain
