Meet Sierra Sutphen
Founder of Studio N.11
Sierra Dawn Sutphen, an experienced ERYT 200 yoga instructor and fitness enthusiast, radiates a deep passion for yoga that transcends the physical practice. Her life's mission is to share the profound benefits of yoga and inspire others to discover freedom and joy in their everyday lives through mindful movement.
Sierra's personal journey with yoga began during her high school years in 2015. In search of self-discovery and a means to escape life's pressures, she stumbled upon yoga. Early on, she recognized the transformative power of a daily yoga practice in cultivating happiness and overall well-being. Her journey not only reshaped her body but also transformed her mindset.
The turning point in her relationship with yoga came when she stepped into a yoga studio. There, she fell in love with the vibrant energy, sense of community, and unwavering support that the yoga studio environment offered. This profound experience left her with a powerful calling: to share the gift of yoga with the world. Her vision inspired the creation of Studio N. 11, a welcoming, accessible space for yogis of all levels, anytime and anywhere.
As a yoga instructor, Sierra's primary goal is to guide individuals to meet themselves on the mat without judgment. She believes in the power of the breath and mindful movement to help her students tune into their bodies, fostering a deeper connection with oneself and the world. With over a decade of personal practice and years of teaching diverse students, Studio N. 11 is the culmination of Sierra's journey.
Sierra's teaching style is a harmonious blend of creativity and challenge, inviting her students to explore their boundaries while approaching their practice with compassion. Her classes not only build physical strength but also provide a deep sense of welcome and inner confidence.
In the eloquent words of Sierra, "Yoga is the journey of the self, through the self, to the self," echoing the wisdom of The Bhagavad Gita. Her dedication to yoga and its transformative power serves as an invitation for all to embark on a journey of self-discovery, well-being, and the joy of embracing life to the fullest.
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Intentional yoga
I’m not flexible. Can I do yoga?
Yes! Many people think they have to be flexible to do yoga. What I tell my clients who feel a limitation of not being flexible enough is that yoga is a way to discover your bodyand explore its limitation, so think a little in the future and don’t feel constrained about the situation you are in now.
The degree of flexibility and mobility of the body has a natural tendency to diminish over time and can lead you even to the welding of several spine vertebrae. This feeling of restriction in the movements is affecting both the general state of health – with back, hip, or knee pain, digestive and breathing problems, etc. as well as the way you live your emotions, the perspective you have about life, your relationships with others, etc.
Through yoga practice, you work with the flexibility and mobility of the body so you will find out that you become even more flexible. This increased easiness in your movements will be accompanied by strength, coordination, improved overall health, a state of well-being and confidence in your own abilities.
How many times a week do I need to dedicate to my yoga practice to experience the benefits?
Yoga is amazing – even if you practice it for only one hour a week, you will experience the benefits of the practice. If you can do more than that, you will certainly get more benefits. You can choose to practice yoga twice or three times a week for an hour or an hour and a half every time.
If you can only do 20 minutes a day, that’s good. Do not let time constraints or unrealistic goals to be an obstacle – it’s important to do what you can to keep regularity in your yoga practice. It is possible that after a while you naturally wish to extend your yoga practice.
I see only pictures of super-fit models promoting yoga in twisted, high-core balanced postures. I’m afraid to start because I’m afraid I wont be able to keep up.
Think about it this way. If all the clothes would be just one-size-fits-all, just like on the mannequins, we probably wouldn’t even have to bother going inside the store!
Intuitively, you know that yoga is not just for super-fit people. Just look around you! The majority resides in diversity: a multitude of shapes and sizes, that’s what we are. Thus, we have different types of yoga, adjusted for different types of people: Power Yoga, Gentle Yoga, Yoga for Beginners, Restorative Yoga, Yoga 60+ etc. – these are some of the most common approaches for yoga classes that take into account age, physical condition, possible health issues, etc.
I encourage you to explore and go to your individual edge.
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