Sharòn Cohen

My name is Sharòn & I am a Yoga Teacher & Yoga Therapist, based in Shenley, Hertfordshire. I have been practising yoga for almost 30 years. I discovered early on how deeply supportive & enriching yoga could be & continues to be in my everyday life. 

What is Yoga Therapy & how it can help

Yoga Therapy is an ancient, complementary healing process & journey of Self-Discovery, Love & Transformation, in Mind, Body, Breath, Heart & Soul. 

Yoga tools include beautiful Breathing & Meditation practices, appropriate & gentle postures, Relaxation techniques, Visualisation & Mantra/Chanting, very specific to each person, according to individual needs. Yoga Therapy can support people with health issues, who are willing to explore some of these practices to help soothe & manage their symptoms, with the added intention to strengthen Physical & Emotional/Mental capacity. A viable & effective option that may work alongside traditional/conventional medicine & treatments.

Health issues include Stress & Burnout, Anxiety, Depression, Digestive, Bone & Joint Disorders, Allergies, Breathing difficulties, Menopause, Fibromyalgia, CFS, Long Covid & other low-energy related illnesses. 

What to expect/look forward to

I share an authentic, compassionate & restorative style of yoga, with many potential & collaborative benefits. 

I offer a safe, calm, non-judgemental & supportive space in which to observe, explore, share & discuss thoughts & feelings, with honesty & compassion. To develop an optimistic, sensitive & intuitive attitude toward & about yourself. To encourage more clarity & confidence in relationships & communication. To gradually introduce new & effective lifestyle choices & changes, finding courage to let go of habitual patterns of behaviour & reactions that no longer serve you nor others well. To pacify, rebalance & cleanse systems on a physical, emotional, mental, energetic &/or spiritual level. To release some of the build up of trauma, resistance, stress, anxiety & tension & restore a sense of inner spaciousness, freedom & well being. To cultivate a loving connection with your heart, learning to trust strength, peace & light deep within. 

The Yoga Therapy process

The Yoga Therapy process is structured with one to one consultations (frequency depending on what suits each individual best) & the introduction of a regular, personal practice which includes an appropriate combination & sequence of yoga tools. The process is gradual, subtle, experiential & intentional, no promises are made. Changes to the practice will be suggested if necessary. The practice can become a precious opportunity to pause during the day, for quiet, rest, connection & steadiness. 

Suggestion to have your own yoga mat, a blanket & any props (for added comfort/padding) Option for Chair practice if lowering down onto the floor is too difficult. 

Arranging a consultation

In person consultations at home or option to meet online depending on location & circumstances. I also have a yoga space locally in Shenley if you'd prefer not to meet at home. I also travel to St Albans, Elstree, Borehamwood, Radlett, Bushey & Aldenham in Hertfordshire, also Stanmore & Edgware in Middlesex. 

Health Form & Disclaimer

Health Form to be completed as best you can & returned prior to first session. This is available on request. The introductory session is Health Form-based, an opportunity to connect & begin to establish support & practice going forwards. 

Further details at www.anahatasantosha.com

Gentle Yoga Day - Autumnal Self-care & Reset, Saturday 17th October 10am - 4pm, Shenley Village Hall - a special day of yoga & meditation, a tranquil space for heartfelt connection, rest & wellbeing. Please contact me for further details or to book a place. 

Yoga Therapy Tools include:

Asana, Posture-work

Pranayama, Breathwork

Dyanam, Meditation, Contemplation

Bhavana, Visualisation

Mantra, Chanting

Mudra, Hand Gestures

Svadhyaya, Self-enquiry, Talking Therapy

Connection to Chakras, subtle energy centres

Yoga Philosophy & Wisdom

Healthy & appropriate diet/eating, lifestyle & sleep habits

One hour Therapy sessions, weekly or monthly.

Introductory consultation is £60, £50 per session thereafter. 

Payment is made on the day of session & via bank transfer. Bank details are shared directly once session has been arranged. 24 hours cancellation notice, otherwise full payment is due. 

Free initial 15 minute telephone conversation or happy to correspond & answer any questions by email.

I can be flexible with arranging session times that work around my existing  schedule. Please let me know availability that you have during the week & we can then organise what's best for us both. 

Testimonials

'I feel so much more relaxed after the session, it was so compassionately delivered & wholesome. 100 percent needed & has put me in a really good headspace for the rest of the day'

'I just wanted to say thank you for your help arranging this session. I can honestly say that I slept that night, all night! I am an insomniac so rarely sleep through the night but that Wednesday night after yoga, it was like a miracle'

'It was such a relaxing session & Sharòn really knows her stuff. It was fascinating'

'Sharòn is a yoga angel. I deeply look forward to her gentle tone every Tuesday evening - wise words, faultless, clear instructions & above all her kind loving heart. Thank you for doing this work, the world needs more Sharòn'

'It was so lovely to take some time out without the feeling of guilt or placing any expectations on myself. It was a valuable re-set & I feel mich more able to tackle the rest of the day with a positive mind-set'

'I loved it! It's not often I take part in a little self-care & I felt really relaxed & rested after the session. Sharòn was a great instructor - it was extremely easy to follow her without even having to look up much'

'The class was very therapeutic. After I felt calm & relaxed. The teacher was clear & precise'

Please note:

If you have any doubts about participating in yoga practice/therapy, to consult with either your GP or Medical Professional prior to your first session.