About Sarah

Sarah TV Russell has a wildly diverse professional background which has somehow set her on an interesting journey that has evolved perfectly. From tech startups and media, to a long career in yoga, fitness and wellness as an entrepreneur, and now consulting for the US government, Sarah jokes that there is no way she would have believed this is what she would be doing with her life. And she couldn’t be happier about it!

Sarah is a multifaceted professional who seamlessly integrates her academic background and diverse expertise to drive organizational excellence and empower individuals through yoga teaching. Armed with a BA in Intercultural Communications and a Master of Social Science, Sarah brings a unique perspective to her roles as a Workplace Innovation leader and yoga instructor. Her academic foundation enriches her strategic approach to leveraging AI in Learning Architecture enhancement and spearheading Digital Transformation initiatives, ensuring seamless integration and optimization for organizations.

Certified in Prosci Change Management, SAFe POPM, and LUMA Human-Centered Design, Sarah's proficiency extends beyond traditional leadership roles. Her ability to navigate change and facilitate impactful transformations is complemented by her deep understanding of human behavior and design thinking principles. As a E-RYT500 yoga instructor and practitioner for two decades, Sarah's dedication to yoga teaching is underscored by her commitment to continuous learning and growth. She has logged thousands of yoga practice and training hours, graduated over 500 students from yoga teacher training modules, and led thousands of students across the globe on retreats or at festivals to tap into their divine self and explore their own practice authentically. Her expertise in yoga philosophy and teaching methodologies informs her holistic approach to leadership development, enabling individuals to thrive both professionally and personally.

Drawing from her academic background, professional certifications, and extensive experience consulting for over 60 organizations, Sarah's holistic business approach, rooted in yoga philosophy, sets her apart in the business world. Whether leading digital transformation efforts or guiding yoga teacher trainings, Sarah empowers individuals to excel in their path forward, embodying the principles of authenticity, resilience, and continuous improvement. Based in the Rocky Mountains of the US, Sarah balances her dynamic career with a passion for outdoor adventures, reflecting her commitment to holistic well-being and self-discovery.

If you’re looking to take the leap into self-employment, expand your business portfolio or just need a nudge to find yourself, Sarah has the tools to help you get there. 

Below are Sarah’s most sought-after offerings for teaching and coaching engagements.

Yoga Teacher Training

Sarah’s yoga offerings include alignment-based, intelligently-sequenced classes which she calls BhAvana™. The asana is influenced by Shiva Rea, Tias Little and Les Leventhal. It is also deeply influenced by Douglas Brooks and Rajanaka yoga in philosophy, mudra and meditation practices. They are a unique blend of woven theme through pranayama, meditation, spoken word contemplation and subtle body awareness. Sarah offers two modalities - BhAvana Vinyasa™ (often referred to as Flow & Restore), a peak sequence vinyasa based in a rigorous mandala-style flow, followed by blissful relaxation though contemplative meditation. The second is BhAvana Restorative™, a poetic conversation between body and mind through meandering wisdom of the sutras and other sacred texts, Yoga Nidra techniques, and embodied in deep rest and relaxation to heal the body, mind and soul on a deep level. The common thread between BhAvana™ vinyasa or restorative is the process of woven contemplative meditation and observation through tantric imagery. All of Sarah’s trainings are approved and certified through YA for CEUs and students wishing to undertake 200 Hour YTT.

Equine-Assisted Leadership

As a lifelong equestrian, Sarah leads executive equine-assisted leadership trainings which utilizes interactions with horses to foster self-awareness, communication, and leadership skills, offering a unique experiential learning approach for personal and professional development.

Business & Leadership Coaching

With decades of experience in building brands, businesses, and leaders, Sarah’s business coaching clients have gone from barely getting by to six-figure earnings within 12 months. She specializes in scaling up start-up companies in preparation for purchase, expansion and franchising. Sarah uses a holistic approach and applies change management practices to create a roadmap to manage expectations, to ensure success, positive growth and agility as life circumstances and a fluctuating marketplace can bring. With a deeply rooted understanding of market trends and leadership objectives, she aims to make the impossible possible. No matter what the endeavor, she gets results through her LEAP Method.