Sara
Awada
Sara Awada is a somatic coach dedicated to helping women release pent-up emotions and blocked energy through therapeutic mind-body techniques.
Location: OYH Yoga Studio in Dumbo, Brooklyn
Classes: The Embodied ONE: Somatics
Sara
Awada
Sara Awada is a somatic coach dedicated to helping women release pent-up emotions and blocked energy through therapeutic mind-body techniques.
A lifelong dancer, Sara views movement as a gateway to the body’s innate freedom and flexibility. Her work is deeply informed by attachment theory, early-life development, and trauma healing. Sara is also the founder of Superslow, a company offering resources to liberate women from the relentless fast pace of modern life, reclaim their freedom, and cultivate thriving relationships through the art of embodiment. She lives in Brooklyn with her husband Josh and their son Laith.
Questions. Answers.
What about teaching inspires you?
What inspires me most about teaching is the co-creative nature of each session with my students. Every class is unique, shaped by the individual experiences, emergent material, and emotional states of the students. There’s a Japanese expression that captures this perfectly: “Ichi-go ichi-e,” meaning “one time, one meeting”—a moment never to be repeated or replicated. I never take for granted how sacred that is.
Go to grounding pose?
Makarasana, or Crocodile Pose: Lying belly down, I allow my abdomen to rest with gravity. When I’m holding on to any energetic, mental, or emotional load, this pose helps me release that weight and reminds me that I am supported by the earth.
What is the biggest goal you want to accomplish in the next year?
I recently had my first child, and my goal is to be present and supportive during this crucial first year, which is foundational for his nervous system development.
What makes a house a home?
Music, books, and family.