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Your Yoga business is a living, breathing extension of who you are

It’s shaped through presence, not perfection, unknowingly built in the quiet moments of true embodiment and woven into the daily practices you hold dear. We could never be separate from what is shared from within our soul.

you’re at home here

if you’re longing for a steadier, more embodied way of teaching.

one that honours your nervous system, your voice and the season you’re in as a teacher (it’s okay to be a ‘beginner’, you don’t need to fake it till you make it).

The Embodies Guid is for yoga teachers who want guidance in their yoga career without stripping you of your authentic gifts I hold so dear. We explore depth here without pressure, and offer a real space to grow whether that’s in finding your true voice, wondering where to go after YTT or planning your first retreat.

Here, we slow things down to travel forward and the best thing about mentorship? It deepen your relationship with your own practice. The foundation of all embodied Yoga teachers.

No matter what you need support with, we’ll build a sustainable teaching experience rooted in integrity, confidence, and care.

You don’t need to arrive polished. You’re welcome exactly as you are.

LET'S BEGIN

l just wanted to let you know that although I only attended a few classes with you, your energy and love truly had an amazing impact on me. I was going through a tough time during my time back in the UK and I will never forgot leaving one of your classes with a sense of relief and strong emotions. I left crying, but not because I was sad, but because I felt a sense of new beginnings which you had a massive impact on . Now I am starting my own yoga journey in Asia which your classes had a massive influence on. I hope this brightens your day as you have mine.

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Inside The Embodied Guide,

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This mentorship is not a rigid framework. It’s a living tapestry, woven around you, your practice and the season of teaching you’re in.

Each mentorship journey is unique and I will support you with a range of modalities and nervous system-aware teaching honed over the years including voice support, confidence building techniques, purpose uncovering and somatic tools to work with experiences like fear, visibility and activation.

We’ll discover embodied sequencing that arises from felt sense instead of memorisation and how to hold fast on your true path despite the noise.

I will hold space for you to reflect, integrate and provide real practice guidance on classes, retreats and the realities of teaching.

Nothing is forced. The work unfolds at your pace, guided by what feels most alive and relevant for you.

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Is this mentorship for me?

If you’re a yoga teacher longing to teach with more confidence and ease.

If you’ve just finished your 200h and are wondering, what next?

You feel called to deepen your embodiment, not just your theory.

You want support, and not to be alone in the building of your offerings that honours your nervous system, not pushes it.

If you’re navigating self-doubt, imposter syndrome or fear of being seen

You’re interested in teaching retreats, workshops, or trainings and want support from someone with a wealth of experience.

You want mentorship that is grounded, honest, and human

You’re ready to grow, wether that’s into teaching full time or expanding, without losing yourself in the process

This mentorship isn’t about becoming someone else.
It’s about becoming more you. Steady, embodied, and rooted in integrity.

LET'S DISCOVER TOGETHER
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Meet your mentor,

Sadie Tonks

Sadie brings over a decade of teaching experience as a senior teacher (ERYT500), alongside twenty years as a professional actor - a background that’s deeply shaped her relationship with voice, presence and truly holding a room. Your past lives and previous jobs were more helpful than you can imagine.

Sadie’s led international retreats, taught and welcomed countless students and truly knows what it feels like to stand at the front of the mat. Nerves, wobbles, sheer bliss and all.

With training in somatic therapy, Sadie takes her mentorship beyond the mind to supports you through deeper blocks like imposter syndrome and self-doubt.

This is a human space. Sadie’s mixed up her lefts and rights (more than once), lost a few students on the mat and hosted her very first retreat with equal parts devotion and quiet terror.

Some stumbles are a rite of passage. Others are much nicer to sidestep with someone who’s already tripped over the obstacle.

This mentorship offers steady guidance, honest reflection, and a deep sense of ‘you’re not alone’, so you can grow with confidence, clarity and a little more ease.

TENDER, MESSY, WILD AND WHOLE

THE PROCESS

Getting started is simple and spacious — no pressure, no rush.

Begin by filling out the enquiry form below. This gives me a sense of where you are, what you’re longing for and whether this mentorship feels like the right fit for you.

Once I receive your form, I’ll be in touch personally to arrange our first session or answer any questions you may have. From there, we’ll schedule your sessions and begin the work together, at a pace that feels supportive, grounded and right for you.

This mentorship is relational and responsive. We move slowly, with care and in conversation with what’s present for you - the only way to create nervous system safe, lasting growth.

INVESTMENT

Mentorship sessions are 60 minutes and offered in the following ways:

Single Session - 60 minutes | £95

6 Session Package - 6 × 60 minutes | £510

10 Session Package - 10 × 60 minutes | £800

Packages are designed to support deeper integration and continuity over time. Payment details and scheduling will be shared once we connect.

If you’re unsure which option is right for you, please reach out using the form below and we’ll explore what feels most supportive.

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Let’s move forward together,

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Together we’ll feast on wholesome, nourishing meals a using fresh, seasonal, local Portuguese produce, connecting you back to mother nature’s wisdom

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Enjoy a group trip to the beach, refresh your body and soul in the spectacular 16m pool at your leisure

There will be ample time to relax & do as little (or as much) as you feel called to do

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“It was truly the most well held & beautifully abundant time. Thank you making it easy to reconnect to me”

19th - 23rd September 2026

EMBODIED ROOTS

PORTUGAL

DO YOU FEEL THE CALL?

RESERVE YOUR SPOT
  • 5 Days & 5 Nights at our Casolas. A tranquil, secluded sanctuary in Alentejo, Portugal

    • 3 wholesome, nourishing meals a day using fresh, seasonal, local Portuguese produce

    • 2 somatic & embodied practices a day including Authentic Flow, Shake The Dust, Embodied Yin & more.

    • Somatic Workshops

    • Organised trip to the beach

    • Unlimited use of the spectacular 16m pool

    • Welcome Pack

    • Time to relax

    • Time to do as little or as much as you feel called to do

    • Flights

    • Transfers (we will help you organise once we know everyone's flights)

    • Extra meals/food & drink out

    • Taxis if wanting extra trips exploring outside of what we have scheduled

  • Secure your space today with a £300 non-refundable deposit.

    Double Occupancy - £1199pp

    Solo Ocupancy - £1749pp

  • Secure your space today with a £300 non-refundable deposit.

  • A lot of love, energy & planning goes into these retreats & payments are put down in advance to make the magic happen. Please read the Terms & Conditions before confirming your adventure,

    Full T's & C's

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DANCING. SHAKING. FLOWING. SOFTENING. BEING. RESTING. RECONNECTING. ROOTING.

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FAQs

  • All classes will be suitable for all levels.

    Somatic practices invite exploration in your own body, it's never about what you can or cannot do.

    All you need is an open mind & your beautiful self.

    Remember, we were all just starting out once..!

  • Absolutely. I adore a solo retreat. This retreat is kept intimate so we can truly connect with one another.

    You can have your own solo hideaway room or share with fellow solo retreaters in either a triple or double occupancy room.

  • Not a problem at all, simply let me know your dietary requirements when booking. We do our very best to cater to all dietary requirements.

  • Our retreat Sanctuary is located South of Grândola, 90 minutes from Lisbon Airport.

    The Full address & suggested flights will be sent once booked.

  • Join us in Portugal from 4pm on Thursday 19th September 2026.

    Goodbyes & Departure will be by 10am on Tuesday 23rd.

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