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Embodied Poetry. Elemental Ritual. Environmental Stewardship.

Aquamarine

yoga

Meet Sandi

Welcome

𓇼 welcome to the threshold of aquamarine yoga 𓇼 traditional yoga with structure and surrender 𓇼 embodied poetry that remembers 𓇼 rhythm, ritual, and regeneration for the personal and the communal web of life 𓇼 heartfelt offerings at the confluence of spiritual devotion and self-expression 𓇼 practice, philosophy, writing, film, improv, theater, chanting, kirtan, sanskrit studies 𓇼 mysore ashtanga vinyasa, indian classical music, dance, sound healing, and aquatics 𓇼 holistic connection, ecological reverence, inner work 𓇼 personal and collective healing 𓇼 private and group classes, workshops and retreats 𓇼

Aquamarine is the color where the green of the heart chakra meets the blue of the throat chakra — where inner wisdom finds its voice and self-expression.

Aquamarine Yoga is a nexus for yoga learning and a creative force for its communication.

We aim to share stories, ancient and contemporary, of great yogis, living traditions and the many ways Yoga moves beyond the mat into our lives, art, and relationships.

Our purpose is to explore and express dharma in creative ways.

As the founder of Aquamarine Yoga, my first path was filmmaking and theater. Difficult and traumatic experiences within the film industry led me to Ashtanga Yoga, where I found healing, discipline and transformation. Now, years of practice, study and teaching are pointing me back to filmmaking, theater, and storytelling: to communicate creatively with yogic purpose, spiritual power and a deeper appreciation for how stories are crafted, why they matter, and what they can awaken in our awareness and call into action.

Thank you for being a part of this journey to create and share real yoga stories of transformation!

Do you have a yoga story you want to share? Get in touch today!

Love,

Sandi H.

Founder, Teacher, Author, and Filmmaker at Aquamarine Yoga

Upcoming Online Workshops

Led by respected teachers, scholars, artists, and practitioners, Aquamarine Yoga is thrilled to offer online weekend workshop that invite yoga students worldwide to connect more deeply with their practice by learning from those who are devoted to studying, practicing, evolving, and transforming with India’s incredible spiritual heritage.

Learn more here.

Friday, September 25th & Saturday, September 26th

10–12pm EDT (NYC)
4–6pm CEST (PARIS)
7:30-9:30pm IST (MYSURU)

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Ongoing

ONLINE PatañJali YOGA SŪTRA STUDY CIRCLE

SCHEDULE

Sundays, July 26th – September 27th, 2026

  • 7:30PM–9:00PM INDIA (IST)

  • 10:00AM–11:30AM USA (EST)

  • 4:00PM–5:30PM EUROPE (CEST)

10 Live Online Sessions

Class & Audio Recordings - Digital Handouts

SUMMER 2026 SUTRA STUDY CIRCLE REGISTRATION IS NOW CLOSED. JOIN THE WAITING LIST FOR THE NEXT CYCLE!

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  • Buy The Book

    Get your copy of Unholy, Holy, Whole, a bilingual tantric poetry memoir and yoga writing companion by Sandi Higgins. Awaken your ache, your daring and delight, and bring it all to your ink.

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  • Register for a Retreat

    Return to Nature and align with your Earth-loving soul at the historic birth place and cultural cradle of Mysore Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga on an organic coconut farm in the forest of Mysuru, Karnataka, South India.

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  • Book A Private Session

    Schedule your personalized Yoga, Meditation, and Fitness classes on land or in the water for individuals and couples.

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  • Support Independent Film

    In Progress: Jhaptal A Documentary In 10 Beats

    Discover Indian Classical Music as sacred sound, memory, and cultural heritage.

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  • Write and Read Together

    Gather for poetry and embodied writing workshops in person and online. Come to listen, come to speak, come to dance on the page.

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  • Give a Gift

    Offer someone you love a private session to honor their sacred space, celebrate their love of culture, or support their poetic inspiration. Crafted words, tailored movements, and customized rituals to honor life’s thresholds.

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  • "SANDI TEACHES THE HEART AND MIND OF YOGA IN ADDITION TO THE ASANAS."

    — Ava, Gentle Yoga and Restorative Yoga in Sarasota, Florida, USA

  • "I HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH YOGA STUDENTS IN MYSORE FROM PAST 14 YEARS BUT I DIDN'T GET TO START MY OWN PRACTICE UNTIL I MET SANDI. SHE MOTIVATED ME TO START PRACTICING AND I AM VERY GRATEFUL FOR HER AND PROUD TO SAY SHE IS MY FIRST TEACHER."

    — Pradeep, Mysore Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga in Mysuru, Karnataka, India

  • "SHE IS BY FAR MY FAVORITE TEACHER AND I TRY NEVER TO MISS ANY OF HER CLASSES! HAVING TAUGHT AND PERFORMED NORTH INDIAN CLASSICAL AND FOLK DANCE FORMS AND HAVING STUDIED YOGA FOR 5 DECADES MYSELF, I FEEL CONFIDENT IN ATTESTING SANDI’S KNOWLEDGE AND RESPECT FOR THESE PRACTICES. I TRULY APPRECIATE THE WONDERFUL ENERGY AND EXPERTISE THAT SANDI BRINGS TO HER CLASSES."

    — Mekhala, Restorative Yoga and Dance Fitness in Boulder, Colorado, USA

  • “SANDI’S CLASSES ARE VERY INFORMATIVE AND PRACTICAL AT THE SAME TIME… A GOOD WORK OUT FOR MY BODY AND A LOT OF NOURISHMENT FOR MY SOUL.”

    — Shahlo, Hatha Yoga for Health Professionals, NY, NY, USA

  • "A BRIEF BUT HEARTFELT THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO TO MAKE OUR WATER AEROBICS CLASS SO ENJOYABLE. YOU ARE AN AMAZING LEADER, TEACHER AND CHEERLEADER; I SO LOOK FORWARD TO OUR TIME TOGETHER IN THE WATER. LOVE THAT YOU ALSO INCORPORATE THE SPIRITUAL (YOGA, QUIET TIME HONORING THE BODY WITH SPONTANEOUS MOVEMENT) AS PART OF OUR SESSIONS. IT'S A TOTAL EXPERIENCE, AND YOU ARE THE REAL DEAL. VERY GRATEFUL - THANKS SO MUCH!!"

    — Rosemary, Aquatic Fitness and Meditation in Sarasota, Florida, USA

  • "I DECIDED TO ADD PERSONAL YOGA CLASSES WITH MY GROUP INSTRUCTOR, SANDI . I WASN’T SURE THE PRIVATES WOULD HELP ME AND WHETHER THE EXTRA EXPENSE WOULD ACTUALLY BE WORTH IT . I WAS HAPPILY SURPRISED , WITH THE EXTRA PERSONAL COACHING, I FEEL I’VE MADE GREAT IMPROVEMENTS! THE PROPER BREATHING TECHNIQUES MIGHT BE THE HARDEST TO ACHIEVE!! SANDI IS EXTREMELY KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT YOGA AND FITNESS , AND JUST A GENUINE NICE PERSON TO WORK WITH."

    — Mick, Personalized Yoga Sessions in Sarasota, Florida, USA

  • "SANDI IS AMAZING! SHE IS THE PERFECT AEROBICS INSTRUCTOR! SHE IS ENTHUSIASTIC, ENERGETIC, CREATIVE, AND SO MUCH FUN. THE CLASS IS FAST PACED AND NEVER DULL. PLUS SHE CAN LAUGH AT HERSELF!!!"

    — Carol, Aquatic Fitness in Sarasota, Florida, USA

  • "ALTHOUGH I WAS UNSURE WHAT WHAT TO EXPECT WHEN I SIGNED UP FOR THE MYSORE ASHTANGA YOGA WORKSHOP, SANDI IMMEDIATELY PUT MY MIND TO EASE, AND I WAS HOOKED BY THE END OF THE FIRST SESSION! I LOVED THAT FROM SANDI I LEARNED NOT ONLY HOW TO SELF GUIDE THROUGH THE VARIOUS ASANAS, BUT ALSO GAINED A DEEPER UNDERSTANDING OF THE PRACTICE OF YOGA IN GENERAL."

    — Donna, Mysore Ashtanga Yoga in Sarasota, Florida, USA

  • "AS PART OF THE RECREATION DIVISONS PROGRAMMING STAFF, MS. HIGGINS BROUGHT A UNIQUE BLEND OF SKILL AND ENTHUSIASM TO SERVE ALL NEW YORKERS. OF COURSE SHE LED A VARIETY OF YOGA CLASSES FOR PEOPLE OF ALL AGES, A SKILL BASE WHICH SHE MAINTAINED THROUGH CONTINUOUS PRACTICE AND CONSTANT TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION."

    — Paul, Yoga and Indian Classical Music for NYC Parks, NY, USA

  • “SANDI IS A WONDERFULLY WARM AND COMPASSIONATE TEACHER. I CANNOT BEGIN TO EXPRESS HER PASSION FOR LEARNING AND HER DEDICATION TO INSPIRING LEARNING IN OTHERS. THE DEPTH OF UNDERSTANDING SHE HAS FOR PHILOSOPHICAL MATERIAL IS ONLY SURPASSED BY HER EMBODIMENT OF THE PHILOSOPHIES SHE SHARES. SANDI’S PRESENTATIONS ALWAYS PROVIDE AN ACCESSIBLE ENVIRONMENT OF INCLUSIVITY... HER SESSIONS ARE HIGHLY ANTICIPATED AND ATTENDED."

    — Christine, Restorative Yoga and Yoga Philosophy, Corporate Classes ONLINE

  • "MANY CAN WALK YOU THROUGH POSES, BUT SANDI’S IN-DEPTH KNOWLEDGE OF BODY AND SPECIFIC VERBAL CUES HELPED ME ACHIEVE NUANCES DURING MY PRACTICE THAT HAD BEEN MISSING, AND THE TIME WOULD FLY BY. AND IF YOU’RE THE TYPE OF PERSON THAT LIKES ADJUSTMENTS AND ASSISTED DEPTH IN A POSE SHE HAS THE EXPERTISE AND COMPASSION TO GUIDE WITH COMFORT. SHE’S ALSO KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT THE EXTENSIVE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF YOGA AND A CALM, ENCOURAGING PRESENCE FOR THE MEDITATIVE ASPECTS.”

    — Cheryln, Ashtanga Yoga and Vinyasa Yoga in Boulder, Colorado, USA

Prayer

ॐ
सर्वेषां स्वस्तिर्भवतु
सर्वेषां शान्तिर्भवतु
सर्वेषां पूर्णं भवतु
सर्वेषां मङ्गलं भवतु
ॐ शान्तिः शान्तिः शान्तिः

Om
sarveṣāṁ svastir bhavatu
sarveṣāṁ śāntir bhavatu
sarveṣāṁ pūrṇam bhavatu
sarveṣāṁ maṅgalaṁ bhavatu
Om shanti shanti shanti

Om
may there be well-being for all
may there be peace for all
may there be wholeness for all
may there be auspiciousness for all
Om. Peace, peace, peace.