Acting & Filmmaking
Aquamarine Yoga founder Sandi Higgins is also an actress and filmmaker drawn to the intersections of cultural heritage, personal transformation, and creative storytelling. Rooted in yoga and wellness with over a decade of international teaching and performing experience, Sandi brings a grounded depth and presence to the stage and screen.
Sandi Higgins
Acting Highlights
Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher | Actress, Improviser, Storyteller
Based in Florida, USA and Mysore, INDIA and available globally
Graduate of New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Selected Film & Television
Daiji (2025)
Role: Julia | Dir. Akash Srivatsa | Opp. Ramesh Aravind – Kannada Feature, Karnataka, India
The Interpreter (2005)
Role: French Delegate to the U.N. | Dir. Sydney Pollack | Ft. Nicole Kidman – Universal Pictures, USA & Africa
Selected Theatre & Live Performance
Improvisation Showcase (2024)
Role: Lead Improviser | Dir. Ivy Sunflower & Daniel Phoenix | Westcoast Black Theater Troupe, Florida
Chapter Two (2018)
Role: Jennie Malone (Lead) | Dir. Jerry Pettinati | Bergen County Players, NJ
La Fricchettona (2006)
Solo Show – All Characters | Translated & Performed by Sandi Higgins
Based on monologues by Dario Fo & Franca Rame | Dir. Orietta Crispino | Theaterlab, NYC
Distinctions
Multicultural and multilingual experience in performance and teaching
Deep physical discipline and embodied awareness grounded in yoga and wellness
Training in improvisation, physical theater, and public speaking
Strong stage presence and voice cultivated through 10+ years of teaching and performance
Current Goals
Bringing embodied storytelling into new collaborations in film, series, and live performances. Passionate about roles that explore depth, humor, transformation, and resilience.
Sandi Higgins
Filmmaking Highlights
Authorized Ashtanga Yoga Teacher | Director, Producer, Cinematographer, Editor, Storyteller
Based in Florida, USA and Mysore, INDIA and available globally
Graduate of New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Recent Shorts
Jhaptal – The Preview – Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
The Magic Saree – Producer, Director, Actress, Cinematographer, Editor
Ashtanga Yoga In Her 70s – Producer, Director, Interviewer, Cinematographer, Editor
Salutations to Zakir Hussain (1951–2024) – Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Coffee Talk with Sandi in Kerala – Producer, Interviewee, Editor
Cultural & Archival Media
The Spirit of Aloha (Bronze Sculpture) – Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Shechen Stupas for Peace Pilgrimage – Editor, Post-Production Producer
The Sculptures of Woodrow Nash – Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Indo-American Arts Festival of Indian Dance – Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
IAAC Film Festival – Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Chhandayan All-Night Concert (Indian Classical Music) – Producer, Director, Cinematographer, Editor
Feature Film Crew
The Interpreter (2005, dir. Sydney Pollack) – Asst. to Director of Photography
The Corporation (2003) – Additional Videographer
Comandante & America Undercover (dir. Oliver Stone) – Production Assistant
Distinctions
Creative Vision Rooted in Practice: grounded in wellness and synergistic collaboration
Cultural Fluency: working successfully across cultures, languages, geographies, and generations
Hands-On Filmmaker: producing, directing, and editing independently
Interdisciplinary Artist: experience as an actress, yoga and fitness leader, and wellness educator engaging diverse communities
Current Goals
Bringing wellness and sustainability narratives into cinematic stories and immersive experiences. Passionate about creating films and series that inspire healing, deepen cultural awareness, and spark transformation—grounded in yoga philosophy, creative resilience, and the regenerative power of nature and spirit. Dedicated to uplifting women’s voices and stories that center strength, sensitivity, and cultural connection.