Meet Sweethome
Sweethome lives the practice of devotion to the equality, sovereignty, and well-being of all sentient beings. Even after 30 years of teaching, Sweethome is a life long learner always evolving. Her study and teaching of Yoga has become a path of practicing and sharing Qi Gong.
Sweethome is notorious for her instinctive ability to nurture, guide and inspire. She is an activist rooted in compassion. Her life is in service to animals, from the farm animals at her sanctuary to the unhoused neighbors (humans are animals too, ya know!), from food justice on the streets of Portland to the advocacy for elephants in the mountains of Thailand.
Sweethome has taught to people of all ages; she has worked with at-risk youth, as well as cognitively, mentally, and physically disabled adults through the StreetYoga program. She offers vocal workshops, educational courses, Qi Gong classes, retreats, and hosts volunteers at the sanctuary.
She would love to connect with you.
“May all beings be happy and free and may our thoughts, words, and actions contribute in some way to the happiness and freedom for all.”
Yoga & Animal Rights Alliance
Today, Sweethome is channeling much of her energy into achieving her long-term goal of supporting animal rights efforts through her non-profit, Yoga & Animal Rights Alliance (Yara).
She runs international retreats, leads workshops, educates groups about animal consciousness and nurtures her ever changing animal residents at her home sanctuary. Sweethome’s primary goal is to cultivate compassion and lovingkindness as an individual and a group force for the benefit of all living beings.
Testimonials from Students
“Sweethome is just as her name describes-she is sweet & you feel at home around her. She is full of knowledge but never comes off as pretentious. Her classes are full of depth but have easy concepts to follow. Every time I am in her presence, I see more and more that she is made of pure, simple love. She means well, & she owns that in the way she carries herself. As a yogi of almost 20 years, I can easily say she is one of my very favorites teachers.”
Robin Mordecai
Yoga Teacher, Herbalist, Massage Therapist & Entrepreneur
“Sweethome embodies a style of yoga that integrates the heart into a breathing, flowing, musical Hatha. My experience with her classes has helped me to lift my moods as well as to experience the general sense of physical well being that comes from the guidance of a highly skilled instructor. Having practiced with many instructors, over many years, I hold Sweethome in the highest regard as a bhakti yogi and a lover of life.”
Mark Bennett
Data Engineer, Philosopher & Investigator of Life!
“Sweethome is strong, wise, kind, and funny. Her yoga is not an exercise, but truly a practice with spiritual significance.”
John Meindersee II
“Sweethome is a loving and dedicated yoga teacher. She uses chanting to encourage self exploration and she moves the student through the physical practice in a way that is very intuitive and organic to the body. Clear concise verbal instructions create a natural flow and she often uses imagery effectively; one leaves her class feeling energized and empowered . Sweethome's passionate commitment to her values and her quest for personal growth shine through in her classes.”
Adrienne Silveira
Owner of Studio Adrienne Classic Pilates & Long-time Yoga Practitioner
Sweethome’s Blog
Heartfelt, unfiltered writings on providing sanctuary, the life journey, stories from abroad and much more.
Underneath: Seeking The True Teacher
This is Sweethome’s first, self-published, full length book. She would be honored if you read it. All funds will go directly into supporting Yara's work.
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Curdle met a lot of friends here. She was the beginning and is the beginning in her passing. RIP my dear Miss White Goat!