At Union we teach personal practice that suits the individual, and we work at any level of yoga from the most elementary to the most advanced.  Personal practice, as its name suggests, adapts yoga to the individual. 

Although I began yoga 40 years ago, my practice was not always consistent.  By the year 2000 I needed a yoga tradition that could adapt to pressing health challenges.  I was very lucky ... I found knowledgeable, supportive teachers who had studied with Mr TKV Desikachar, the renowned yoga therapist and teacher.  Even after the health issues cleared up, I found it easy to sustain practice and to enjoy all of yoga's benefits: strong body, clear mind, and a well-nourished heart. 

In addition to my thanks for the teachings, I am also very grateful to the adminstrators and clinicians of Martha Jefferson Hospital, who have welcomed me as an independent studio in their Outpatient Care Center.  MJH supports the work of the studio, including clinical trial studies of yoga, in order to reach people who need yoga's unique benefits.  Many other people helped the studio come into being, and my thanks to them also. 

This studio is dedicated to the clinicians, the students, my teachers and finally to all who may benefit from practice.  I look forward to meeting you!

Susanna Nicholson