Teachers
Emily McConnell
Emily McConnell
Emily McConnell
Certified ERYT500 Yoga Teacher
Ayurvedic Health Counselor
Sound Healing Facilitator
Emily teaches through the lens of Ayurveda, aligning with nature, the seasons, the phases of the moon, planetary transits, and inspired by the stunning environment of the Redwood Coastal region.
She offers Restorative, Balancing Flow, and private Ayurvedic Yo
Certified ERYT500 Yoga Teacher
Ayurvedic Health Counselor
Sound Healing Facilitator
Emily teaches through the lens of Ayurveda, aligning with nature, the seasons, the phases of the moon, planetary transits, and inspired by the stunning environment of the Redwood Coastal region.
She offers Restorative, Balancing Flow, and private Ayurvedic Yoga classes, as well as seasonal workshops, community sound healing, special occasion events, retreats, and Ayurvedic Health Consulting services.
She is certified in Hatha-Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Ayurvedic, and Restorative styles of yoga. She has also completed training in Trauma-Informed Yoga, Yoga for Pelvic Health, Kundalini Awakening Process, Pranayama, and Kriya Yoga, and is currently studying Polyvagal Theory pertaining to spinal health.
She focuses on creating a safe, welcoming & nurturing space for people to explore practices that are supportive for their bodies, minds, and constitutions.
Roberta Tewes
Emily McConnell
Emily McConnell
Certified Yoga Teacher
SF Iyengar Institute
Roberta teaches yoga in the Iyengar tradition emphasizing alignment and attention to breath with the use of props. Classes are accessible to all and provide a challenge for all levels.
Her weekly classes follow a planned series of poses, building towards a "peak" pose. The focus will shift from w
Certified Yoga Teacher
SF Iyengar Institute
Roberta teaches yoga in the Iyengar tradition emphasizing alignment and attention to breath with the use of props. Classes are accessible to all and provide a challenge for all levels.
Her weekly classes follow a planned series of poses, building towards a "peak" pose. The focus will shift from week to week, emphasizing heart openers/backbends, standing postures, restorative and more. Roberta is also an artist and her love of teaching shines as she guides each pose.
*Proof of vaccination is required to attend classes with Roberta*
More Offerings
Ayurveda with Emily
Emily is a certified Ayurvedic Health Counselor, offering private & individualized services, seasonal community workshops and teacher training. Her passion is supporting clients into a balanced lifestyle based on reflection and insight from the pillars of Health:
Sleep - Elimination - Digestion - Purification
Emily travels to teach along the Mendocino and Sonoma Coast for special events, workshops, sound healing, corporate retreats, weddings and more. She specializes in meeting clients in the moment, and guiding them towards equanimity.
Sound Healing
Sound Healing is offered in the studio in small or large group settings, private healing sessions, or for special occasions. Traveling to special locations is also available!
Space is limited to 10 humans in the studio to ensure a relaxing atmosphere and plenty of room to stretch out. Props like bolsters & blankets are available to help create a comfortable resting position to immerse in the experience. Crystal & Himalayan singing bowls, Koshi bells, and more are utilized.
Each session is unique.
Tune in, drop in, breathe, and let go.
Our Journey
Emily McConnell & Maleese Warner, Co-founders of Sutras Yoga in Anchor Bay Village established in 2014
Sutras Yoga Studio was envisioned by Emily and Maleese as a community space where everyone can find their practice, whether through meditation, yoga asana, workshops or community gatherings and special events. The studio space was first known as The Zen House: The Art of Yoga, created by Kelley Litle as a sister business to The Zen House: The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance in Point Arena. Emily and Maleese were given the opportunity to co-manage the studio beginning in 2014, and Sutras Yoga was born. After Maleese moved away from the coast, Emily continued to manage the studio and offer classes until the mandated closures during the pandemic in 2020. Shifting to Zoom and adjusting to the waves of new regulations throughout the past few years has been quite the ride, but Sutras is still here for our community and friends & visitors of the Mendonoma Coast. Emily continues to teach, manage the space, and loves meeting new yoga teachers and students from all over!
In 2024, our TENTH YEAR we are pleased to welcome more students and visitors, trainings, gatherings, new offerings, and to inspire health and well-being through sound minds, vibrant hearts, and resilience in community. We are so grateful to guide you in your practice!
Hari Aum
Aum Sri Matre Namaha