About
With more than 18 years as a health and wellness professional, wife, mother of three and creator of Sirrine Yoga, Teresa Porter remains passionate about practicing health and wellness in her own life, and teaching others how they can achieve optimal health and live a life they love to live!
After 18 years of working with clients and students, I still love teaching and educating people how and when to use yoga in quick and practical ways to enhance the lifestyle they want to live.
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Frequently asked questions
What is your typical process for working with a new student?
I like to hear what their goals/intentions are with wanting to add yoga into their lifestyle. How much time they are wanting to dedicate to incorporating yoga into their schedules. I always say start small and get into a routine then we can add more.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
National Massage Certification 2005 200-Hour Hatha Yoga Teacher Training Scottsdale Community College 2004 Pilates Instructor Corefit certification in 2004 Registered with the Yoga Alliance since 2004
Licensed and practicing massage therapist since 1999
Therapeutic/Deep Tissue, Prenatal, LaStone, Ashiatsu (formally trained by Ruthie Hardee, founder of Ashiatsu Oriental Bar Therapy) Ashi-Thai, Infant massage classes for parents
Do you have a standard pricing system for your lessons? If so, please share the details here.
I offer in person and online instruction. Prices differ depending on the location and frequency of the student's needs.
How did you get started teaching?
My passion for yoga began in 1999 when I decided to take a couple of classes to attempt to alleviate the tension she experienced from her job as a massage therapist. Not only did I love the instructor, but I remember leaving the class feeling relaxed, lighter and less tense. After the birth of my first daughter, I had severe back problems. MRI’s and doctors could not give a diagnosis. Seeking answers I decided to create my healing path with regular yoga, pilates, walking, and acupuncture. I was amazed by the relief she felt in her back by combining these activities. When I ceased to do the exercises the pain would quickly return. I desired to learn the theory behind these forms of exercise how they could provide better overall health and well-being, which led me to enroll at Scottsdale Community College in the 200 teacher training program. I never dreamed that this would be the beginning of my life changing journey! After to teaching for over ten years in the valley and working with wide range of students, she decided to launch Sirrine Yoga Online in 2014! To learn more about Teresa and her story go to http://www.sirrineyoga.com/about.
What types of students have you worked with?
I have worked with 20-70 years of all fitness levels and body types, from the NFL, triathletes, body builders to grandparents wanting to be able to play with their grandkids on the floor and being to stand up on their own!
What advice would you give a student looking to hire a teacher in your area of expertise?
Make sure that their style and experience fit your needs, intention, and goals of wanting to incorporate yoga into your lifestyle!
What questions should students think through before talking to teachers about their needs?
To figure out exactly what it is they want to take away from practicing yoga. If they are not sure to do some research on what the different styles of yoga offer and if they will address their needs. How much time(time each day & how many days a week) are they willing to dedicate to it? If the teacher can give them the yoga info to fit those needs?