Sara Granström

“Working towards the calming of the mind, whether it happens in a movement or in complete silence and stillness, becomes about getting to know myself, in all its shapes and forms. If I can see myself, I invite the capacity of seeing others. I can’t think of anything more interesting, rewarding and humbling to get involved with in this life.”

Sara brings a wealth of expertise as a Yoga, Breath, and Meditation Educator since 2001. She holds the esteemed designation of ”Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher” (ERYT) according to Yoga Alliance standards and served as a senior teacher at Samahita Retreat, a renowned yoga school in Asia, for over a decade. Since 2012, Sara has played a pivotal role as Content Director for the Teacher Training Program at Yogayama, a program she co-founded, certifying numerous Yoga Teachers in- and outside of Sweden.

Alongside a physical education of ashtanga vinyasa yoga and hathayoga, with teachers like Richard Freeman, Mary Taylor, Chuck Miller, Ron Reid and Marla Meenakshi, Sara is a longterm student of Shri. O. P Tiwari (respected pranayama master and student of Kuvalyananda) and has through the method of classical pranayama developed her own understanding of the importance of a balanced breathing in both yoga practice and in life.

In her classes she works systematically with technique, breath and quality of practice as well as highlights the deep meaning of the inner attitude, often through tools like chanting, meditation and gratitude.

With an M.A. in Psychology of Religion, Sara is one of the author of the book “Yogahjärnan” (2022), delving into the connections between concentration practices and modern psychology. She is also a co-founder of the concept of “Rostyrka”, a unique program specifically designed for increased psychological health. In her own research and personal pursuits, Sara has dedicated herself to the exploration of the positive emotion of ’Awe,’ delving into methods for understanding and cultivating it. In her spare time Sara is an enthusiastic freediver and divides her home base between Stockholm and the islands of the Azores.