Here’s what Sharing Calm is all about.

Hi friend,

My name is Sydney Podolski, and I’m the creator of Sharing Calm.

Sharing Calm is a virtual landing space for all of my yoga, meditation, & other nature-y, wellness-y related offerings. Offerings may come in the way of recorded yoga or meditation practices, blog posts, live-virtual or in-person classes, events, retreats, etc.

I’ve been practicing yoga and meditation for about 10 years. I’ve learned from a variety of teachers across the U.S., both in person and online.

Yoga became a part of my life due to an injury and needing to find relief. I had attempted to thru-hike the Appalachian Trail but didn’t make it more than 100 miles before I felt like I couldn’t walk without my entire body going into muscle spasms, radiating from my outer knees.

When I left the trail, I thought I had failed at life, honestly. Before heading onto the trail, I had been in therapy for depression, and setting the goal of hiking the Appalachian Trail, at the time, was the one thing that really kept me going.

And then I couldn’t do it.

And I felt like my body failed me.

That’s when yoga happened to come into my life.

Since then, just like probably anyone and everyone, I had lots of other struggles in the mix, but my yoga practice has grown into this place of comfort that helps me find my way back to myself. And not only that, practicing yoga has helped me to live more compassionately, take action with more awareness, and create more moments in my life that really feel like bliss.

And we can make yoga your practice of coming back down to earth, back to yourself, in whatever way fits your life.

Deepening my yoga practice aids me in growing a true connection to myself and the world as it is around me.

Yoga isn’t a one-time fix, it’s a lifelong practice that takes discipline and sustained effort.

If you’ll have me, I’d love to help you along the way.

With gratitude,
Sydney

Certifications

200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Spring 2020, Alchemy of Yoga
50-Hour Intensive Meditation Teacher Training Spring 2022, Satya Meditation & Yoga School
50-Hour Beyond Asana Teacher Training (Meditation, Philosophy, & Chanting) Fall 2022, Kino MacGregor, Joseph Armstrong, and Dr. M.A. Jayashree
300-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher Graduating Spring 2023, Satya Meditation & Yoga School
Red Cross CPR, AED, & First Aid Certificate

Bringing more peace into the lives of everyday people.

“Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience”

— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Mission

My mission is to offer the teachings of yoga, both philosophical and practical, integrated with time spent in nature, to help aid in cultivating your own inner sense of calm—An energetic presence to carry with you through all experiences. This grounding sensation can only be felt within, which is where our practices focus on guiding awareness.

Core Values

Kindness
Balance
Connection
Authenticity
Inclusion
Taking a Deep Breath

“Sydney is such a great yoga and meditation instructor! She is really open and accepting of everyone, no matter your experience level. She has a lovely, calm voice to guide you through breathing exercises and meditation.”

Mary S.
“Her practices are so calming and make you feel so relaxed. How she guides you through each step makes it so easy to follow. I have learned so much from her videos!“

Stephanie A.
“I did your breath practice and it is the first time since the trees started budding that I woke up without a stuffy nose. You rock, calmly.“

Jill C.
"Sydney's slow flow class if truly unique in her approach to her practice and how she shares it with the class. Her choice of music sets the ambiance for the class. It is relaxing and supports the nature of how she integrates the metaphysical aspects of yoga with the physical. She starts each class with a meditation that may include intention, affirmation, integration of chakras, or the elements. Many times, this will set the practice focus for the month. The flows and choices of yoga movements reflect these goals so that it is always fresh and unique. She provides many ways to do a pose and use of supports like blocks. Her enthusiasm and genuine love of yoga shines through in each class."

Garalynn T.
"The Slow Flow class with Sydney is just what I need to keep myself engaged in my yoga practice. Sydney's instructions are not only clear and concise but she also presents a great flow to the many different yoga poses. She is willing ti provide individual instruction if needed and also allows yogi's to attempt poses that may challenge them a step further. Great instructor!"

Cecilia K.
"Amazing class. Relaxing, yet challenging. Great flow."

Mariah H.

Here’s what Sharing Calm is all about.

Hi friend,

Certifications

Bringing more peace into the lives of everyday people.

Mission

Core Values

“Sydney is such a great yoga and meditation instructor! She is really open and accepting of everyone, no matter your experience level. She has a lovely, calm voice to guide you through breathing exercises and meditation.”

“Her practices are so calming and make you feel so relaxed. How she guides you through each step makes it so easy to follow. I have learned so much from her videos!“

“I did your breath practice and it is the first time since the trees started budding that I woke up without a stuffy nose. You rock, calmly.“

"Amazing class. Relaxing, yet challenging. Great flow."

Join me on Instagram for further yoga inspiration.@sydneypodolski

Sharing Calm

Join me on Instagram for further yoga inspiration.
@sydneypodolski