Sage Rountree, PhD, E-RYT 500, is the author of 13 books on yoga for athletes, recovery, and sequencing, and the host of the Yoga Teacher Confidential podcast. Her work focuses on the restful end of the practice—gentle, yin, restorative, and yoga nidra—and in the balance of effort and ease that keeps driven people practicing for a lifetime. She has long contributed essays on teaching to Yoga Journal. With more than three decades of experience teaching in classroom and studio settings, Sage trains yoga and movement teachers from all disciplines at the 200- and 500-hour levels online at Comfort Zone Yoga. Her inclusive, enthusiastic teaching helps yoga teachers develop the craft and confidence to serve whoever walks in the room.

"What a great class! At age 40, I am just now discovering my 'inner jock.' Sage gave me a new image of an athlete that is healthy, balanced, focused and listens to their body. She brought yoga to my level, made it accessible, and gave me a great base to build on." —Leigh F.

"The program was fantastic! It will help me on the tennis court, in my yoga classes, and even at my desk. The careful descriptions of the poses were something I really needed [and] the group discussions were terrific. The different activities made each day exciting and unexpected." —Jeanne S.