Co-founder, Yoga Instructor

Sarah is a marketer by day and a yoga enthusiast by night, who discovered a true sense of home in yoga over fifteen years ago. Her approach encourages students to move in a way that is both challenging and nourishing, always honoring where their bodies are in the present moment.

Sarah creates a class environment that is friendly, inclusive, and welcoming. Inviting everyone to step outside their comfort zone in a supportive space. She invites her students to step beyond their comfort zones in a supportive space, encouraging exploration and growth without judgment.

As a lifelong student herself, Sarah is passionate about sharing new discoveries. She is devoted to ongoing education, frequently participating in workshops and advanced training sessions to deepen her knowledge and bring fresh insights to her students. Her teaching style draws from her own journey balancing the demands of a busy career with the grounding practices of yoga, which she credits with supporting her own wellbeing and creative outlook.

Sarah completed her 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training along with Courtney at Hot Power Yoga in Worcester in 2025 and also holds training certifications in Accessible Yoga and Chair Yoga. She is committed to making yoga accessible for every body and every level, and can’t wait to welcome you to your mat.

Co-founder, Yoga Instructor

Courtney's path to co-founding Sterling Yoga Studio began when she learned that Sarah was ready to open a space, it was the spark she needed to move from dreaming to doing. Together, they partnered to bring Sterling Yoga Studio to life.

An athlete from a young age, Courtney played multiple sports, competed in college field hockey, and later took on road races, half-marathons, and the New York City Marathon. While working night shifts as a nurse, a friend brought her to her first yoga class – where she encountered movement in an entirely new way: centered on stillness, breath, and presence. With each class that followed, her appreciation deepened—not just for the practice itself, but for the teachers, studios, and spaces that held her through seasons of growth and change. It took discipline and time to truly understand the benefits, but she felt something in her soften and strengthen.

Yoga stayed with her: as a nurse, a student, a new mom and a working one. She most recently completed a 200-hour yoga teacher training at Hot Power Yoga Center in Worcester—where she and Sarah first met. With a background in medicine, Courtney honors the role of medical interventions when needed—but believes that healing and well-being must be addressed from a whole-being perspective. Yoga, for her, is both personal and practical: a grounding, breath-centered practice that soothes the nervous system and reconnects us to ourselves. In a world that urges us to run, spin, and do more, she sees yoga as a powerful invitation to pause.

Courtney teaches from the heart with an emphasis on presence, acceptance, and movement that gently brings you back to your breath, your body, and the quiet within – always there, even if it takes a moment to find. 

Pilates Instructor

Linnea is a BASI Certified Pilates Instructor with over a decade of teaching experience and 25 years of personal Pilates practice. Her journey into Pilates was inspired by her formal dance training, which deepened her appreciation for the mind/body connection and the strength-building aspects of the practice.

With the privilege of training alongside some of the most respected Pilates instructors in the world, Linnea views Pilates as a lifelong journey, continuously seeking inspiration and education through professional development trainings, workshops, and conferences.

Her own experiences with Pilates during her first two pregnancies ignited a desire to deepen her understanding, leading her to complete pre- and post-natal Pilates instructor training at EHS Preggo Pilates in San Francisco. This knowledge has enriched her practice and informed her approach during her third pregnancy.

Linnea is dedicated to inspiring and guiding clients of all levels—beginner to advanced—as they cultivate body awareness, address imbalances, and enhance their strengths while moving with integrity. In her sessions, clients can expect a warm, accepting atmosphere that is attuned to their individual needs and goals.

Outside of the studio, Linnea cherishes time spent with her three sons and husband, and enjoys cooking, swimming, dancing, exploring music and art, and hiking.

Yoga Instructor

My yoga journey began when I was serving in the US Marine Corps in Southern California 20 years ago. It's been an essential part of my overall health, wellness, and happiness since the time I started practicing.

I recently completed my 200 hour yoga teacher training and was certified as an instructor. This had been a goal of mine for many years and I'm so thrilled to have achieved it. I’m always excited to introduce yoga to those who are unfamiliar and to help experienced yogis deepen their practice.