Monday Class
Nicole Marie Sawyer | 75-Minute
6PM – 7:15PM
Hatha Yoga Class
An evening class that is more restorative.
Breath work, stretching, savasana. with plenty of time at the end for savasana.
Transform your riding from the nervous system up. Led by human biomechanics professional Dr. Nicole Marie Sawyer, this specialized 75-minute class applies the Sawyer Rider Method to the unique physical and mental demands of equestrian athletes. Moving beyond standard stretching, this session uses science-backed somatic practices to rewrite the bracing patterns, fear, and tension that hold your performance back.
What to Expect:
- Yoga Equipment Basics: Master mats, blocks, and straps to target rider alignment and symmetry.
- Restorative Yoga & Biomechanics: Release chronic tightness in your hips, pelvis, and spine.
- Breathwork & Visualization: Calm your nervous system and clear mental performance blocks.
- Sound Healing & Relaxation: End with a deep-relaxation sound bath to integrate mind-body ease.
Tuesday Class
Nicole Marie Sawyer | 60-Minutes
8:00AM – 9:00AM
SRM Rider’s class.
Neurology, balance, strength for equestrians. A great opportunity for warm up before riding.
Transform your riding from the nervous system up. Led by human biomechanics professional Dr. Nicole Marie Sawyer, this specialized 75-minute class applies the Sawyer Rider Method to the unique physical and mental demands of equestrian athletes. Moving beyond standard stretching, this session uses science-backed somatic practices to rewrite the bracing patterns, fear, and tension that hold your performance back.
What to Expect:
- Yoga Equipment Basics: Master mats, blocks, and straps to target rider alignment and symmetry.
- Restorative Yoga & Biomechanics: Release chronic tightness in your hips, pelvis, and spine.
- Breathwork & Visualization: Calm your nervous system and clear mental performance blocks.
- Sound Healing & Relaxation: End with a deep-relaxation sound bath to integrate mind-body ease.
Teacher BIO
Dr. Nicole Marie Sawyer is a human biomechanics professional, movement visionary, and the founder of the Sawyer Rider Method. Backed by 40 years of elite expertise and advanced MA, MS, and PhD level work in psychoneuroimmunology, Dr. Sawyer brings a rare scientific rigor to equestrian performance. A competitive rider since age eight, she bridges the gap between coaches and equestrians by mapping the connection between the mind, nervous system, and physical body. Through neuro-reprogramming, trauma therapy, and sports hypnosis, Dr. Sawyer empowers riders to eliminate fear, clear neurological blocks, and unlock peak competitive success.