Classes are held at Rosemary Court Yoga
Downtown Sarasota:
Mondays 10:30am guided mixed level
Tuesdays 8-10am assisted self-practice
(*mysore-style)
& 10:30am guided mixed level
Fridays 9am Restorative
& 10:30am guided mixed level
register for classes here
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Ashtanga Yoga Sarasota
Valerie Schneiderman ERYT-500
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Ashtanga Yoga Sarasota is the continuation of a practice and teaching journey which began in 1994. My intention is to support and grow the local practice community by instilling a love of practice in my students through skillful and compassionate instruction.
Ashtanga yoga practice is open to students of all levels. You do not need to have experience in yoga to begin.​​​
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Reach out to learn more about the practice and how I might assist you in getting started.​ I look forward to meeting you in the practice room.​​
Upcoming Workshop:
Ashtanga Yoga Full Primary Series
Sunday Morning Pop-Up Practice
August 17th 10am to 12noon
Workshops and Retreats
In addition to daily classes and private instruction, Val offers local and online workshops, as well as bespoke travel experiences. Previous retreat locations have included Upstate New York, South India, Thailand, Patagonia, Mexico and Costa Rica. In 2026, Val is leading a practice and nature travel experience to Colombia.
See details for all offerings below....​
Local SRQ Workshop in August:
August 17, 2025
Sunday Morning Full Primary Series
In-Studio and Online
10am to 12noon
Join Val for the Ashtanga Primary Series (Yoga Chikitsa/Yoga Therapy). This monthly pop-up practice explores the foundation of the Ashtanga Yoga method. By linking breath and movement in a set sequence of asana, the practice is designed to purify the body/heart/mind - building strength, stamina and flexibility, while cultivating a focused state of attention.
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Ashtanga Satsang - Practice and Community
Connecticut Sept 2025:
Two opportunities to practice with Val in the north east this September. Come together in practice and community, as local studio owners welcome Val back to the neighborhood . All are welcome! Whether you have an established practice or are simply curious about experiencing a combined sequence, this classical practice is designed to be accessible and supportive. Modifications and options will be offered so that every practitioner can move at their own pace and level of experience.
Come explore, breathe, and move together in the spirit of curiosity, community, and connection!
Saturday, Sept 13th @2-4pm
Yoga Station Georgetown CT
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Saturday, Sept 20th @10:30am to 12:30pm
Angel Coop Ridgefield, CT
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​Verde Espíritu Colombia: A Yoga & Nature Immersion
January 17 - 25, 2026
Join us for nine unforgettable days in Colombia! From the lush mountains of Medellín to the jungle-lined rivers of Tayrona, Verde Espíritu - the green spirit of this land - will guide our days. This unique yoga journey blends cultural immersion, communal practice, deep rest, and curated adventure. It is an invitation to reconnect with nature, with yourself and with the traveling practice community.
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Join Val for nine unforgettable days in Colombia!
Join Val for nine unforgettable days in Colombia!
A YOGA JOURNEY ONGOING
For over 30 years, I have been daily humbled and grateful for the gift of yoga practice in my life. From my very first class, with Tim Miller in Encinitas, California in 1994, a journey of self-discovery was awakened within me. That journey of self-discovery continues to this day and has included an opportunity to learn from so many gifted teachers. Over the years I have made multiple trips to India to study in the birth place of the tradition and have had the honor to take a number of yoga students on tours through South India, Thailand Patagonia, and in most recently to Oaxaca, Mexico and Rio Chirripo, Costa Rica.
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From 2000-2018 our family made Ridgefield, CT our home. It was in Ridgefield that I most fully expanded and developed my teaching skills. Opening The Yoga Shala CT was a dream come true and an opportunity to build a dedicated practice community. I am forever grateful to the yogis in NY and CT for their enthusiasm and dedication.
Now that I am living in Sarasota, a practice community is slowly and beautifully growing downtown. I am grateful to Liana at Rosemary Court in Sarasota for the opportunity to teach locally. Come on in to practice. Introduce yourself. Together we can take the next step towards building community, increasing practice opportunities and supporting each other along the path.
CONTACT ME
Valerie Schneiderman
Ashtanga Yoga Sarasota
teaching Patanjali Yoga, Pranayama and Meditation in group and private classes
Classes at ​Rosemary Court Yoga
1370 BLVD OF THE ARTS, UNIT D
SARASOTA, FL 34236
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