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Student Testimonials

“My Alexander study with Sabine Heubusch transformed my chronic back and neck pain into free and easy living. It has been quite a revelation for me. Sabine’s exquisite combination of Alexander, Pilates, and Yoga training has made it possible for me to exercise without injuring myself for the fist time in my life.”

Lisa Ecklund-Flores
Director of Church Street School for Music and Art, New York

“I have been a yoga student of Sabine’s for two-and-a-half years. I have a yoga studio located a short walk from my house, but I make it a priority to attend yoga with Sabine each week, even though it is a one hour commute each way for me. I had practiced yoga for at lest five years prior, and my practice markedly improved once I started practicing with Sabine.

Sabine is an excellent and flexible teacher, bringing her good humor, warm energy, and generous spirit to her leadership. She pushes her students to excel without being pushy. She communicates very clearly and is very perceptive as to when people need additional explanation or a suggested modification, if someone might appear to be having difficultly without speaking up.

What really made the difference for me in my personal breakthroughs in my practice was the individualized attention that she gives her students. I had gotten away with sloppy alignment for years without realizing I was doing it “wrong.” Sabine’s continued gentle reinforcement and focus on alignment made all the difference to me. Not only is she astute about picking up on minor positioning improvements, but I am amazed at how effortlessly she is able to verbally articulate the physicality of making adjustments to the poses. And she doesn’t hesitate to come make adjustments using touch, when she senses it would be helpful. And its always helpful.

I have recommended Sabine’s classes to many of my friends and several have joined me for yoga with Sabine because of the great things I say about her teaching. I plan to continue yoga with Sabine indefinitely, and I try to manage my time every week so as not to miss her class. I never felt that way about yoga being such a priority to me, until I started practicing with Sabine.”

Jendra Jarnagin

Cinematographer, New York

“I've studied Alexander Technique with Sabine since October 2010. I came to Sabine for severe tension in my neck and the middle of my upper back and lower back. I could sense that this tension was getting in the way of my work; both as an actor and as an executive assistant. Not only has Sabine helped me to relax these areas, but I understand why it benefits me to attempt to relax them.  Her knowledge of the Alexander Technique, Anatomy, Yoga, Dance - as well as how she perceives herself in this work; inspires me to strive to make these changes in myself. It has helped me to find relaxation when I'm confronted with challenges in my work and my life- if only for as little as 60 seconds. I also have a much more challenging Yoga practice now and I'm incorporating more of my entire body in everything I do. It's even helped me to improve my free style technique. I can breath more easily and consistently on both sides now instead of favoring my right side. I'm seeing changes in a short amount of time, which is very gratifying, and I'm looking forward to continuing this process.”

Lindy Rogers

Actor / Executive Assistant, New York

“Sabine is a wonderful yoga teacher! I've been looking for someone who is knowledgeable and detail oriented - she pays attention to your form and corrects it so that you don't hurt yourself and to make sure you get the maximum benefit from the poses to match your level. She mixes up what we work on each week which keeps it new and fresh, and sometimes she plays fun music and uses pinwheel props to accentuate what we are doing. She also incorporates her knowledge of the Alexander Technique, Pilates and Meditation to create a truly unique class that really speaks to the needs of my body and mind. I find her class to be relaxing and challenging and I don't feel wiped out afterwards, but can feel the effects the next day. I'm very happy to have found her class.”

Cindy Gordon

User Experience Lead at Trustwave, New York

“Studying yoga under Sabine's gentle yet rigorous tutelage since 2010, I continue to benefit in so many ways from her seamless combination of calming and at the same time energizing movements and poses. Her class opens my eyes to what we all need and often don't allow ourselves to experience: a willingness to initiate and accept change, a trust in our bodies and minds to direct us well, and our interrelatedness with each other and our world. I so look forward to our weekly sessions, confident and excited to learn and grow as a student of yoga and life. It is both a privilege and a pleasure to count her as a teacher, mentor, and friend.” 

C.H., Tribeca, New York 

“I highly recommend Sabine Heubusch as an Alexander Technique teacher. Throughout the years I have taken one-on one lessons with her and have experienced her as a very aware, intuitive and gentle teacher. Her solid background in dance, movement and music pedagogy informs her teaching style which works well for me as a professional vocalist. She has lots of experience in working with children and adults alike and would be an asset to the teaching body of any institution within the creative arts.”

Elisabeth Lohninger

Faculty Member at New School Jazz, New York

“I began my Alexander Technique studies with Sabine after suffering from an overuse injury in my arm in 2008. From the first lesson, I could tell that Sabine was a natural teacher. She was patient, supportive, and open minded. She has a dedication to total body wellness that is obvious in the way she lives and teaches. Through our lessons, Sabine helped me experience a sense of lightness and ease in my playing that previously had been missing. More importantly, she taught me how to recreate that experience on my own. That is the sign of a gifted teacher. As my injury healed, I learned how to work with my body to play in a more efficient manner. Additionally, I have found that the Alexander Technique has positively influenced my life beyond music. I cannot recommend Sabine more highly!”

Mark Katsaounis

Freelance musician/percussionist, New York

"I have been studying with Sabine since 2003 and her Alexander Technique has been incredibly transformative. Sabine has an amazing healing presence and has helped me alleviate lower back pain that I have endured for over fifteen years.  This pain was lessened by my intensive yoga practice but only with Sabine's help have I been able to eradicate it."

Jean Koerner
Yoga Master Teacher, New York

“I started taking Alexander Technique lessons with Sabine in February 2008, right after I was diagnosed with two herniated discs on my lower back. This left me with an inability to sit down for more than 5 minutes at a time, and a problematic leg that was weak, stiff and almost constantly numb. Not having full control of my leg made my walking difficult and very uncomfortable.

I began taking lessons twice a week, and it was not long before I started seeing an improvement with my two biggest issues: sitting down, and walking. I was amazed how quickly my legs became stronger, and how I started gaining control of them. Not only walking, but also going up and down the stairs became such an easy task. Sitting and working on the computer became more effortless and yes, pain free.

Sabine has an amazing talent in teaching this work, with a simple yet very creative approach that makes it very easy to understand and to follow. Every session is unique, challenging, fun and never feels repetitive. I continue to take lessons because I never stop learning from her…how to breathe, how to walk, how to sit, how to be free, how to be patient, how to talk, how to read, how to stretch, how to eat healthier, how to pause, how to reach, how to laugh, how to be angry, how to find new ways to do habitual things, how to…just be!”

Nassos Gnafkis, Creative Director

Advertising, New York

“Words cannot adequately describe how deeply Sabine’s work has affected my life. I continue to be inspired by my sessions with Sabine. The work I have done with her has gone far beyond what I thought it was originally going to be. In the beginning of the work, I was only concerned about fixing my shoulder and back issues that come from being a professional pianist. Alexander Technique has been an excellent foundation for me to relearn how to most effectively use my body.

Sabine has been the perfect instructor for me.  Within seconds of my first session, I knew I was in good hands (in 2003).  Sabine knew how to tailor her work specifically for me and for what I needed.  When I left my first session, I knew I was in the presence of a master teacher.  I started seeing improvements in a short period of time. As the work progressed, I found many more life applications for what I was learning from my sessions with Sabine. I continue to benefit from this work in my career as a musician and in my life.”

Matt Perri
Pianist, Asst. Conductor
Broadway Company of The Drowsy Chaperone, New York

“I have been taking Pilates, Yoga, and Alexander Technique classes with Sabine since February 2009 at Church Street School for Music and Art. I was a total beginner, but with Sabine's ability to create a safe environment for her students and to break complex movement sequences down into basic step, and started to trust and found myself opening up. I developed strength and flexibility in a way I never did before. By applying the Alexander Technique to Yoga and Pilates, I learned about alignment, balance and how not to injure myself. 

Sabine's influence in living a healthy lifestyle also had an immense impact on me. With her help I executed a 10 day Cleanse with great results. She changed my life in many different aspects and I am more than thankful! As a true and passionate master and mentor in her own respect, I highly recommend Sabine as a teacher.”

Peter Knoll

Musician, guitar teacher, Church Street School for Music and Art, New York

"With the demands, stress, and fast pace of New York City, I began to find myself in a complacent, sedentary lifestyle - I was growing old quickly. Chronic aches and pains set in (particularly back and neck pain).  After working with Sabine, I began to feel more freedom, ease, and comfort throughout my body.  The pain went away and I began to feel younger! I have been taking Alexander lessons with Sabine since 2003 and I highly recommend her to everyone I know."

M. Pressman
Managing Director, New York