Private Sessions

Private sessions are wonderful for students seeking more personal attention in their practice that may not be possible in a group class.  Private sessions provide the space to focus on the student's individual needs, the finer points in alignment and breath, and how to adapt the practice to your unique flexibility, body type, and level of experience.

Our team of highly trained and knowledgeable teachers offer sessions to support your well-being and personal evolution. 

Contact us below to request a private yoga session with any of our extraordinary teachers!

Yoga for Scoliosis & Backcare Sessions

Yoga for Scoliosis & Backcare is a specialized practice. It's different from other types of yoga.

Personal attention with a qualified teacher makes all the difference. You can learn how to safely & effectively work with your unique curves or back condition, alleviate pain, develop good posture habits, build strength, and empower yourself through practice. Self-compassion and a little bit of effort each day go a long way.

Deanna Sidoti, has been teaching since 2007 and is a Yoga for Backcare & Scoliosis Specialist. She has over 25 years experience finding what works for back health and works with students with all types of back conditions, including scoliosis, herniation, stenosis, degenerative discs, spondilolysthesis, spinal fusions, sciatica and injuries.

Her clear compassionate teaching style is informed by over twenty-five years of experience in movement and creative arts, as well as experience overcoming chronic back and sciatic pain associated with scoliosis. She’s celebrated as a teacher who creates space conducive for students to learn step-by-progressive-step and empower themselves in their practice. Deanna offers Yoga for Scoliosis & Backcare programs tailored to each individual’s unique backcare needs that includes holistic “toolkits” for daily life and self-realization. Read more about Deanna.

NOTE: If this is your first time signing up for a class or session, click “Create a Profile,” complete your profile, and then purchase your session.

Step 1: Create a Profile if you haven’t already and purchase your session/s.

Step 2: Schedule your private session using our online scheduler and choose your preferred time from the available options.

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“When I started working with Deanna, I didn’t have any yoga experiences at all.  I’d recently retired and realized the impact this might have on my life.  So I  began my yoga journey.  

I was having a lot of difficulty walking for any length of time, I had multiple issues in my back and two arthritic knees. I felt like I had forgotten how to walk altogether   and believed my pain would never end.

My classes with the ever patient and kind Deanna,    along with daily home practice yielded long term benefits.  I’m much stronger and agile now.  I have a deeper knowledge of my own anatomy and how to     move efficiently.  I can sustain long walks and enjoy moving again. 

I’ve developed my own yoga practice at home and have  a fuller understanding of yoga teachings and traditions.  It’s been a very exciting and rewarding journey that truly changed my life.”   

~ Pat, Retired Professor & Creative Artist

"Right before joining the studio, I had x-rays taken to understand what my [scoliosis] curves really looked like. My curves had progressed since I had last visited the doctor ten years ago. My right curve had reached 36.6 degrees, and my left, 20.6 degrees.  Recently, I followed up with new x-rays to see if the past year had resulted in any change.

Surprisingly enough, my thoracic curve decreased by over nine degrees and my lumbar curve by two degrees. I almost didn't believe my eyes when I saw the updated images. In only ONE year, and only the addition of a specific daily yoga for scoliosis routine, I've made so much progress (after years of thinking my curves could only get worse)....

 In just over a year, I’ve learned to live comfortably and confidently with my curves. I’ve learned to create new patterns and how to treat the pain. I’ve also learned that I’m not alone, that others have a story similar to mine."

~ Autumn, Accountant

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“Learning from Deanna has been a blessing.  

The work she’s shared with me has helped me to build a healthy and nourishing yoga practice, a practice that has been molded for the needs of my body.

Working with Deanna has taught me to be patient with my body and to have an appreciation of the small steps.  Forever grateful for what she’s shared.” 

~ Varrita, Thai Yoga Therapist/Yoga Teacher/Doula

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“I’m so grateful to you, Deanna. The approach and knowledge you have has transformed how I 'hold' myself everyday.  Both structurally and emotionally, I see myself with awareness, acceptance and empowerment to be able to influence my curves and meet myself with compassion.

You provide a gentle, albeit challenging practice that makes a noticeable difference in my management of pain. The practice also gives me a sense of peace and strength;  that I am influencing the future of my spine."

~ Alicen, Licensed Professional Counselor & Yoga Teacher

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"After learning from Deanna for close to two years, it is clear to me that she is both, 1) thoughtful in her preparations, and 2) flexible in her approach so that she may shift the plans to meet the group, or individual, in the moment. She is very gifted in matching what she has to offer to where the student(s) seems to be in their journey.   She is creative and incredibly warm and compassionate. I feel blessed and fortunate to have Deanna as a teacher. Learning and practicing yoga with her is more than practicing asana, it is a full experience. She is incredibly intuitive and receptive, and her knowledge base is very well-rounded and thorough. Her sequencing is creative and thoughtful, her approach is genuine and enthusiastic, and her interest and investment in the students are apparent and heartfelt." ~ Hope, NYC

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"I'm grateful for Deanna's teachings both on and off the mat. Her focus on alignment and safe modifications allowed me to continue my practice while recovering from a shoulder injury. By creatively weaving mindfulness and meditation into each class, she makes learning about these areas of yoga accessible and relatable. The Dhyana YogaArts community that Deanna has cultivated includes passionate teachers and dedicated students, and I'm proud to be a part of it. " ~ Erin, NYC

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"Deanna is a terrific teacher!  She's insightful and encouraging, and keys in to the needs and level of each student.  Her Backcare classes are challenging yet calming, and always beautifully paced.  Deanna uses just the right amount of words to explain asanas and postures. Her sense of humor and warmth are a plus, and Deanna has a delicate and effective touch when she includes some of the philosophy of yoga in her teaching." ~ Nina, NYC

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"I heartily endorse Deanna's skill as a teacher especially with students who have complex back problems.  I am a 66-year-old woman who has scoliosis since birth and very much appreciated the skill and encouraging approach that Deanna brings to every class." ~ Sharon, NYC

We also offer private Yoga group sessions and Ayurveda sessions. Contact us for info on group sessions.