My Training

The study, the sweat, the stuff that shapes my teaching.

What informs my teaching.

Ongoing study. Real-world practice. A lifelong love of learning.

I’m a bit of a nerd when it comes to continuing education—and proud of it. I’m constantly seeking out teachings, conversations, and tools that deepen my understanding of how to move, how to teach, and how to hold space well.

Not because I think more certificates make a better teacher. But because staying connected to curiosity, rigour, and humility does.

Here’s a glimpse at what’s shaped the way I teach—and what you can expect in class with me.

Sadie Wells sharing a joyful moment with fellow yoga practitioners, reflecting her years of experience, connection, and expertise in guiding others on their yoga journey.

With my teacher Kate and dear friend Bec — reunited at a Brisbane workshop. Kate’s wisdom still guides the way I lead.

What influences my teaching today.

Jules Mitchell | 300HR Yoga Biomechanics Teacher Training (in progress)
A deep dive into the science of stretching, load, tissue adaptation and the mechanics of movement. This training is helping me sharpen my language, refine my sequencing, and offer a more integrated experience—where effort and rest both matter.

Jason Crandell | 300HR Vinyasa Teacher Training
Jason’s method gave me a rich, intelligent approach to sequencing that respects the science and builds skill and technique over time. It continues to inform the scaffolding I bring to every 6-week module.

Cecily Milne | Yoga Detour Methodology & Ongoing Study
Cecily’s work radically shifted how I think about movement, strength, and the role of critical thinking in modern yoga. Her approach gave me permission to question dogma, to move with intent, and to integrate strength and mobility practices that genuinely support longevity. Yoga Detour continues to shape how I cue, sequence, and empower students to move with clarity and confidence.

Sadie Wells in Zurich during yoga training, smiling in front of riverfront architecture while a fellow yogi balances in Warrior III.

Practicing in Zürich with a fellow traveller and yoga-lover I met along the way. Yoga’s taken me all over the world—and it keeps me connected, wherever I land

Sadie Wells with Cecily Milne and fellow yoga teachers at Yoga Detour training in Melbourne, Australia — 2020 cohort full of warmth, laughter, and international connections.

Post-training smiles after a weekend with Cecily Milne and the Yoga Detour crew in Melbourne. Deep learning, deep lunges, and deep laughs.

Other studies & influences.

I’ve studied with brilliant teachers and completed additional trainings that continue to shape my teaching in meaningful ways — including early mentors like Kate Pell, who taught me how to lead from the heart. Highlights include:

  • Donna Farhi | Foundational Teaching Skills & Embodied Learning (2017, and revisiting through current study)

  • Amber Karnes | Body Positive Yoga & Inclusive Practice

  • Jason Crandell | Advanced Teacher Training (300HR, 2024)

  • Drew Hume | Anatomy, Mobility & Functional Movement

  • Jill Miller | Myofascial Release for Yoga Teachers

  • Leslie Kaminoff | Anatomy of Breath & Individualised Yoga

And because I'm not just about yoga:

  • Current Mentoring | With Amber Karnes (business, boundaries, voice)

  • Strength Training | Ongoing personal coaching to support function & longevity

  • Hormone Therapy & Menopause Education | In partnership with my GP and lived experience

Sadie Wells during 2018 yoga teacher training in Chiang Mai, Thailand — sharing laughs and learning with two close friends and world-class teachers.

Studying in Chiang Mai, Thailand, 2018. Learning alongside teachers from around the world—and still learning from them today.

TL;DR?

I’m not here to dazzle you with certificates. I’m here to hold space for your practice with care, clarity, and depth.
But ask me about your muscle spindles — and I come alive.

If that sounds good to you—come join me.