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Yoga + Meditation + Movement

Community On Purpose

Classes + Workshops + Rituals

Strength + Flexibility + Resilience 

We Art Change

Sanctuary Somatics was created as a transformative space where movement, contemplation, and community come together to support healing and personal growth. It is a place where individuals explore practices that help them navigate life’s challenges and foster resilience in body, mind, and spirit.


At Sanctuary Somatics, we believe in the power of intentional movement and stillness to create meaningful change. Rooted in the connection between body and mind, we offer somatic arts such as yoga, dance, martial arts, meditation, and more, providing a non-judgmental space for participants to deepen self-awareness and discover their innate potential.


This is more than a place to practice—it is a community dedicated to growth, renewal, and connection. We honor each person’s unique journey, nurturing a culture of compassion and shared experience. Through conscious movement, breath, and intentional action, we aim to cultivate the inner strength and clarity needed to face life’s challenges and opportunities.

About Us

SaSo Blog

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By Desirae Penton-Crosley March 28, 2025
Finding Home Again For more than a decade, Hidden Dragon Yoga was my sanctuary. It wasn’t just a yoga studio—it was a home, a family, a place built from the ground up with sweat, love, and an unwavering belief in the power of community. We weren’t just practicing yoga; we were creating something bigger than ourselves. A space where people could heal, grow, and belong. Leaving that behind was one of the hardest things I’ve ever done. But life, in all its mystery, has a way of nudging us toward new beginnings. And sometimes, those beginnings come when we feel the most lost. When I moved to Gunnison, I didn’t know what I was doing. I was grieving, untethered, unsure of where I fit in this valley. But if there’s one thing I’ve learned, it’s that movement—literal and figurative—heals. So I did the only thing I knew to do. I reached out. I sent an email looking for a place to teach. I didn’t have a grand plan, just a deep knowing that I needed to do something that brought me joy. That I needed to move.  And that next step led me here—to Sanctuary.

What makes SaSo so Special

"My favorite yoga studio in the world is at the end of South Main Gunnison. It's where I go to remember the importance of togetherness, health, movement, and healing." ~Heidi Magnus 

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