Self-care for your most vibrant, radiant self.

Testimonials

"I’ve taken many face yoga classes with Sandy, and am continually drawn back to her unique warmth, fused with her deep understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the face. This is the perfect combination for me to learn how best to take care of my aging face. She’s so trustworthy; she recognizes that our skin and tissues are a reflection of many factors, including our systemic stress and health; she’s educated and genuine, intelligent and kind. And she’s accessible, which is such a rarity – – she is available for support around the techniques and what lies beneath those techniques. I truly feel she knows what she’s doing when she teaches and I always know I am in great good hands with Sandy. If you have yet to experience any of her content or classes, or it’s been a while, I encourage you, just as I encourage myself, to return again and again.. She is a real gem of goodness and skillfulness. "

"I enjoyed your face yoga class a great deal. I think the acupressure point information will be very helpful moving forward. _______________________________ Watched your video and it was terrific! I loved the combination of strength training and yoga relaxation. Really made me feel like I was doing something important for my self-care like when I do my body workouts."

"Thank you so much for today! You are a very caring and amazing teacher! _______________________________ From time to time I do your class and my mental health is so much better after. It’s not really explainable, but boy what a mood lifter. Thank you for all you do! ______________________________ You are VERY good at providing guidance and expertise to yoga practice. "

About Me

Welcome! Joyful Heart Yoga is now Yoga and Face Yoga. I'm Sandy Pradas (formerly Sandy Chute), and I'm here to offer my expertise in self-care to help you be the most vibrant, radiant version of yourself. Come here for yoga, face yoga, pain and stress relief, and skincare and makeup tips. My offerings are open to all, but they are especially suited for mature women and anyone who needs to be gentle with themselves. You'll find lots of resources here, so check back often, and be sure to sign up for my monthly self-care newsletter!

I've been on my yoga journey since 1999. As a serious yoga student, I am fascinated with the ability of yoga to make deep and lasting changes in people's lives. To me, yoga is not merely an exercise, but a way to quiet the mind so you can live in the present moment and experience life with more richness, color, and meaning.

My face yoga journey started during the pandemic, when lockdown and loss left me without the energy to do my daily yoga practice. I sat at my kitchen table with a cup of tea every morning and did face yoga. I started seeing improvements in my face within three days, but after a couple of weeks of daily practice, I was stunned to find that my energy and zest for life had returned. All of the work around my face, head, and mind had amazing mental health benefits just like yoga! I have since used this as a yoga therapy tool as well as a fantastic way to get a natural face lift.

I have been teaching yoga since 2001. I have a 200-hour certification from the Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health and a 500-hour yoga therapy certification from the Pranakriya School of Yoga Healing Arts. I am also a positional release therapist, Reiki master, certified Pilates instructor, and children's book author. In 2021 I became certified to teach the Danielle Collins Face Yoga method, and I’m also a Danielle Collins Super Trainer, which enables me to offer face yoga teacher training.

In my previous career I was a medical writer and researcher for 15 years. The combination of eastern and western knowledge has contributed tremendously to my work as a yoga teacher and therapist.

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