About Sanctuary
Sanctuary Yoga & Wellness was created as a place to pause, reconnect, and practice yoga the way it was meant to be; steady, soulful, and deeply human. Overlooking the river in Exeter, Sanctuary offers more than classes, it offers a refuge from the noise of modern wellness culture, where practice becomes a process of remembering your strength, your breath, and your capacity to heal.
For those who have watched yoga and wellness drift toward image and performance, Sanctuary offers something different - a return to authenticity. This is a space for people who value presence over perfection, curiosity over comparison, and the quiet strength that comes from real practice, not performance.
Rooted in the therapeutic tradition of yoga and informed by modern science, Sanctuary focuses on nervous-system support, mindful movement, and genuine community. Our classes are intentionally small, steady, and thoughtfully tiered to meet you where you are. Whether you’re seeking rest in Gentle + Meditation, rebuilding steadiness in Slow Flow, or cultivating mindful strength in Flow, you’ll find safety, clarity, and compassionate guidance at every step.
At Sanctuary, healing begins with when the body and mind feel safe, and growth unfolds through awareness.
This is yoga as it was meant to be; rooted in tradition, guided by integrity, and designed for real life.
Sharon Gordon
Founder of Sanctuary Yoga & Wellness | Certified Yoga Therapist | Ayurvedic Health Counselor | Himalayan Institute-Trained Yoga Teacher
I created Sanctuary because I believe we’re standing at a crossroads in wellness and something deeper is being called forward.
As a licensed Physical Therapist Assistant with years in outpatient care, I saw the limits of systems that treat symptoms but not the whole person. And in my own life, as a mother moving through deep personal loss, burnout, and emotional unraveling, I learned that healing doesn’t come from doing more. It comes from reclaiming what we’ve neglected: rest, rhythm, presence, and nervous system support.
This is the piece so many of us are missing.
We’ve been taught to push, perform, and stay strong, but strength needs softness.
Push needs pause.
Resilience needs restoration.
Sanctuary is built on that truth.
Here, we blend yoga, Ayurveda, and modern nervous system science into steady, consistent practices that create real, lasting change, not just temporary relief or surface level results.
Whether you're already training hard, eating well, tracking your sleep and still not feeling like yourself. Or you’re overwhelmed, exhausted, and unsure where to begin. This work meets you where you are and supports you in returning to balance.
I’m a certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT), Ayurvedic Health Counselor, and a guide for those ready to stop chasing the next thing and start reconnecting with what truly heals.
Sanctuary is part of that shift and I’d be honored to walk with you.
Aimee DeRoehn
Baptiste-Trained Yoga Teacher | Master Reiki Healer | Trauma-Informed Practitioner
With over 20 years of teaching experience, Aimee brings passion, depth, and authenticity to every class she leads. A longtime Vinyasa flow teacher, Master Reiki Healer, and trauma-informed guide, Aimee creates accessible, empowering spaces for students to move, breathe, and reconnect with themselves.
Though her path to yoga wasn’t linear—having once believed fitness wasn’t for her—Aimee’s personal journey through grief, trauma, and burnout led her to the mat. What began as a way to manage anxiety became a daily practice of healing, self-inquiry, and strength from the inside out.
Her teaching is rooted in lived experience and deep study, with training from Baron Baptiste, Seane Corn, Phoenix Rising, and Claire Este McDonald. Known for her energy, encouragement, and heart-centered presence, Aimee is committed to helping students feel supported, inspired, and at home in their bodies.
When she’s not teaching, Aimee finds joy in time with her family and grandchildren—returning again and again to the simple moments that bring the most meaning.
