Sarah Spund

Sarah Spund

Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 200) | Licensed Therapist (LCPC) | Mental Performance Specialist

Education

• Master of Science (MS) in Clinical Mental Health Counselling, The Johns Hopkins University (2012–2016), graduating with a 4.0 GPA.
• Bachelor of Arts (BA) – Journalism, The University of Alabama (2006–2010).

Licenses & Certifications

• Licensed Clinical Professional Counsellor (LCPC) – Baltimore, MD.
• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT-200) – Yoga Alliance (issued July 2025, valid until July 2028).
• 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training – My Vinyasa Practice, LLC (Jul 2025).
• Certified in Yoga Instruction, Mindfulness, and Meditation.

Professional Background

• Founder of Maryland Mindfulness and Mental Performance Counselling, LLC, dedicated to empowering individuals and athletes to overcome challenges and achieve peak performance.
• Extensive experience in clinical settings, including the Kennedy Krieger Institute, private practice, and schools.
• Specialises in life transitions, resilience training, and mental performance coaching.
• Skilled in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR), and mindfulness-based approaches.

Teaching Style & Approach

• Integrates yoga with therapeutic techniques to promote emotional regulation, mental clarity, and resilience.
• Blends movement, mindfulness, and evidence-based counselling methods for holistic growth.
• Creates inclusive, supportive environments where students and clients feel empowered to explore both body and mind.
• Encourages the use of yoga as a tool not only for fitness but also for mental performance and stress management.

Areas of Expertise

• Yoga Instruction & Mindfulness Meditation
• Mental Health Counselling & Resilience Training
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) & EMDR
• Stress Management & Life Transitions
• Mental Performance Coaching for Athletes

Alignment with Thothub Yoga

At Thothub Yoga, Sarah bridges the gap between yoga and mental health. Her dual expertise as a therapist and yoga teacher reflects Thothub’s mission to make wellness both accessible and transformative. She empowers students to build resilience, manage stress, and discover balance in both body and mind.