Who we are
Work From Om® is a company of experienced professionals and thought leaders setting the standard for workplace well-being.
Our programs are designed to supplement a work from home lifestyle through yoga, meditation, mindfulness, ergonomics, mobility and more.
You can learn more about our workplace well-being programs here, and our community offering here.
Our story
Work From Om® was founded in 2014 with the simple conviction that a yoga and mindfulness practice can change the way individuals and teams work for the better.
Today, Work From Om® is emerging as the leading online workplace wellness studio, and we’re delivering stress-free, turnkey solutions to help individuals, employees and teams be their best, most capable selves.
Our commitment
We believe that well-being is a fundamental right and should be accessible, approachable and simple for everyone.
We infuse this into the work that we do with companies and teams, and we work to foster a community where every person belongs.
We communicate with simple, effective language, and we create a virtual space backed up by a seamless infrastructure that works consistently and feels stress-free every time.
Meet our team.
Sarah Vaynerman,
CEO & Founder
Sarah built Work From Om® to help organizations support their employees’ well-being and development, and manage stress in a world where the lines between work and life are becoming increasingly blurred. She created the Work From Om® model that has touched thousands of professionals nationwide and has personally led successful mindfulness trainings at more than 100 companies.
Sarah believes that the transformative qualities of mindfulness and conscious movement must be widely available and has devoted her career to building programs that are relatable and accessible to individuals from all walks of life and all levels of practice.
Before launching Work From Om®, Sarah spent nearly a decade in marketing communications, leading brand engagement initiatives for growing companies within tech and on Wall Street before starting her own consulting practice. Through the practices of yoga, mindful movement and meditation, she soon noticed profound improvements in virtually every aspect of her life, from sleep and physical fitness to productivity and personal relationships. Inspired and rejuvenated, Sarah completed her yoga teacher training and launched Work From Om® in 2014 with a mission to deliver the same benefits to busy professionals one company at a time.
Courtney Edwards, VP Marketing & Communications
Courtney leads Work From Om®’s brand, communications and marketing strategies with the ultimate goal of helping more people be well at work. A transformational leader dedicated to empowerment and collaboration, she believes in the power of authentic storytelling and knows that every person’s perspective matters.
Prior to joining Work From Om® in 2020, Courtney held various leadership roles over 14 years in communications, marketing, public relations, customer experience, product development, sales and human resources. Her experience includes managing employee and stakeholder engagement across various industries and global company cultures—always striving to nurture a sense of belonging for every person. Throughout her career, Courtney has served as both a formal and informal mentor for dozens of rising stars and has worked to advocate for diversity, equity and inclusion in every company she’s been a part of.
Courtney began to take her own yoga and meditation practice seriously in 2012. Through this deepened commitment she became a more intentional family member, friend and human, and was able to perform better in her high-stress corporate jobs. Passionate about serving others, she is grateful to be able to play a part in sharing these healing practices with other working professionals today.
Courtney holds a BS in Psychology from Washington and Lee University.
Nicholas Herd (Quazzy),
Director,
Work From Om® x Running River Collective Community Studio
Quazzy has been leading meditation and yoga since 2014 and joined the Work From Om® team in 2017. A family man who embodies many personas, including yoga and meditation teacher, filmmaker, musician, and now author, Quazzy’s lifelong exposure to global culture and wellness wisdom has guided his journey into spiritual and community leadership.
Quazzy also founded and runs The Running River Collective, a non-profit organization centered around supporting a balanced, healthy lifestyle, with a visible and intentional representation of people of color.
Tracy Noh, Senior Teacher
Tracy, a former gymnast and frantic gym-rat, was introduced to yoga and meditation in graduate school. Tracy’s professor would lead a few minutes of mindfulness and simple yoga poses to re-energize tired, stressed students during long evening lectures, a practice that Tracy found surprisingly impactful. With a new appreciation for slowing down to enjoy the present moment, Tracy began to weave yoga into her gym routines and experienced profound improvements in both her mental and physical well-being, and found a mind-body connection that she never knew existed.
After years of practice, Tracy earned her teaching certification in New York City in 2013 and her love of yoga and meditation, as well as her credentials and experience, continue to grow rapidly. She studies, practices and teaches many styles of hatha and vinyasa yoga that include Ashtanga, Dharma Yoga, Jared McCann Yoga and hot yoga, and has been leading corporate classes with Work From Om® since 2014.
Tracy believes that the practice of yoga and meditation, with careful attention to alignment and breath, increases strength and flexibility not just physically, but also to balance and connect the physical body to its mind and soul. Her teaching style is thoughtful and accessible to all levels, rooted in the belief that a balanced practice can only be built through openness, consistency and patience.
Eric Prado, Senior Teacher
Working long hours in a demanding corporate environment, Eric had little time for self care. This led to a health issue caused by countless hours hunched over a laptop. Eric was in constant physical pain. Luckily, after physical therapy, massage, and acupuncture, Eric’s physical pain began to recede. Eric started practicing yoga to keep the physical pain at bay, along his journey he not only discovered the physical benefits, but began to notice many mental and emotional benefits as well.
Eric was hooked on yoga. It made him feel better physically and emotionally. He enrolled in 200 Hour RYT Yoga Teacher Training to deepen his practice. Eric had no intention of leading yoga classes, but once he completed his training, he knew that he had to share his knowledge with others.
Today, Eric practices daily and teaches multiple times a week. Even after leaving his big corporate job to start his own consulting practice, Eric sees yoga as a priority. Especially now as he needs the energy, mindfulness and mental clarity to unleash his inner light. Eric does not see himself as a yoga instructor, he is now and forever will be a yoga student that looks forward to helping others in their yoga journey.