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About Us

Finding Balance Through Practice 

Our vision here at SAMA is to provide a space where individuals can break free from the cycle of constant hustle and reconnect with self-care practices, personal enrichment while prioritizing physical and mental well-being.  

We combine the best of both worlds by honoring traditional practice and embracing progressive movement. We believe this blend allows for a holistic approach to rebalance the body and nurture mental equanimity. 

We offer a welcoming culture that embraces individuals of all levels, from beginner to advanced and encourage a diverse range of people to engage with the practice.  

We strive to help alleviate the intimidation factor often associated with yoga and truly believe that the benefits of yoga are attainable for everyone, everybody, everywhere.

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Meet the Owner

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BRENN MICAEL

My passion for yoga, combined with my experience in practice and teaching, has culminated into the creation and life of this studio.  SAMA is a collection of all my education, influences, and experiences from various places and teachers I've studied from and practiced under.   SAMA is an embodiment of my dedication, passion and belief system for us as humans to move towards a more conscious and balanced life.  It's a beautiful manifestation of my yoga journey, that begins from my very first class to the very present moment, and serves as a hub for others to share in my teachings and love for the practice.  

 

CERTIFICATIONS 

200 hr General Yoga Studies — 2013

El Paso, TX

50 hr Rocket Vinyasa Yoga — 2013

El Paso, TX

300 hr Progressive Ashtanga — 2013-2015

San Juan, Puerto Rico

200 hr Rocket Vinyasa — 2014-2015

San Juan, Puerto Rico

300 hr Advanced Hatha - 2018 -2020

Cary, NC

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ONLINE TRAINING
Restorative Teacher Training - Cyndi Lee & Yoga Renew

Yoga Anatomy Training -Tiffany Cruikshank, Amanda Cunningham

Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training - Cyndi Lee

Yoga History and Philosophy - Doug Keller

Yogic Breathing: Explore the History and Practice of Pranayama - Doug Keller

The Art of Teaching Beginners - Jason Crandall

The Art of Sequencing - Jason Crandall

The Roll Model Method - Nancy Bellatoni

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OTHER

Creator & Director:  200 hr YTT Workhorse Fitness and Yoga 2021

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MEET THE INSTRUCTORS

Our team of dedicated leaders are very passionate about offering movement and mindfulness classes.  With a diverse range of instructors specializing in various modalities, we foster an educational and welcoming environment here at Sama.

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