Welcome!

My name is Sam (she/her)

40+ Yoga and Movement Teacher based in Bristol
Shake the Dust ✨ Yoga ✨ Somatics ✨Emotional Regulation
Helping people build healthy bodies, minds and nervous systems through movement, music and a splash of relatable philosophy

I am a Sociologist, organic vegetable grower & teacher. I share this because these things influence and underpin my motivation and values as a yoga facilitator and practitioner. Over the last 15 years I have worked for community organisations, within the state education system and directly with individuals - from developing social, moral and ethical whole school schemes of work, re-structuring a local Community Supported Agriculture organisation into flat management, implementing fair wages, and working with organisations such as The AEGIS Trust (working to prevent mass atrocities through peace education). My life has always centred around connecting people to their community, the land, their history, and where possible educating people about the rights that they are entitled to.

This is what yoga is all about for me - CONNECTION. Building connection, firstly with ourselves, and from there with what is around us, and the world beyond. It is my belief that when we develop these connections we can finding a sense of belonging.

It is a feeling of connection that I strive to offer in my classes, alongside laughter, play and the quest to feel alive! Guided by non-dual Tantrik philosophy, I encourage you to explore your edges - using asana (physical postures/movements), breathwork and somatics to find strength, fluidity and softness in your body-heart-mind.

Everything I teach is grounded in my own daily practice (on and off the mat) and guidance from my own teachers. It is a never ending journey of unlearning and learning.

I look forward to meeting you 🙏