Personal Philosophy
For Samia, yoga is not just “exercise” but rather a way of living life. As a yoga instructor, Samia strives to transmit her passion for yoga to her students and share her enthusiasm and knowledge to help others improve both their physical and emotional well-being.
Practicing yoga means learning how to look inside ourselves, notice our feelings and sensations, know our inner truth, and also be aware that happiness is inside us.
If you know how to look inside yourself, you are already practicing one of the fundamentals of yoga. Your yoga instructor can guide you to this inner awareness along with both physical and mental strength through pranayama (breathing techniques) and asanas ( yoga postures). The beauty of yoga is that although the asanas may look different in different body types, yoga is truly for everyone. Yoga is for you and you are unique and precious.
Ayurveda
Ayurveda is an ancient form of healing developed in India and has been practiced for more than 5,000 years. It is often called a “living science” because it incorporates modern developments and techniques along with ancient practices. Ayurveda treats the whole person and not just the organ or system involved. Ayurveda is a system of daily living which promotes physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. In Ayurveda, the five elements (ether, air, fire, water and earth) are present in each individual but the proportions and combinations vary from person to person. When these elements are in balance, the result is good health. When these elements are out of balance, the result is