At Sama Wellness Studio, our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training is guided by a team of passionate and highly experienced teachers, each bringing their own depth of knowledge, unique perspective, and deep respect for the traditions of yoga. Together, they create a rich and immersive learning experience, supporting you in both deepening your personal practice and stepping confidently into the role of a teacher.

Sarah Malone

Sarah’s yoga journey began with Ashtanga Yoga as a teenager, seeking healing and reconnection after a serious injury at 17. What started as a physical practice soon unfolded into a lifelong exploration of self-discovery, integration, and connection—a philosophy that now guides her teachings. With 15 years experience as a professional educator and a formal degree in Exercise & Sports Science, Sarah brings a structured, intelligent, and deeply embodied approach to yoga education.

A lover of learning, Sarah has immersed herself in trainings spanning across the contexts of  Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Yin Yoga, Myofascial Release, Restorative Yoga, Yoga Nidra and Breathwork. All of which adds depth to her teachings, allowing students to explore both the stillness and expansiveness of practice. Through these modalities, she helps students cultivate inner awareness, nervous system regulation, and deep energetic shifts, creating a practice that is both grounding and transformative.

Sarah is passionate about the subtle body, mindfulness, and the power of sound in healing. In addition to her yoga studies, Sarah has completed over 200 hours of training in Sound Therapy. Also a certified Peter Hess® Sound Practitioner, her knowledge of vibrational healing, energetics, and meditative states informs  a holistic understanding of t he subtle body, enriching her approach to teaching and self-inquiry.

In addition to her yoga studies, Sarah has completed over 200 hours of training in Sound Therapy. Her knowledge of vibrational healing, energetics, and meditative states informs a holistic understanding of the subtle body, enriching her approach to teaching and self-inquiry.

Tye Fielding

Tye is a curious student and dedicated practitioner, always eager to explore beyond the physical experience. Through this deep curiosity and devotion, she has had the privilege of learning from renowned teachers and gurus, refining her craft and expanding her understanding of yoga and energetic healing.

As a certified E-RYT 500-hour Yoga Teacher and Trainer, Tye blends traditional wisdom with modern, experimental approaches to create a rich and immersive learning experience. Captivated by Eastern philosophy and the intelligence of energetics, she specialises in subtle body studies, mythology, and philosophy, adding layers of depth and insight to the practice. Her teachings help students bridge the physical and energetic realms, exploring how breath, movement, and awareness weave together to create transformation.

A skilled practitioner with certifications as a Reiki Master, Energetic Healer, Breathwork Practitioner (BBTRS), and Massage Therapist, Tye’s work is deeply intuitive and holistic. She shares her knowledge of Yin Yoga, meditation, pranayama, and self-healing modalities, creating a warm and supportive space where students can tap into their own inner wisdom and personal evolution.

Cassandra Pickel

With nearly 30 years of yoga practice and almost a decade of teaching experience, Cassandra brings a wealth of knowledge and a deep commitment to honoring the full depth of yoga. Her journey began with Mysore Ashtanga, later expanding to Hatha, Yin, and Slow Flow, with advanced studies under renowned teachers including Rod Stryker, Bernie Clark, and Kavitha Chinnayan.

Cassandra’s passion lies in restoring the connection between Ayurveda, Yoga, and Tantra, weaving these three ancient streams of Vedic knowledge together as they were traditionally intended. With additional training in Ayurvedic Yoga (Brad Hay) and Ayurvedic Therapy (Lydia Rega), she offers a holistic and integrative approach to practice—one that supports students in reconnecting with their true nature, both fierce and full of grace.

Together, Sarah, Tye, and Cassandra bring a dynamic, multi-faceted, and heart-led approach to this training. Whether you are here to deepen your practice or step into the role of a teacher, their collective experience will inspire, support, and guide you on this transformative journey.

We have designed our 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training to be both accessible and deeply transformative, blending immersive in-person learning with independent study and online sessions to create a well-rounded and meaningful experience.

Our training is delivered over a series of weekends and a one-week immersive retreat, giving students the space to integrate, embody, and refine their understanding of yoga. This structure allows for steady progression while maintaining the depth and richness of traditional teacher trainings, which were often conducted over extended periods.

In addition to the in-person sessions, students will engage in live or recorded online learning, self-paced study, and dedicated one-on-one guidance from our lead teachers. This approach ensures that trainees not only absorb the theoretical aspects of yoga but also develop and mature in their own practice over time.

To maintain the highest quality of teaching and individual support, group numbers are strictly limited. We believe that a smaller, more intimate setting fosters personalised mentorship, deeper learning, and a strong sense of community—essential elements in training safe, knowledgeable, and inspired yoga teachers.

Whether your intention is to teach or to immerse yourself more fully in your practice, our training offers a thoughtfully structured and holistic approach to exploring the many dimensions of yoga.

24 May – 25 May | Weekend One

31 May – 01 June | Weekend Two

21 June – 22 June | Weekend Three

14 July – 20 July | Immersion Week