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WELCOME TO

Sama Wellness Studio

A heart centred sanctuary of sound, breathwork, meditation and yoga. We are an inclusive space, providing you with the opportunity to tune inwards, restore balance and reconnect to self… a place to come home to. 

With a carefully curated collection of unique offerings and a team of passionate, welcoming and experienced teachers, you will feel supported through your wellness journey, whether you’re a seasoned practitioner or exploring your first ever class.

Sama Wellness Studio has affordable membership options, so you can truly immerse yourself and experience the benefits of a regular practice. We love to offer regular workshops, events, courses and retreats, giving you the opportunity to explore and enhance your practice. 

At Sama Wellness Studio we invite you to disconnect from your busy life and experience the benefits of our unique offerings.  We can’t wait to meet you!

Our team of teachers are highly passionate and dedicated practitioners of yoga with a range of experience and training across modalities including Vinyasa, Yin, Meditation, Breathwork and Sound practices. We asked our teachers about their journey into yoga, what it means to them and what to expect in their classes. Here is what they shared;

Feel invited to unravel, restore balance and connect with a deeper part of yourself.

Portrait of Sama Wellness Studio Founder Sarah Malone

SARAH MALONE | FOUNDER & TEACHER

Sarah’s journey into yoga came at a time where she was recovering from a devastating injury at 17 years old leaving her feeling disconnected from herself.  She recalls as a child her mum practicing yoga at a local studio, always coming home with such a glow and sense of contentment. Curious about ‘yoga’, Sarah found a class to dip her toes into, unaware at the time the life-changing path she was venturing on.

For Sarah, yoga is so much more than physical movement. It is the starting point of integration; the creation of space to experience and nurture a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us.

Sarah is also a fully accredited Peter Hess® Sound Practitioner and offers therapeutic 1:1 Sound Therapy sessions, and can be booked for Sound Massage appointments. 

Feel empowered yet fiercely graceful in flow. Melt into softness to dissolve all sense of ego.

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FRAN MUSCA | TEACHER

For Fran, discovering yoga ignited a sense of coming home. She describes her journey like the feeling of not realising how thirsty you actually are until having that first sip of water! Fran loves that yoga connects her breath and body, making her a bit kinder to herself, and more compassionate to others. Movement can be such medicine, as can stillness.

Fran loves to be both physically challenged and emotionally and spiritually cracked open. Immersed and fully involved with practices, whichever form they take; asana, meditation, chanting or sound relaxation, flow state through yoga continues to inspire Fran and lead her down a path of self-enquiry after more than a decade since first stepping onto a mat.

Land in a smooth, free flowing practice inspired by the pulsation of breath and emodied mudras.

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TYE FIELDING | TEACHER

Tye is a curious student and practitioner. Always eager to learn and understand beyond the physical experience. Through this curiosity and devotion to yoga, Tye has had the great fortune to learn from many incredible teachers and gurus allowing her to hone her craft and deepen her respect, interest and experience of yoga and energetic healing.

Tye is a certified E-RYT 500hr Yoga Teacher and Trainer with a deep love for traditional and modern experimental forms of yoga. Captivated by Eastern philosophy and the intelligence of energetics, Tye is a skilled practitioner with qualifications as a Certified Reiki Master; Energetic Healer / Educator, (BBTRS graduated) Breathwork practitioner and Massage Therapist.

Tye is a warm and generous practitioner who loves to share her extensive knowledge of yoga, yin, meditation, pranayama and self healing modalities with others.

A unique blend of physical and spiritual exploration, often inspired by the creative and cultural influences of poetry & yogic philosophy.

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IMOGEN RAE | TEACHER

Imogen is a dedicated yoga practitioner, energy healer and creative, who discovered the transformative power of yoga through her years in Dubai. After experiencing the physical and mental benefits of Hot Yoga, Imogen delved deeper into exploring the mental and energetic sides of the practice. Serendipitously, this led Imogen to Sri Lanka, where she completed her Yoga Teacher Training & began teaching classes on the island.

Inspired by the connection between yoga and energy work, Imogen invites her students to move beyond the limits of the physical body and look at the “why” & “how”, encouraging a deeper meaning & sense of purpose for the practice. With a passion for the arts & literature, she often curates flows that speak to these cultures; as well as the chakras, the cosmos, or the ancient philosophies of Yoga and self-discovery. Imogen weaves her studies of these ancient teachings both into her practices, as well as her day to day life.

Through her combination of strong teachings and gentle intuitive guidance, Imogen aims to help others embrace a more peaceful, cultural, and meaningful way of living through the power of Yoga & contemplation.

Expect an inward focussed, deeply grounding, nurturing and breath orientated practice.

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KATIE GREEN | TEACHER

Katie is a Vinyasa, Yin, Breathwork, Meditation and Qi Gong Teacher. Her yoga journey started when she was living in London at 18 buying a Hatha yoga book and doing Sun Salutations early in the morning, in her open plan apartment she shared with a friend.

For Katie, yoga is an entry point to start to move awareness inwards and to move the body in an incredibly mindful, loving way and to also enjoy the movement that will better enable the body to sit in stillness.

Discover a tradtional and embodied practice utilising the tools of Yoga, Ayurveda and Tantra.

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CASSANDRA PICKEL | TEACHER
Cassandra has been practicing yoga for close to 30 years beginning her journey with Mysore Ashtanga Yoga and teaching Hatha, Yin and Slow Flow since 2015. Since completing her teacher training 9 years ago, she has continued to study, and over the years has been fortunate enough to train with some of the world’s top teachers including Rod Stryker, Bernie Clarke and Kavitha Chinnayain. Since 2020, her studies have focussed primarily on Ayurveda including Ayurvedic Yoga trainings with Brad Hay and Ayurvedic Therapy training with Lydia Rega.

She feels that the West is often so focused on movement based yoga with most classes focussing on only asana or postures, that much of the depth and real meaning of this ancient Vedic practice has been watered down until it’s barely recognisable. She is therefore committed to teaching all three ancient streams of Vedic knowledge – Ayurveda, Yoga and Tantra (not the weird neo-Western sex based version, but the householders path of spiritual awakening). When they are weaved together as they should be and as they are intended, true magic happens.

This is what she wishes to share, so that we can all grow, become more aware of ourselves and our connection to each other and all things, and perhaps most importantly to remember who we truly are – brighter than 10,000 suns – fierce, courageous and powerful as well kind, loving and full of grace and sweetness.

Explore creative, dynamic and free flowing vinyasa inspired practices.

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KRIZ MAYER | TEACHER
Kriz has recently moved from Fremantle and nestled into the beautiful South West. She is an ever evolving, devoted Yoga Teacher and Reiki Healer. Kriz has been practicing Yoga for 10+ years. Initially, beginning her studies as a Yoga Teacher to deepen her practice and explore herself more, little did she know that would take her down the path of finding her greatest passion – being a teacher! She feels it is most deeply nourishing and rewarding ‘job’ she has ever had. Her classes incorporate pranayama and mudras to enhance flow of energy and eliminate blockages and stagnancy’s in the body and mind.

Kriz also works alongside some inspiring men with disabilities and mental health illnesses. Yoga is her way of moving the self into a different state, moving energy and committing to exploring the heart and soul.

Let the repeated set of asanas reveal to you the ancient practice of Ashtanga through consistency and persevereance. 

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TESSA TORMALA | TEACHER

Tessa came across Yoga at the age of 16 as she joined an Ashtanga Course back in her homeland Finland. As a lover of all sports and movement practices, Yoga has been the one that remained throughout her whole life. After Tessa completed her Yoga Teacher Training in Nepal, Yoga has grown to be more like a lifestyle. Alongside asana practice, Tessa is dedicated Vipassana meditator.

Yoga provides Tessa with beautiful community alongside with ever-increasing compassion, equanimity and self-awareness. Teaching Yoga means to her having the opportunity to pass on the gifts that she has acquired from multiple teachers along the way. Tessa is passionate about assisting people becoming healthier and stronger versions of themselves.

Feel into a practice woven together by tapas and sukha, blending strength and surrender in a safe space when growth and transformation can unfold. 

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AMY BEVAN | TEACHER

Amy Bevan’s yoga journey began as a path to healing and self-discovery. As a lifelong athlete and someone who has faced significant personal challenges, yoga provided her with the tools to restore balance and reconnect with her body. Through the transformative power of movement and breath, Amy discovered the deep connection between physical well-being and mental clarity.

For Amy, yoga is more than just a practice; it is a way of life. It is about honouring the body’s wisdom, finding strength through vulnerability, and embracing the healing potential of each breath. Her teaching is rooted in a holistic approach to wellness, drawing on her background in nursing, movement, and breathwork. Amy’s mission is to help others achieve true self-awareness, strength, and inner peace through the practice of yoga, breathwork, and mindful movement.

Surrender into a heart-centred practice, show up as you are and feel grounded by a blend of Eastern wisdom and Western knowledge.

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LAUREN PILAT | TEACHER

Lauren was drawn to the lifestyle yoga encourages while on her continued pursuit of connection – to self, community, culture, and the universe. She nurtures the wisdom this ancient Eastern modality offers beyond the physical asana and honours yoga as a practice of mind, body and soul connection – both on and off the mat.

Like many certified yoga teachers, Lauren never intended on teaching and enrolled in training for self-study and to connect further with her own inner intelligence. That inner intelligence later led her away from an 11-year corporate career as a journalist and out of newsrooms into yoga shalas and studios.

Since then Lauren has added Kinesiology, Neuro Trainer, and Reiki practitioner to her qualifications to complement the mental, physical and spiritual elements of her yoga offerings. She is currently studying a Diploma in Counselling to further support people holistically.

Lauren has a natural ability to connect with people and is conscious of making everyone feel welcomed and included. Her warm and supportive nature is reflected in her classes where she caters to each individual by offering an inclusive and accessible practice with a focus on breath and movement, mind and body, and individual with community.

Experience a  nourishing practice that will leave you in a state of equilibrium.

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KELLY CHADBOURNE | TEACHER

Kelly stared her yoga journey around 13 years ago, when she was recovering from a spiral fracture in her ankle and decided netball was not an option anymore. A dear friend gifted her a yoga package to an Iyengar yoga studio. That very first class Kelly was inspired to delve deeper into the practice of yoga. For 4 years Kelly attended Lara Favells Iyengar classes and then moved from her town to travel Australia with her family. This is were she explored and experienced many different styles of yoga.

Delving deeper again Kelly chose to do her yoga teacher training at Byron Yoga Centre as it resonated with her foundational practice, she completed 700hr Level 1 & 2 Purna YTT and 30hr Yin YTT course.

Yoga is a lifestyle that is far greater than the asana practice, it is a complete package for physical, mental, emotional and spiritual evolution. So there for it means Equilibrium-a balance to achieve life in an holistic fulfilling way.

Feel into a strong flow that provides space to go inwards, balancing both effort and ease.

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CLAIRE VANDERMEIREN | TEACHER

Claire’s yoga journey started 8 years ago when she was initially just looking for a respite on her body after years of playing competitive sport. She looked towards yoga for its physical aspects in gaining flexibility but had a big wake up call when she experienced that yoga was so much more. She quickly fell in love with how yoga made her feel both spiritually and mentally and after a difficult year in Claire’s life she finally decided to complete her 200hr YTT. Her training allowed her to delve further inwards and since then she feels she sees life through a completely new lens.

For Claire, yoga is so much more than the asana, it provides her with a constant state of learning both on and off the mat. She loves how yoga creates a place for deeper connection to not only herself, but also to her community and the land.

Claire believes that Yoga is the tool that allows us to become more aware, more inquisitive and more curious about ourselves. Yoga has brought immense gratitude to Claire’s life and she hopes to help ignite the same for you.

Expect a practice that strikes the balance between mindful movement and strength, without taking yourself too seriously.

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GAV AITKINS | TEACHER

Gav’s yoga journey started about 6 years ago, following encouragement from his wife. What started as a curious pastime they could do together, became a passion which led to Gav completing his teacher training in Keramas, Bali with The Yoga Vine.

Gav feels that yoga is a balance of strength, playfulness and mindfulness that shouldn’t be taken too seriously. Child like curiosity is essential to the yoga journey, always finding time to smile/laugh within a class.

Find a moment of peace in your day, connect back to yourself and ground in the present moment.

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CARA FAYE | TEACHER

Cara’s yoga journey began from an injury 8 years ago that took a huge toll on her physical and mental well-being. While yoga began as a physical healing method for her body, it soon became her sanctuary for mental clarity and connection.

Through her continuous and committed practice, she developed a deep curiosity for life and for what’s beyond this earthly journey. This curiosity eventually led her to her yogic studies where she began to clearly understand yoga and how deeply rooted and all encompassing it is.

For Cara, yoga is a path of life, a journey she unknowingly took many years ago. Yoga brought her peace and stillness in some of the most chaotic phases of my life, and over all, it brought her connection, community, and endless moments of love. Now, Cara’s desire to teach yoga comes solely from her love for yoga and all that it has brought her. Teaching is her path to learning alongside other yogic practitioners, and with this, she hopes to create the same moments of clarity for others that so many of her teachers before gave to her.

Experience a steady and strong flow focussed on breath, mind and body .

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KOBIE BROWN | TEACHER

Kobie’s Yoga journey started around 9 years ago as a student in a small Bikram Yoga room. She loved what the practice bought to her spiritually and emotionally on and off the mat. This saw Kobie exploring a variety of classes including Hatha, Vinyasa and Yin, where she found her passion for Vinyasa. She enjoyed the fluidity of the flow, the dynamic, strong postures and the emphasis on the body and breath. Many years later this passion guided her down the path of completing her 200 hour Teacher Training.

Kobie believes yoga is a meditative journey of self discovery, unequivocally the most powerful addition to her physical, spiritual and emotional wellbeing.

Nurturing mums during their pre & postpartum journey.

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RENAE MICHAEL | TEACHER

Renae attended her first yoga class in her early 20’s and was instantly drawn to the benefits it had on her physical and mental well-being. It wasn’t until ten years on in 2018, after developing a love for vinyasa flows as well as, the meditative and introspective approach of yin, that she sought to deepen her knowledge and practice. This led her to complete her teacher training in Vinyasa, Yin and more recently Postnatal yoga.

For Renae, yoga is a practice of compassion (for self and others) and life-long learning both on and off the mat. Since becoming a mum, she has enjoyed integrating a more nurturing approach to her teaching and is passionate about sharing this with other mums during their postpartum journey.

Renae is our Pre and Postnatal Yoga specialist who will offer series from time to time.