Right Effort, one of the Buddha’s Eightfold Path teachings, is about skillfully directing our energy toward awakening. It means letting go of unwholesome states of mind and cultivating wholesome ones. As the holiday season tests our patience and presence, Right Effort reminds us to channel our energy toward what nourishes peace instead of stress.

An interview with founder Haiyan Khan on his recent Peace Walk.

Recently, all of New Orleans shut down to experience a snowstorm that that the city hasn't seen in over 100 years. Surprising and magical occurrences like this can remind us all how important it is to pause, feel joy, and be in awe of the world around us.    Though perhaps a little more subtle, a meditation retreat serves a similar purpose.   In our fast-paced world, it's easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of daily life, and in so doing, forget to investigate why

We get it -- meditation does not come easy for most of us. Meditation can feel boring, confusing, and even frustrating. We struggle with...

Join us for our yoga teacher and medication teacher training starting in March 2024! Sama Yoga offers an incredibly affordable option.

Donate to Sama Studio At Sama Studio, we believe in the power of yoga and meditation to transform lives. As a socially conscious L3C...

In the realm of yoga, the practice of pranayama holds a sacred place. Pranayama, often referred to as "yogic breathing," is a profound...

Deepen and uplift your experience of Life through silence, meditation, chanting, yoga asana and introspection. The retreat is guided by Swam

We put so much time into taking care of our bodies. I’ve been watching this tendency in myself recently. Almost all day long, I’m...

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new annual "Planting Seeds" Membership Campaign, a journey that aims to strengthen our...

In our fast-paced, hyperconnected world, finding moments of peace and tranquility can feel like an impossible task. However, there is a...

Meditation Classes: New Orleans + Online After a while, our meditation practice can begin to feel monotonous. Just like in any other...

We often have a tendency to think of yoga as one thing — asana. But inquiry into yoga will quickly lead you to understand that there are...

Our SUNDAY EVENING SLOW DOWN series is popular at Sama Studio. The practices of yoga asana, meditation, and dharma study teach us so much.