Sama was opened in January 2011 as the first fully donation-based yoga center in Greater New Orleans. From the beginning, the vision was simple (and a little radical): offer a high-quality studio experience that no one would be priced out of.

 

Because as you have probably noticed, a lot of wellness spaces are pretty pricey (and kind of intimidating).

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Sama, however, was designed to be a welcoming space built on practice, curiosity, fun, and community that was open to everybody.
 

We gather to move, breathe, and investigate our minds together. (Usually with tea and snacks.) Our yoga classes are accessible, alignment based, and mixed level. 

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Sama runs on Karma Yoga, the path of action and community care. Everyone you see teaching, greeting, cleaning, or offering tea is a volunteer. If you’ve ever wondered how a space like this could exist… that’s how. When you visit, take a moment to thank them, or ask how you can get involved!

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Thanks for being here.

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P.S.: Sama is 100% community supported. We don’t receive grants or other funding. Become a sustaining member here.