Sama was founded 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.

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We’re a welcoming space built on practice, curiosity, and community.
 

We gather to move, to sit, to study dharma, and to investigate our minds together. (Usually with tea. Often with snacks.)

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Sama runs on Karma Yoga, the practice of selfless service. 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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Over the years, thousands of people have practiced, learned, and offered their time here.

Sama has been sustained entirely through donations and shared care since day one.

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Every contribution, whether it’s time, presence, or resources, helps keep this space open, accessible, and alive for the next person who walks through the door. That includes you. 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.