Samantha Okumura
Samantha Okumura is a 500 Hour yoga instructor with over 10 years of experience teaching group and private classes. She believes that yoga is a powerful tool for healing physical and emotional trauma, and her classes prioritize intelligent sequencing, alignment, and the subtle aspects of the practice to help students build a sustainable and strong self-care practice.
Samantha has taught vinyasa, hatha, and restorative yoga classes in the Bay Area and Las Vegas, specializing in adaptive yoga for neurological injuries and disorders as well as pain management. She has co-facilitated and written curriculum for Yoga Teacher Trainings for the last 4 years with her team at Solstice Yoga and is passionate about bringing diversity, accessibility and inclusivity into the wellness space.
She has a Bachelor of Arts in Integrative Physiology from the University of Colorado, Boulder, and holds several certifications, including 200 Hour YTT from Dragonfly Yoga + Wellness. Samantha is the Director of Operations and Co-Owner of Solstice Yoga School, which she founded to provide access to healing for all.
In her approach to teaching, Samantha prioritizes fluidity while remaining grounded in anatomy. She encourages her students to discover their own spirituality and connection to something universal through their yoga practice. She is influenced and inspired by Ana Forrest, Meghan Currie and Yoga Medicine.
Teacher Training Programs
Embarking on a yoga teacher training journey is nothing short of transformative. It not only deepens one’s understanding of yoga as a practice but also instills a profound sense of self-awareness and personal growth. Throughout the training, individuals are immersed in both the physical and philosophical aspects of yoga, learning to harmonize body, mind and spirit. This holistic approach fosters resilience, mindfulness, and a stronger connection to one’s inner self. As a result, many find that their perspective on life shifts, embracing a more balance, compassionate, and intentional way of living.