WHO IS THIS PANDA?
Om om namaste!
I am Sama, the founder of Yogini Panda. The story behind the name comes from the knitted toque you see in the photos. This toque was worn a lot during my rock climbing years, and so the nickname, "the climbing panda", was born. The name continued to evolve over the years and has now settled on Yogini Panda.
I first encountered Dynamic Meditation during the Yoga Teacher Training Course in Nepal. As a class, we were taken on an inward journey that helped us discover that breath, music and dance are some of the many gateways that can transport us within and beyond ourselves. This is precisely why it was so captivating, it provided a safe space to journey within ourselves. Personally, the intentional breathing, laughing therapy, music and dance helped me access and heal from deep-set trauma, pain and depression, bringing with it a sense of clarity and lightness. It was then that the spark was ignited along with my passion and commitment to help others reach this state of utter bliss.
With a background in Vipassana Meditation and having acquired the following certificates: RYT 500, Singing Bowl Meditation, Traditional Yoga, Reiki Level 1 and Reflexology, I am able to guide others on their journey while providing a safe and healing space for them to explore within.
Having understood the benefits that come from yoga and meditation, on and off the mat, I am building a life around helping others discover the same joy. As my clients develop, they will gain the tools to tap into their own inner light, empowering them to form their own path towards mindfulness, peace and healing.
Setting Intentions
The road to self-discovery is a long and winding one yet every step forward feels like a leap in the right direction. The detours present themselves as opportunities for further growth that reshape us and lead us back to our path. I started my inner and spiritual journey what feels like a lifetime ago, or perhaps several lifetimes. Through it all, there were lessons learned, skills acquired and traumas healed.
The intention here is to provide a safe space for others to be, feel, share, express, heal and melt (witness the love within/find the love within) into the love that exists within each and every one. I am but a humble servant to the community, walking my path hoping to serve all with love and light.
