Sami’s Yoga
Hi Guys!
I am thrilled to have you on this journey with us! When people ask me to describe myself, I often struggle to put it into words because I feel like I am constantly evolving.
However, there are a few things that never change about me. I always maintain a positive outlook and strive to find the good in every situation. I enjoy having meaningful conversations and making connections with others, as well as trying out new things and having new experiences and adventures.
Spending time with my family, especially doing outdoor things is one of my favorites. I try to go about life with the spirit of Aloha- joyfully sharing life with love, peace, and compassion.
I’ve always loved bringing people together and curating meaningful experiences, so I guess you could say this is the biggest gathering of people and information so far. :)
I love to help people empower themselves and feel confident in their life choices.
This has become even more true in motherhood. I became obsessed with all things motherhood with my first pregnancy. Everything from being pregnant to planning the best postpartum and then ALL the things life throws at us after that.
It’s the hardest journey we will ever be on- so incredibly personal yet not unique. And we are constantly evolving, whether we want to or not. Though it’s easier to manage if we learn to accept that from here on out, nothing will ever be the same. And that’s kind of exciting. :)
My background is a bit all over the place. I love learning new things that interest me. My formal schooling is in anthropology and archaeology and I have an MBA. I am also a yoga teacher & lover/ student of personal growth, development, psychology, and embodiying more peace and fun.
Feel free to connect with me on our Slack Channel or on IG @authorsamigarrett
Enjoy
Below you will find all her Creative, Restorative, Myofacial Release, Kids, Pre and Postnatal Yoga Flows
This short flow is designed to make your own and follow your body’s lead. If you only have 2 minutes, make it 2 minutes. If you have 15, do it for 15. :)
Play prepares us for the unexpected. Come play with some balances with me. This one is pregnancy friendly. 40mins
1.5hr class where we dance up on the mountain. Hip and back extension focus.
Quick Energy- This quick 6min warmup is designed to get the energy flowing through your body and invite in more fluidity and energy to your day. :)
Longer vesion of the Quick Energy if you have a bit more time. This 30min flow brings in energy and movement to your whole body. This one is pregnancy-friendly.
Come wind down with this 30 min restorative moon salutation. Pregnancy Friendly- Instead of doing baby cobra, stay in table top and do a cat/cow.
35 min flow to release tension from all the leaning, hunching, holding, feeding baby, working at a desk… you’re welcome. :)
40 min Eyes Closed Flow great for when you are on your Period or anytime you want to slow down and turn inward.
48 mins of Playful Creative Flow to invite more playfulness into your daily life.
** Pregnancy Friendly with a couple modifications (do Table Top instead of Cobra and don’t do the closed twists)
This 35 min slow flow has an emphasis on hip and back - a great restorative after the Mountain Flow.
15 min Loop Flow is perfect for releasing tension from your hips to your back.
50 mins of Myofascial Release of the Face and Neck in yoga style! Great if you carry tension in your jaw/neck/shoulders. We also do some vagal toning which is great for Nervous System Relgulation.
90 mins of yoga and Myofacial Release of the back body.
** Pregnancy Friendly. If 35 weeks or later, option to do puppy instead of down dog and seated figure 4 stretch instead of down dog figure 4 stretch.
36 minutes of beautiful chaos with kids yoga- an adventure around the pond.
18 min deep core flow. Great by itself or paired with other flows. Also great for postpartum to connect with deep core.
Props needed: 1 block or stool or something to elevate your knee in a side plank
1hr 20min MFR for hips and legs.
Props: two blocks, a blanket, yoga strap/belt, and a MRF style ball.
** This is Pregnancy Friendly as long as you are comfortable on your back. (option to lay on side instead of twist or do this routine while seated in a chair)
Permission to step off the mat and find flow in the body and mind. This 40 min class is a great way to start the day and invite in energy or release engery before unwinding.
props: nothing
60 min Energy building Peak Pose Flow for hip health, balance, and stability
Props: a block or maybe two
30 min Loop Flow is perfect for releasing tension from your whole trunk area. It’s the exptendedversion of the quick 15min loop flow.
55 min Access your Inner Power and Strength with this creative flow. 2 Blocks are optional and can be quite nice for this practice.
60 mins of peak pose flow for strength, stability, and balance. Start in Mountain Pose (I started filming after I put everyone in Mountain)
Props needed: 1 block, a strap/belt (optional)
20 min Morning stretch flow (great for all trimesters of pregnancy too)
Props needed: 1 block or chair or bed or stool
55 mins class to expand our capacity for happiness. No props needed. Not recommended for pregnancy as there are closed twists. 1st trimester would be fine if you are feeling up to it. :)
2 Myofacial release practices in 1 video for all the mamas who are feeling the effects of feeding, holding, hugging, sitting, and driving. part 1 is for upper back/chest. part 2 is for glutes/hip flexors. they can be done together or separately and along side the chaos of children. :)
props: foam roller and/or MFR style ball, and/or block.
60 min Slow Flow, MFR, active meditation to slow down and savor life a bit more (Pre/Postnatal friendly)
Props: a bolster/pillow, a MFR ball or any little hard ball
90 Min Myofacial Release for Hips and Head/Neck/Jaw
Props needed: 1 block, a lacrosse ish size ball and smaller bouncy ball size
65 min Active Restorative with a focus on Hips.
Props needed: 2 block & a bolster or large pillow
13 min quick Full Body Stretch (pregnancy and postpartum approved too)
20 min of Kids Yoga. We become Honey Bees. A block or stack of books or even a pillow can be added for some extra fun.
60 min Restorative & MFR to create space for ease, breath, and movement through the side body.
Props: a bolster/pillow, a MFR ball or any little hard ball, and two blocks optional.
45 min Unwinding Flow for Fascial Hydration and Nervous System Regulation
Props: Bolster/Pillows and Blocks (optional)
Prenatal & Postnatal Yoga
35min flow to release tension from all the leaning, holding, and feeding baby. Prenatal and Postnatal approved.
18 min deep core flow. Great by itself or paired with other flows. Also great for postpartum to connect with deep core. Start with the first and progress gradually. (for Pregnancy, I would avoid the happy baby crunch at the end and when it’s no longer comfortable to be on your back, avoid the bridge)
Props needed: 1 block or stool or something to elevate your knee in a side plank
60 min Slow Flow, MFR, active meditation to slow down and savor life a bit more.. depending on the stage of pregnancy, you can do an open twist instead of the closed twist.
Props: a bolster/pillow, a MFR ball or any little hard ball
props: foam roller and/or MFR style ball, and/or block.
Just under 45min of a slow gentle prenatal flow with lots of hip movement to prep you for birth. :)
20 min Morning stretch flow - great for all trimesters of pregnancy too for hip and upper back mobility.
Props needed: 1 block or chair or bed or stool
Postpartum Aproved(not for later stages of pregnacy) 2 Myofacial release practices in 1 video for all the mamas who are feeling the effects of feeding, holding, hugging, sitting, and driving. part 1 is for upper back/chest. part 2 is for glutes/hip flexors. they can be done together or separately and along side the chaos of children. :)
props: foam roller and/or MFR style ball, and/or block.
15 min slow movement prenatal flow focuses on the hips. :)
13 min quick Full Body Stretch (if you are over 36 weeks pregnant - option to do dolphin pose and sitting figure 4 stretch instead of down dog)
45 min Unwinding Flow for Fascial Hydration and Nervous System Regulation. Depending on stage of pregnancy and how comfortable you are with closed twists, please modify. This whole class is about listening to your body and how it wants to move.
Props: Bolster/Pillows and Blocks (optional)
30 min Labor Prep Yoga Flow is great for the last few weeks of pregnancy and into labor to help baby move into the best position and engage.