Quamay Sams, E-RYT 500, is a New York City-based yoga instructor with a profound passion for the teachings of the practice. Using the magic of this discipline to help aid his mental health and developmental trauma, his mission is to engage individuals in the study of the self to heal trauma, bring awareness to patterning, and encourage overall development of the body and mind through movement.
Striving to create a balance between movement and the mindfulness of spiritual meditation, Quamay began teaching in his home of NYC. His journey has led him to manage studios, lead retreats, and cultivate teacher training at studios across the country. Following his passion for learning, he moved to the Bay Area in 2018 to pursue further education with his primary teacher Jason Crandell. Pulling from his own deep anatomical influence, Quamay shares his love of yoga in class through skillful sequencing and genuine mindfulness.
Yoga
This practice is influenced by the Rajas Guna (activity) to bring you a very physically active, energetic flow. Move through Bridge Pose, Low Lunge, and Eagle Pose to create a range of motion in your shoulders to support you in Wheel Pose and Viprita Dandasana (a strong backbend). This class is a part of Quamay’s 3-class series that explores traditional yogic philosophy. Search “Understanding The Gunas” for more. This class previously aired on December 14, 2023.
Yoga
Each pose in this practice is an antidote to unhealthy posture. You’ll focus on different actions in your body, including shoulder depression, retraction, and posterior pelvic tilt, in a strong flow with Locust Pose, High Lunge, Eagle Pose, Low Lunge, and Warrior III. This class previously aired on December 11, 2023.
Yoga
This practice is themed around the Sattva Guna (goodness) and brings a mindful approach using harmony, tranquility, and balance to anchor your mind. Flow through a steady sequence with Lizard Pose, Low Lunge, Warrior II, Bound Side Angle, Dancer Pose, and Tree Pose. This class is a part of Quamay’s 3-class series that explores Samkhya Yoga philosophy. Search “Understanding The Gunas” for more. This class previously aired on December 7, 2023.