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.
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This energizing flow is designed to build strength and range of motion in your entire body. You’ll start with hip openers to activate flexibility and stability, leading into poses for spinal mobility, and then finish with shoulder openers. Postures include Reclined Padangusthasana (Hand-To-Big-Toe Pose), Bridge, Lizard, Half Moon, Bound Side Angle, Pigeon, Pyramid, and Warrior I. This class previously aired on March 27, 2025.
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This Vinyasa practice is designed to enhance your awareness of what’s needed to improve your balance. Explore how to use drishti (focused gaze) while emphasizing your foundation in a steady flow with Forearm Plank, Side Plank, Crescent Lunge, Warrior III, Warrior II, Side Angle, and Half Moon. This class previously aired on March 25, 2025.
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Explore the practice of staying steadfast in the face of resistance in this backbend-focused flow that helps to cultivate resilience on and off the mat. The energizing flow is designed to increase the range of motion in your shoulders and hips for more ease and comfort in backbends. Postures include Bridge variations, Crescent Lunge, Eagle Pose, Camel Pose, Wheel Pose, and Lizard Pose variations. This class previously aired on March 20, 2025.