Our EVENTS &
workshops

Let’s align our intention with the rhythms of nature and embody our commitment to reconnecting our community with the earth.

Join us at Samya Studios, in collaboration with Communi.Table, for a soulful evening that marries the grounding practice of yoga with the warmth of seasonal dining, set against the cozy backdrop of late autumn/early winter. As we embrace the shift from the transitional energy of autumn to the quiet, introspective energy of winter, this special evening offers an opportunity to honor the season through yoga and a thoughtfully curated seasonal feast.

The evening begins in our warmly lit studio with an extended yoga practice led by Laura, designed to harness the energy of winter: introspection, grounding, warmth, and rest. Accompanied by breathwork, journaling, and time for reflection, this movement practice is an invitation to turn inward, release what no longer serves, and prepare for the season of rest and renewal.

Following the practice, you're invited to join a communal long table meal, prepared by India of Communi.Table. The three-course menu showcases the best of seasonal produce, embodying the themes of comfort, nourishment, and togetherness.

Breathe fresh life into this new year. Join Sāmya Studios founder Laura B. Childs on Sunday 12th January for an extended yoga and breathwork practice—no fancy stuff, just you moving and breathing in community.

We'll start with a gentle movement practice designed to clear the slate and make room for the new. Laura's classes are creative and invitational and designed to build personal strength and confidence. With a buffet of variations, you always get to make your practice your own, meet yourself where you are, and have some fun in the process. After moving, we’ll dive into an extended breathwork practice.

Breathwork is a reset button for your energy, helping to shift stagnant energy out of the body and unlock what’s next. This longer session allows for a deeper exploration, giving you the time and space to tap into your energy, release emotional blocks, and reconnect with yourself in a powerful way.

From there, we’ll spend some time defining an intention for the new year—a 2025 sankalpa or wish for yourself that will guide you closer to your true purpose and authenticity.

After moving, breathing, and doing all the things, we’ll end in full and complete rest. Laura will guide you through yoga nidra, known as sleep yoga. It’s a restful form of pratyahara (withdrawal of the senses), where we move into the liminal space between awake and asleep to relax, recover, and integrate.

This is your time to receive all the effort and energy you created so you can step into the new year with openness, connection, and clarity. Please bring a journal and pen with you and wear comfortable clothes.

Join us for an immersive celebration of the Lunar New Year as we welcome the Year of the Wood Snake with mindful practices that honour Chinese traditions.

The Wood Snake symbolises wisdom, intuition, and transformation. As "mini dragons," snakes are revered in Chinese culture as symbols of good fortune and spiritual depth. The Wood element adds an energy of growth, creativity, and harmony—an ideal opportunity for reflection and renewal as we step into this auspicious year.

WHAT TO EXPECT:
🍵 Tea ceremony: Begin with a grounding tea ceremony led by Emma Tian Williamson, inviting stillness and presence as we connect with this special occasion.

⚡️ Qigong practice: Flow through qigong movements inspired by the Wood Snake's energy, guided by Emma. These gentle practices foster vitality, balance, and harmony with the transformative energies of the Wood element.

😌 Sound Bath: Close the session with a serene sound bath led by Claire. Using alchemy crystal bowls, Claire will create a meditative space for deep relaxation, reflection, and renewal.

This special workshop invites you to embrace the transformative energy of the Lunar New Year, align your body and mind through traditional Chinese practices, and set meaningful intentions for personal growth in the year ahead.

Your intentional time to rest, recover, and transform. Aligning with the new moon's renewing energy, we take the opportunity to plant seeds of intention while granting ourselves the space to deeply rest and reset. Through the practices of yin and yoga nidra—or sleep yoga—we transition from the day's busyness to a profound state of calm.

The session guides your brain into the restorative alpha and theta states, creating a deep connection between your conscious desires and subconscious mind and paving the way for a life lived with heightened awareness and presence.

"Healing ourselves is not the end of the line, but brings us into relationship with others, and allows us to do the work that brings healing to the wider world." ~ Prentis Hemphill

Carve out time for rest and renewal with Soft Life Sundays, a sanctuary designed for Black women and women of colour. Each session offers a unique opportunity to minimise stress, nurture your wellbeing, and explore practices that nourish your mind, body and spirit.

Embrace the stillness of winter with a deeply restorative Soft Life Sunday session led by Stacie. As the days remain dark and cold, allow yourself to be enveloped by soft candlelight, gentle yoga postures, soothing poetry, and calming music. Rediscover the power of rest and replenish your energy for the year ahead.

Join us for a 5-night retreat on the beautiful island of Mallorca. This retreat is a special opportunity to slow down, reconnect with your inner world, and find balance in a serene, natural setting.

Whether you're seasoned or new to these practices, this retreat is an inclusive, welcoming space for everyone to relax, recharge, and feel at home.

This retreat is all about embodying our studio’s vibe—creating a space where you can unwind and find your centre amidst life’s busyness.

These five nights are designed to give you a peaceful escape to breathe deeply and focus on what really matters. In a world that constantly demands your attention, you're invited to pull back, place your hand on your heart, and return to your centre.

An introspective journey of yin, down-regulation breathwork, meditation, and sound. It's the new Friday night out.

Designed to calm the nervous system a promote deep rest, this session pairs longer-held postures with breathwork and meditation to shift you out of the work week and into your body. We'll then integrate with an immersive sound bath to restore harmony within the body, mind and spirit.

The resonant sounds of alchemy singing bowls, Himalayan bowls, gongs and other healing instruments create an atmosphere for deep relaxation, dream states and inner shifts to help you align with what's next. Join Laura as she guides this deeply restorative session with live music from Bex.