Studying Electrical Engineering at USC was an incredible experience; however, it also brought a lot of stress and anxiety into Vera’s life. She was constantly feeling overwhelmed and anxious. And she could not share that with her friends because she did not want to feel less than others. So, she lived with that feeling for a while until yoga came into her life.

Yoga was not just a sweaty workout; it actually uplifted her mood. That feeling inside of her would carry through the rest of the day and she found improvements in all aspects of her life. Since then, sharing that uplifted feeling has become her dream.

Started from Vinyasa and Hatha practice, Vera has expanded her teaching into yoga sculpt, yoga rehab, mindfulness and meditation to integrate more elements into her classes. Meanwhile, she also feels strongly about connecting people together through yoga & meditation - a community that builds happier body and mind.

With that intention in mind, Sama was born to create a balanced mind-body experience and community.