Natalie Sampila

She/Her

Bio: When I moved to Santa Barbara in 1997 I took my first public yoga class, and I physically felt so out of place however it lead me to feel so good within, I was hooked.

I needed to understand the what and the why's of this ancient practice, so began the long and continuous journey on learning as much as I can about Yoga, and Ayurveda. I became certified as a 200hr Yoga teacher in 2000 in various trainings, as of now I’m over 1500hrs of training; believing I’m only as good of a teacher as I am a student.

While becoming a House Holder I studied Prana Flow with Shiva Rea and today teach all levels interweaving Tantric yoga with Ayurvedic teachings I received from Kerala Academy of Ayurvedic Medicine. At present time I teach Group Classes, Privates, Corporate, and advanced trainings in Santa Barbara.

My joy and passion are to be guided by the going-ons of the outside world and use creative sequencing, breath awareness, foundation alignment, sprinkled with challenge, support and a little laughter to get you to feel what we all deserve…. Full of all you need!

 

  • My classes are:

    Alignment-based, rooted in yogic tradition, goofy and humorous, challenging, creatively and uniquely sequenced. 

  • I like the studio:

    Warm (75 - 80 degrees)

  • When I'm not on my mat I'm:

    Being a Mom and Wife and loving it

  • I grew up in: 

    Toronto, Canada

  • Something you'd never guess about me is:

    I never thought I'd be a Yoga teacher but Being a Big Cat Trainer didn't work out

  • Catch me on Instagram:

    @nataliedawn.yalife