Lead teacher
Sam Lowe
Meet Sam Lowe, a dedicated yoga teacher trainer known for her passion in teaching challenging subjects like history, philosophy, and asana. With over a decade of experience in yoga instruction and leadership, Sam has honed her expertise through teaching and running yoga studios worldwide. Born on May 15th, 1989, in central New Jersey, Sam's journey into yoga began as a path of personal transformation, deeply rooted in her rebellious spirit and shaped by her academic pursuits. Graduating from the University of Texas at Austin in 2011 with a degree in Political Science, Sam's education fueled her passion for social justice and motivated her to drive change. Sam holds both 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training certifications, and she further honed her skills in Mysore, India, training with the Jois family in Ashtanga yoga before the pandemic. Her extensive study of yoga has taken her to India, New York, Los Angeles, Denver, and New Jersey, enriching her teaching with diverse perspectives and practices. For over a decade, Sam has not only built Bodhi Yoga Academy LLC but has also hosted over 30 domestic and international yoga trainings and retreats across the globe, from Nicaragua to Costa Rica, and from New Jersey to Colorado, reaching seekers in diverse corners of the world including Germany, Portugal, Morocco, Ireland, the UK, Italy, Indonesia, and Thailand. Sam co-founded a donation-based nonprofit yoga studio in Boulder, Colorado, with her partner Irene Pappas, offering inclusive yoga teacher training with sliding-scale tuition. In 2018, she launched Rocky Mountain Clean and Green, advocating for fair wages and ethical practices. Inspired by her journey, Sam is a fierce advocate for survivors of domestic abuse, child abuse, and sexual assault, empowering them through her yoga practice and advocacy. Her journey is one of resilience, compassion, and a relentless pursuit of justice. Sam continues to defy the status quo, forging her own path in yoga and social entrepreneurship, making a lasting impact on the lives she touches.
CO teacher
Grace Cairns
Grace Cairns is the owner and operator of Grace Yoga in Freehold, New Jersey. She graduated from Fairleigh Dickinson University in 2017 with a bachelor’s degree in Business and Marketing. Prior to college, Grace developed a deep passion for yoga, attending daily classes to enhance her practice. Seeking a deeper understanding of yoga beyond the physical practice, she completed a 200-hour teacher training in Costa Rica, fully immersing herself in an intensive program. Since then, she has continued her education by obtaining various certifications, including those in handstands and yin yoga.
After several years of teaching yoga, Grace transformed her passion into a business, founding Grace Yoga in 2019. Nearly five years later, she now operates a successful hot yoga studio, certifies yoga instructors, and is planning to expand to a second location in 2024.
Grace aspires to continue growing and nurturing the yoga community at Grace Yoga.
Trainings
Explore transformative yoga teacher training at Bodhi Yoga Academy. Our comprehensive 200-hour and 300-hour programs are designed to deepen your practice, refine your teaching skills, and foster personal growth. Led by experienced instructors in a serene setting, our trainings blend ancient wisdom with modern techniques, preparing you to inspire and empower others on their yoga journey.
Intensives
Discover focused and immersive yoga intensives with Bodhi Yoga Academy, sometimes held in diverse locations worldwide. These short programs delve deeply into specific topics, blending traditional teachings with contemporary insights. Perfect for deepening your practice or exploring new dimensions of yoga, our intensives offer transformative experiences in serene and inspiring settings across the globe.
Our Teachers
Our teachers at Bodhi Yoga Academy bring a rich tapestry of experiences and education from around the globe. Each instructor is carefully selected for their expertise and passion, offering a diverse range of teachings rooted in both traditional wisdom and modern innovation. Whether they hail from India, Europe, the Americas, or beyond, our teachers share a commitment to nurturing growth and fostering a deep connection to yoga's profound teachings.
Ethics
We believe in honoring the diverse origins and cultural richness of yoga, ensuring that our instruction authentically reflects its global heritage. By presenting yoga asana in its true historical context, we strive to preserve its integrity and depth, avoiding the pitfalls of cultural appropriation and whitewashing. Our approach fosters a respectful and inclusive environment where all practitioners can engage deeply with yoga's transformative power while honoring its origins.
Location
New Jersey
We are in New Jersey at Grace Yoga Space for the 300-hour yoga teacher training session.
“Perfection in asana is achieved when the effort to perform it becomes effortless and the infinite being within is reached.”
