Sam Lloyd's Yoga Page

08/26/2025

The 2 sessions of Mindfulness this fall will play with the concept of Sanctuary.

I LOVE this word!!
Creating a place of refuge or safety to come home to is important now more than ever.

Breathwork, pratyahara, and meditation techniques based on curious observation all help to create a sanctuary without judgement - one that welcomes you home as you are.

Practice this practice in the safety of your own home ‘live’ with me via zoom or access the videos on demand at any time until the 2nd Fall session starts on Nov 3rd.

Be Curious!
Love, sam
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08/06/2025

Plan D for the win!
We tried.
We really did until we didn’t give up ;)
Matheson Falls ❤️❤️❤️
Thanks for the company and great driving.

08/05/2025

This was my view at the end of Savasana today.

It almost surprised me.

Is easy to forget the little things that add up to magic.

At the edge of my mat you can see ’s book YOU BETTER BE LIGHTNING. I’ll be reading from it in this weekend’s workshop.

There’s still room if you want to join.

Don’t know me, or what I do in The studio? Give Andrea’s take on yoga https://andreagibson.substack.com/p/illness-and-the-myth-of-strength a read.
It’s my take too…

No spiritual by-passing here.
No, if you’re not getting it ‘right’ you’re doing it ‘wrong’.
No you just have to try harder.

As Andrea would say, sometimes ‘trying softer’ is the bravest thing we can do.

Come play.
Curiously.
Love,
Sam
Ps. Thanks for all you helped me unlearn.

07/16/2025

Another paddle camping trip in the books with .ll

Lots of new road days and a sweet stay in Slocan to give us an early start.

Random Squamish/Nica encounter with Charlotte and Errol at the very-worth-stopping (2 can dine with drinks for what 1 can in Fernie. Just saying….)

is a GEM!! Slocan lake is warm and - where did all the people go?
Freaking paradise!

Maybe a north/south paddle next year Jay?
Speaking of .ll - thank you for being you and wanting to hang with your mama in the mild but very special back country with me.
Love you Scoob.

04/17/2025

Inversions this Saturday!

We won’t be outside but is just as sweet and playful.

Getting upside down is OPTIONAL!
The prep that gets you there is not :)
And is just as important to the strong and mobile structure of your neck, shoulders, arms and wrists even if you never go upside down.

This playful workshop might just surprise and inspire you to explore the world from different angles.

Come Play!
This Saturday (bring all your long-week company - drop ins encourages!) 9:30am

❤️Sam

03/15/2025

I ❤️❤️❤️ workshops!

I was born and raised in yoga workshops as a student and teacher.
It’s where I learn the techniques to figure out what works best for me on and off my mat.

If you’ve ever been in a yoga class and thought ‘how do I do that?’ or skip out on poses because they cause pain, these mini-workshops are for you!

Curious and collaborative, let’s take the time to figure out what works best for you no matter what your practice looks like.

Experienced or novice, learn how to progress your practice with practical, curious agency.

Come play!
Be Curious
❤️Sam

02/17/2025

7 weeks.
21 sessions.
21 recordings accessible until the next series begins.
21 emails filled with support, anecdotes and encouragement.

I share.
You explore.
We practice together.
It’s a beautiful thing.

Be curious!
Love,
Sam

01/21/2025

If it’s not me, it’s not me.
I never send friend requests…

12/28/2024

Be Curious!

The playground of Curiosity is where we learn everything we thought we knew.

Because only Curiosity meets the present moment with….curiosity.

Judgement, disappointment, right/wrong soon find they have no place in this playground. And, when they do show up, the practice helps to meet them with Kindness.

Spending 20 Mindfully-Curious minutes which includes breath work, the yogic concept of Pratyahara, and the opportunity to check in with yourself helps to set a course to the present moment in a way that supports your life out in the wilderness of being Human.

This practice isn’t about controlling outcomes, it’s about honing the tools that help you navigate living a wildly-human life with as much Grace as possible.

Curious??
Dm me, I’ll send you a link to one of my recordings to keep.

Be Curious!
We start practice Jan 6.
Love, Sam

12/01/2024

This is what friendship looks like.
A soft place to land and a 911 call when needed. Feels like home and a freshly-shovelled driveway and safe and sound house ala and
Love you all!
hiplookslike

11/30/2024

Buddy is READY to go. We’re coming home❤️❤️❤️

07/14/2024

I had the immense pleasure of doing a SUP-camping trip with my daughter a couple of weeks ago. It's been a long while since i've been on big water, let alone on a board loaded with camping gear! I've been active my whole life - hiking, biking, skiing, running for a bit... There's a difference between saying: 'I'm a skier.' and, 'I ski.' If you know, you know - one dabbles as a hobby and one contains a sense of being or identity....

I had the immense pleasure of doing a SUP-camping trip with my daughter a couple of weeks ago. It’s been a long while since i’ve been on big water, let alone on a board loaded with camp…