One Life Yoga was founded to be a celebration of yoga life. As teachers, we draw inspiration from our lived experience and the love of the practice, lifestyle and tradition of yoga. Our intention is to create a yoga and community space for all people, of all faiths, colors, shapes and sizes, creeds and orientations. WE ARE ONE LIFE.
OUR TEACHERS
Reza Samadi
FOUNDER - HEATED | VINYASA | HATHA | YIN | MEditation
Reza found yoga 15 years ago as a way to balance the stresses of his corporate life. As a self-confessed beginner, he was inspired to create One Life Yoga as a place for everybody and every body - an urban yoga center inspired by life and the world we live in. For him, yoga is less about where you want to go and more about realizing an acceptance of things as they are right now and marveling in the truth that you are more capable exactly as you are than you could possibly imagine.
Reza trained with Ganga White and Tracey Rich at White Lotus Yoga Foundation in Santa Barbara, CA, and continues to build his yoga practice with the study of zen buddhism and taoism.
Whether as a newcomer to yoga or a seasoned yogi, his classes are intended to challenge your pre-conceived notions of what is possible, and provide a new benchmark in physical ability that you can achieve today and with practice will continue to achieve from now on.
LIZZIE PEREIRA SAMADI
STUDIO MANAGER - ELEMENTAL FlOW & RECOVERY
Lizzie is a multi-hyphenate in the wellness space: yoga teacher, student, plant-based healing chef, community builder, mentor, facilitator, friend.
Lizzie’s practices are rooted in the Five Elements Theories, working with and embodying the elements through her yoga classes, retreats, immersion programs, and workshops. She is certified in Elemental Hatha Yoga, Pre-Natal Yoga, Yin Yoga, Amy Carmody Yoga, and has various training in anatomy, mobility, leadership, and holistic wellness. Whether on the mat or at the dinner table together, she encourages self-discovery and radical self-compassion with a nurturing yet light-hearted spirit. Grounded, real, and a little bit magical, Lizzie’s vibrant energy is infused in every offering. She loves to read fiction, sing, swim, and take walks with friends around her neighborhood.
One Life Yoga IS KNOWN FOR ITS great teachers. We are so proud and honored to share them with you!
My favorite classes are Water by Arletta (slow calm pace but always gets me sweating, thoughtful hands on adjustments, creative functional flows, clear specific cues), all Chasity's classes (well thought out sequencing, calm authentic vibe, hands on adjustments, challenging), Elemental flow by Lizzie (creative fun transitions, nourishing flows, authentic vibe, seasonal themes). So many classes for different preferences. I would go to all their classes everyday if I didn't have anything else to do and if my body can handle it lol. ~ RL, Yelp review
Alex [Reed} is an incredible teacher! She always manages to make the class laugh while leading us through wonderfully challenging sequences :) If you’re looking for a kind, welcoming, and fun yoga instructor, definitely sign up for one of Alex’s classes. ~ Classpass user review