MEET OUR YOGA TEACHERS
SANA Yoga School’s instructors are highly-trained, passionate educators who make yoga accessible to every body. Our teachers will help you discover tools to shift your life, discover what lies within, and propel into new possibilities.
Amy Lenkszus
WHY DID YOU BECOME A YOGA TEACHER?
Honestly…so I could learn the Sumits sequence because I MISSED it when I realized no studios here in Memphis offered it. It was the perfect combination of a workout and a meditation and over the years of practicing it I saw my body, mind, and soul transform. I opened SANA Yoga (formerly as Sumits Yoga Memphis) to share the transformational qualities of that practice with others, and to be a welcoming place for every day yoga for every body.
WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO TEACH YOGA?
I never worried about being a good teacher- instead I wanted to grow and train good teachers and we have an amazing teaching team. But any time I get back in the room, whether I’m teaching or practicing, it feels like I’m coming home to my body/mind/soul. And the community of students and teachers at our studio just moves me- everyone is so passionate, welcoming, and caring.
The 80 minute is my favorite to take and to teach.
WHY SANA Yoga?
Even though our signature class sequence rarely changes, every single day is so different. Knowing what to expect allows me to zone out, get out of my head, and be present in a very meditative way. And my body doesn’t feel the same when I’m not practicing it 4-5 times a week…I still crave it.
Anne Marie Wyatt
Derek Martin
WHY DID YOU BECOME A YOGA TEACHER?
Yoga snuck up on me. First it was exercise, then it was therapy, then it was a way of life. Now it’s all those things and more wrapped up in an ever-evolving practice. Yoga is the first thing in my life about which I felt “I can’t NOT share this with others.”
WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO TEACH YOGA?
Yoga provides a foundation for expansion and growth across all areas of life. My yoga teaching practice continually evolves and grows and I love sharing that with students, all of whom are on their own journeys as well.
WHY SANA Yoga?
“Compassionate Inclusion” is the description that always comes to mind when I think about the SANA yoga sequence in particular and the SANA studio in general. This practice/studio make yoga accessible to anyone who wants to try. Holding that space for whomever walks through the door is such valuable thing and why I continue to embrace being a part of SANA Yoga.
Devin Ghanor
WHY DID YOU BECOME A YOGA TEACHER?
To help guide teens to finding their super powers.
WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO TEACH YOGA?
I was told to never quit something that makes you feel alive.
WHY SANA?
Home is where the heart is…
Jasmine Sullivan
Jessica Dawson
WHY DID YOU BECOME A YOGA TEACHER?
“You face your fear because your goal demands it” -Alex Honnold
This was the calling I never knew I needed. One simple invitation to come take a class and actually doing that class changed my life. I did not realize the answer to this question until AFTER I went through my yoga teacher training (2017). There are plenty of reasons for my why. The main one would be to know thyself better and to help others on this journey of taking pause, letting go, regaining sense of purpose, and feeling good about oneself through mindful movement and meditation.
WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO TEACH YOGA?
“I am not teaching you anything. I just help you to explore yourself.” -Bruce Lee
It’s a lifelong love song to know yourself more intricately, to connect, and to practice mindfulness every day. Teaching gives me sense of purpose and clarity to who I was born to be. Along the way, I am going to extend the lessons I learn through my own journey of little self enlightenments and knowledge of movement, meditation, and breath connection to each student to continue to help them feel better about their own journey no matter what the day entails. My favorite mantra to share is “Calm, Peace, Smile, Release”
WHY SANA YOGA?
Every day yoga for all levels, Community, Connection, Variety, Authenticity, Inspirational
Liv Fowler
WHY SANA YOGA?
I wanted to teach at SANA because of the WELCOMING, EASY GOING ATMOSPHERE! SANA promotes safe space, honoring your body, and good energy. No judgment walking through our doors
Madison Arthur
WHY DID YOU BECOME A YOGA TEACHER?
I love to move my body. I feel sexy and confident when I flow it’s my love language.
WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO TEACH YOGA?
I love to inspire and connect with people on a different level of intimacy.
WHY SANA YOGA?
SANA is family and they really are the best! Every teacher is so dedicated and full of love
Margaret Shaw
WHY DID YOU BECOME A YOGA TEACHER?
I became a yoga teacher to help myself and others become more flexible mentally and physically and to connect more with myself and my soul’s purpose.
WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO TEACH YOGA?
Because it’s fun and makes me feel great and it’s so much fun helping others feel healthier, supported, and loved. I find it so uplifting and fulfilling!
WHY SANA YOGA?
The VIBES. I love the community here and I always walk out these doors feeling better than when I came in. The atmosphere here is so loving, inclusive, and accepting
Meridith Rucker
WHY DID YOU BECOME A YOGA TEACHER?
My big life dream is to teach people of all ages emotional intelligence, self awareness and self love, and holistic wellness through yoga and meditation so that our communities grow strong, healthy and whole together.
WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO TEACH YOGA?
I’m continually inspired every single time someone practices with me and has an enjoyable and meaningful experience. It brings me an incredible amount of joy. Teaching yoga is purpose work for me, and I am so grateful to have the opportunity to lead and share light with fellow yogis.
WHY SANA YOGA?
I have so much appreciation for my SANA family for helping me continually learn along the way. I loved how much the practice helps bring balance, awareness and joy to my life. It’s where I truly learned the union of breath and movement.
Roxanne Sanders
WHY DID YOU BECOME A YOGA TEACHER?
My initial reason for going through yoga teacher training was for personal growth and to elevate my own yoga practice. I never could’ve imagined how that 200 hours would change my life forever in the most amazing ways.Learning to embrace the continual balance between effort and ease on my mat and in my daily life was one of the most important lessons I learned during my ytt and one that I love to share with my students.
WHY DO YOU CONTINUE TO TEACH YOGA?
Teaching is my passion and it brings me so much joy to share this life-changing practice with others!
WHY SANA YOGA?
This studio has felt like HOME since the first time that I walked through the doors. It has been my safe place and a constant source of bliss & unconditional love. I love my SANA community!!
