WHY WE DO WHAT WE DO
The Samata Living Way:
The world around us may be out of our control, but our inner landscape; our thoughts, the stories we tell ourselves, the doubts, the fears, our perceptions—these are things we CAN change.
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We can’t have global equality, peace and abundance if we aren’t willing to restore balance, peace and healing within ourselves.
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Imagine a world full of people with less fear, less stress, less anger, less judgement, less anxiety. A world driven by love.
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It starts with you. Happiness, joy, peace, success, abundance, beauty, strength, health, financial freedom — all of the things we “want” for ourselves and for others— they are all an INSIDE job.
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Establishing and sustaining inner peace and inner strength not only helps us be more resistant and resilient to life’s challenges, but it also supports us to truly “be the change we wish to see.”
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Ready to get to work? Join our online sangha (community) today!
As a member, you will have access to explore the tried and true, practical tools to cultivate ongoing inner peace and strength.
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We can attest that these tools have not only saved us from lives that were previously polluted with inner turmoil, stress, comparison, judgement and more—but have also helped us create the life that we want and love.
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This is our hearts' work. And we are honored to share it with you.
✨With love and blessings, Jesse and Lindsay Braade ✨
📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected] 📲
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We can’t have global equality, peace and abundance if we aren’t willing to restore balance, peace and healing within ourselves.
🌎
Imagine a world full of people with less fear, less stress, less anger, less judgement, less anxiety. A world driven by love.
🖤
It starts with you. Happiness, joy, peace, success, abundance, beauty, strength, health, financial freedom — all of the things we “want” for ourselves and for others— they are all an INSIDE job.
💪🏼
Establishing and sustaining inner peace and inner strength not only helps us be more resistant and resilient to life’s challenges, but it also supports us to truly “be the change we wish to see.”
👩🏻💻
Ready to get to work? Join our online sangha (community) today!
As a member, you will have access to explore the tried and true, practical tools to cultivate ongoing inner peace and strength.
🗝
We can attest that these tools have not only saved us from lives that were previously polluted with inner turmoil, stress, comparison, judgement and more—but have also helped us create the life that we want and love.
🧙🏼♀️💃🏻
This is our hearts' work. And we are honored to share it with you.
✨With love and blessings, Jesse and Lindsay Braade ✨
📩 Questions? Email us at [email protected] 📲
The Faces of Samata Living:
Senior Instructor
Lindsay Richards Braade
This course is facilitated by Lindsay Richards Braade, a Yoga-Alliance Certified Education Provider, 500-Hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and Certified Ayurvedic Counselor through Dancing Shiva Yoga Ayurveda School.
Lindsay is the owner of Samata Living, a wellness organization offering both group and individual services. Individual services include personal training, private yoga instruction for adults and children, wellness coaching, Ayurvedic Consultations, handstand training and more. Group services include yoga teacher training, events, lectures and seminars in a variety of wellness, motivational and spiritual topics.
Lindsay has over 5,000 teaching and instructional hours as a 500-hour experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT- 500) via Yoga Alliance, is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and Certified Ayurvedic Counselor.
Lindsay completed her first 200-hour yoga teacher training in Virginia Beach, VA in 2015, and a second 200-hour yoga teacher training specializing in Yoga Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Consultations in 2016. In 2017, Lindsay completed her 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training in Kerala, India with specialization in Ayurvedic Counseling, Energetic Anatomy and Therapeutic Yoga. Also in 2017, Lindsay completed a 50-hour certification in Rocket Ashtanga.
Lindsay has led multiple 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings, seminars and motivational lectures. Her experience and expertise in teaching Ayurveda, Energetic Anatomy, History of Yoga, Philosophy of Yoga, Asana, Meditation, Yoga for Children, Hand and Arm Balancing have provided continued invitations to guest teach various modules within the 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training curriculum both at local yoga studios in Hampton Roads, VA and worldwide in Bali, Costa Rica and India.
Lindsay is also a certified Personal Trainer and certified CrossFit Level-1 Trainer. In addition to her passion for health and wellness, Lindsay is the owner of Samata Digital. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communications and Business Administration from Elon University, with over 15 years' professional experience in digital art, marketing and advertising. She loves being active, imaginative and spending time with her family and fellow creators.
Lindsay is the owner of Samata Living, a wellness organization offering both group and individual services. Individual services include personal training, private yoga instruction for adults and children, wellness coaching, Ayurvedic Consultations, handstand training and more. Group services include yoga teacher training, events, lectures and seminars in a variety of wellness, motivational and spiritual topics.
Lindsay has over 5,000 teaching and instructional hours as a 500-hour experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT- 500) via Yoga Alliance, is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and Certified Ayurvedic Counselor.
Lindsay completed her first 200-hour yoga teacher training in Virginia Beach, VA in 2015, and a second 200-hour yoga teacher training specializing in Yoga Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Consultations in 2016. In 2017, Lindsay completed her 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training in Kerala, India with specialization in Ayurvedic Counseling, Energetic Anatomy and Therapeutic Yoga. Also in 2017, Lindsay completed a 50-hour certification in Rocket Ashtanga.
Lindsay has led multiple 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings, seminars and motivational lectures. Her experience and expertise in teaching Ayurveda, Energetic Anatomy, History of Yoga, Philosophy of Yoga, Asana, Meditation, Yoga for Children, Hand and Arm Balancing have provided continued invitations to guest teach various modules within the 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training curriculum both at local yoga studios in Hampton Roads, VA and worldwide in Bali, Costa Rica and India.
Lindsay is also a certified Personal Trainer and certified CrossFit Level-1 Trainer. In addition to her passion for health and wellness, Lindsay is the owner of Samata Digital. She holds a Bachelor's Degree in Strategic Communications and Business Administration from Elon University, with over 15 years' professional experience in digital art, marketing and advertising. She loves being active, imaginative and spending time with her family and fellow creators.
Senior Instructor
Jesse Braade
This course is co-facilitated by Jesse Braade, a Yoga-Alliance Certified Education Provider and 500-Hour Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher.
Jesse is the co-owner of Samata Living, a wellness organization offering both group and individual services. Individual services include personal training, private yoga instruction for adults and children, wellness coaching, Ayurvedic Consultations, handstand training and more. Group services include events, lectures and seminars in a variety of wellness, motivational and spiritual topics.
Jesse has over 2,000 teaching and instructional hours as a 500-hour experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT- 500) via Yoga Alliance, is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and Certified Ayurvedic Counselor.
Jesse's journey began in 2014 when he attended his 200-hour yoga teacher training with Sadhana Yoga School in Fiji. In 2017, Jesse completed his 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training in Kerala, India with specialization in Ayurvedic Counseling, Energetic Anatomy and Therapeutic Yoga. Also in 2017, Jesse completed a 50-hour certification in Rocket Ashtanga.
Jesse has led multiple 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings, seminars and motivational lectures. His experience and expertise in teaching Yoga for Strength, Advanced Inversions, Hand and Arm Balancing have provided continued invitations to guest teach various modules within the 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training curriculum both at local yoga studios in Hampton Roads, VA and worldwide.
Jesse is also a Professional Firefighter and certified CrossFit Level-1 Trainer. He enjoys strength training and conditioning, traveling and spending time with family and friends.
Jesse is the co-owner of Samata Living, a wellness organization offering both group and individual services. Individual services include personal training, private yoga instruction for adults and children, wellness coaching, Ayurvedic Consultations, handstand training and more. Group services include events, lectures and seminars in a variety of wellness, motivational and spiritual topics.
Jesse has over 2,000 teaching and instructional hours as a 500-hour experienced registered yoga teacher (E-RYT- 500) via Yoga Alliance, is a Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider and Certified Ayurvedic Counselor.
Jesse's journey began in 2014 when he attended his 200-hour yoga teacher training with Sadhana Yoga School in Fiji. In 2017, Jesse completed his 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training in Kerala, India with specialization in Ayurvedic Counseling, Energetic Anatomy and Therapeutic Yoga. Also in 2017, Jesse completed a 50-hour certification in Rocket Ashtanga.
Jesse has led multiple 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher trainings, seminars and motivational lectures. His experience and expertise in teaching Yoga for Strength, Advanced Inversions, Hand and Arm Balancing have provided continued invitations to guest teach various modules within the 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher training curriculum both at local yoga studios in Hampton Roads, VA and worldwide.
Jesse is also a Professional Firefighter and certified CrossFit Level-1 Trainer. He enjoys strength training and conditioning, traveling and spending time with family and friends.