#30 - How Yoga Changed My Life and My Family’s Life - Yoga in Kenya with Samuel Muthama

Welcome to Episode #30 of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast! This week, I welcome Samuel Muthama onto the show. He is a yoga teacher from Kenya, who is involved in the Africa Yoga Project. My conversation with Samuel Muthama, a yoga teacher from Nairobi, Kenya, was so moving as Samuel took us on a journey, walking us through his journey, of how he transformed a life of crime and toil into a life centered on yoga, with the kind generosity and assistance of the Africa Yoga Project I hope that this conversation made your realize the gift that yoga can really be. I hope you consider joining Samuel for a class on Zoom soon. If you’re looking to tune into a podcast episode that is profoundly honest, raw, and real about how yoga can change your life— then this is the conversation for you. Tell me more about Samuel Muthama From Nairobi, Kenya, Samuel Muthama was introduced to yoga in 2017 when he completed his 200 hours yoga teacher training and attained a certificate at Africa Yoga Project. With a background in boxing and fitness, Samuel first approached yoga thinking that it would be easy and relaxing. After his first class, he had a very different experience—it was strenuous and physically demanding. Yet, he loved the sense of peace and harmony he found in yoga—unity between the body, mind, and breath. Samuel Muthama teaches yoga both in person and online. To join him, please send an Instagram, Whatsapp, or Facebook message his way. What to expect in the Yoga In Kenya episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast It’s hard to explain or to express exactly what you’ll hear in the yoga in Kenya episode of the Wild Yoga Tribe Podcast with Samuel Muthama. Coming from the slums outside of Nairobi, Samuel lived a life of toil, living hand-to-mouth, to try to put food on the table for his family. He carried jugs of water to people in his community, to try to earn a little money. He was doing drugs, and was being pressured into turning to crime. However, all that changed, when he delivered water to the home of a yoga teacher. Samuel's story shines the brightest light on the power of yoga, to change not just his own life but the life of his entire family. He shares it with raw vulnerability, and with a profound gratitude that emanates from his words, and from his voice. I sincerely hope you consider tuning into this moving episode of the podcast, and joining Samuel for a yoga class on Zoom to support him and his family. I already have joined a class of his, and I can attest that he is a wonderful teacher. For the skimmers - What’s in the Kenya episode? Pure serendipity— first hearing of yoga when delivering water to a local yoga teacher Yoga has the power to change lives Transforming a life of drugs and crime, to a life of yoga and wellness The Nonprofit Africa Yoga Project and how they serve their community What is YOD yoga? Your Own Determination Yoga Connect with Samuel Muthama https://www.instagram.com/yogawithmuthama/ Join Samuel’s Yoga Class on Zoom on Tuesday and Thursday: $10 per class WhatsApp: +254 701000152 Facebook Want more? Head on over to my website https://wildyogatribe.com/thepodcast/ Everything you need is just one click away! Check out all the resources here: https://linktr.ee/wildyogatribe