Samten Kriya

About Samten Kriya

Samten Kriya is a highly experienced Yoga Alliance ERYT500 teacher trainer with more than 20 years of practice and teaching behind her. Since 2009, she has been leading Yoga Alliance-approved 200hr and 500hr trainings in Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, and Meditation, guiding students through teacher training courses across the Middle East, Europe, India, and Southeast Asia.

Approach and Lineage

Known for her grounded, intuitive, and heart-centered style, Samten blends precise alignment, breathwork, and energetic awareness to make each class both transformative and accessible to all levels. As the Lineage Holder of Himalayan Kriya Yoga since 2021, she brings deep philosophical knowledge and spiritual insight that enrich every training and support a truly co-created, life-changing experience.

Teaching Philosophy

Her intention is to help students build strong technical foundations while also discovering their authentic voice as teachers. She fosters a supportive, nonjudgmental space where trainees can grow in confidence, deepen their practice, and bring yoga into daily life both on and off the mat.

Experience

Samten is a YA ERYT500 with over 25 years of experience in yoga and meditation practice, and more than 15 years training future teachers. One of the most senior Lead Teachers at House of Om, she is also a dedicated energy healer and Kriya Yoga teacher, bringing depth, compassion, and spiritual insight to every practice and training session.