Dance Testimonials
Cheryl Clarke
Attending my first dance class was one of the best things I have ever done. I met an amazing young woman who has changed my life. Sam is inspirational and charismatic. She has become my friend, mentor and teacher. She taught me to love myself, just as I am. She has drawn together a “dance family”, who all look out for each other. I love her very much and can’t imagine my life without her in it.
Gina Hopkins
I started Sammy’s dance classes 6 years ago to get fit and lose weight. I was going to be a bridesmaid at my friend’s wedding and hated the way I looked in my dress. I remember coming home from that first class literally fizzing with joy and that feeling hasn’t changed in 6 years. For what I found was not just somewhere to increase my fitness but also a warm, welcoming community of wonderful people, a place where I could truly just be me. Both Sammy’s classes and courses are full of people of all different ages, sizes and backgrounds and yet her natural ability to make you feel totally at ease, means there is never any judgement, just friendship, laughter, understanding and acceptance Her dance classes are high energy and lots of fun where you can do as much or as little as you like, where nobody is watching and you can let your hair down and be you. 6 years on, 2-3 classes a week every week, and I am still smiling in them as much as I did in that first class Similarly Sam’s development courses are very powerful. Her teaching is so simple and easy to understand yet so meaningful. No matter where you are in your life’s journey and what you are going through, big or small, Sam can help you. She has certainly helped me through some difficult times and her teaching stays with me for every new challenge I face. Whether you want to get fit, dance, make new friends, be part of a community or need some help with whatever you may be facing in your life, then I can truly recommend Sam and Own your Joy. Just sign up.
Vania Barbara
Sammy is a one of a kind, a very unique person. Right from the beginning, it is almost impossible to be indifferent to her. Her openness, warm heart and mannerism are magnetic. Her talent, zest for living life in the moment and to the full inspiring. Her non-judgement for any other human being is truly inspiring.
Lavinia Stopponi
I have known Sammy for only two months but it seems like I’ve known her throughout my whole life. I started her classes to lose some baby weight and to feel confident again in my own body. I don’t like exercising or high impact workouts so thought a little dancing, which I love, would do me good. Little did I know that her classes are not only super fun, you get to meet really amazing people and you transform yourself! I am not only talking about appearance but also spiritually! I started Yoga with Sammy as well and I am now meditating every day and got my husband to do it too. She has completely changed my whole life in only two months! I cannot wait what a lifetime of her and her classes will do to my life! Sammy is not only an amazing instructor, filled with good energies and joy but she is a friend who genuinely cares about you and your family. I now cannot see my life without her and the ‘Joy family’. I am truly grateful!
Yoga Testimonials
Julia Stevens
I’m so excited to have embarked on this Fringe Yoga journey and have it delivered with such love and passion. We are nearing the end of our third cycle, my body is becoming strong, my movement is connected to my breath and each week is more magical than the last. I have watched Sammy blossom and grow during her training to become an incredibly gifted yoga teacher, she truly is a natural and I can’t wait for her to introduce more classes. Everyone needs her in their lives.
Hayley Miller
Sam has provided me with a wonderful introduction to yoga. I like how it challenges us physically whilst everyone working to their own ability. I love the the entire structure of the sessions and look forward to each new term.
Anna Watson
Being a complete yoga novice, Sam immediately makes you comfortable and welcome with her warmth and humour. Joy Yoga is now my favourite thing; challenging, relaxing and makes you feel amazing!
Vania Barbara
She has helped me tap and understand real deep feelings through her mind work, open my creative and self-expressive style through dance, as well as balance my soul through yoga. In her, I have found a true friend, someone who will be subtle but thorough, and someone who tells you what to need to hear other than what you want to hear.
Self-Love Testimonials
Body Love Course
"Self loathing is a very destructive state of mind. It leaves you distraught and fraught with guilt, shame and failure. All of this was me three months ago. I feel none of those emotions now, in fact, for the first time, I am actually grateful to be me! I am free to concentrate on doing the things I enjoy most, travelling, dancing and yes, eating! In addition to all of this I have dropped a dress size - so far. What a difference twelve weeks can make. I will be able to apply this philosophy to all aspects of my life from here on and look forward to continuing my personal development. Thank you Sam, for bringing "Authentically You" into my life. You are truly inspirational."
Radical Self-Love Club members
Natalie Webb
“From anxiety and low self-worth, to confident thriving boss bitch energy. Well that’s how it feels to me anyway! I owe it to the amazing work I’ve done with Sam. Lockdown pushed me into my self-love journey because I was forced to spend so much time alone with myself. It was on my path to self-discovery that I found Sam. The work I have done with Sam has been nothing short of life-changing. The things she has taught me have given me the most unbelievable insight into my life. Coming from a place of crippling anxiety and major self-doubt, I am in a place of confidence and complete self-love. I no longer beat myself up for things, and feel that I’ve learnt how to enjoy life for everything and all that it is. I could go on all day about why you need Sam’s work in your life, but to put it simply: -if you need answers, she’s got them. -if you need a safe space, she has it. -if you need a community it’s there. And if you want to love yourself, your life and all the shit that comes with it she will show you how.”
Evie Goodey
“If you are thinking about signing up for Sam's RSL Club, you have already made a first step towards a change. It means that you are aware that there is more you could be getting out of every day on this planet and you need someone to guide your way x I have been a part of the group for three years now and I can say without a doubt in my heart that it has changed my life. Sam has a very special way of seeing each person for who they are at their very core and guiding us to discover our potential. Small group setting of people you get to know and see as your extended family really helps to open up even if you are a bit shy at the beginning. Sam will share many stories to help you get a perspective and find examples in each area of your own life. She will always honour each and every one of you for who you are, how you learn and how you work best. This Bootcamp is a priceless source of life wisdom and techniques to go through literally anything in life, topped up with love, joy and fun. I would and will recommend it to anyone who wants to grow and work on themselves.”
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