Samten Kriya is a highly experienced Yoga Alliance ERYT500 teacher trainer with over 20 years of practice and teaching experience. She began training teachers in 2009, offering Yoga Alliance–approved programs for 200hr and 500hr in Hatha, Vinyasa Flow, Meditation, and has since trained and guided students in various training courses in the Middle East, Europe, India and all of Southeast Asia.
Samten is known for her grounded, intuitive, and heart-centered approach. She combines precise alignment, breathwork, and energetic awareness to create classes that are both deeply transformative and accessible to all levels. As the Lineage Holder of Himalayan Kriya Yoga since 2021, she brings a depth of Philosophical knowledge and spiritual insight that enriches every training and results in a co-created life changing experience.
Her goal is to help students develop both strong technical foundations and authentic personal expression as teachers. She creates a supportive, nonjudgmental learning environment where trainees can build confidence, deepen their practice, and integrate yoga into their lives on and off the mat.
Whether you are beginning your teaching journey or seeking to expand your skills, training with Samten offers a powerful opportunity for growth, transformation, and embodied learning.
Samten is a YA ERYT500 With over 25 years of experience in practicing yoga and meditation, and more than 15 years training future teachers. She is one of the most senior Lead Teachers at House of Om. A dedicated energy healer and Kriya Yoga teacher, she brings depth, compassion, and spiritual insight to every practice and training session.