Anna Sugarman School Of Yoga

Anna’s joie de vivre is contagious. She inspires light hearted courage, empowering those around her to shine. Her loving, playful style of teaching yoga instills confidence in students of all levels as she illuminates their strengths, gently guiding them toward their higher potential.

She sparkled in Los Angeles as a designer, entrepreneur and yogi, but Anna’s heart desired adventure and knowledge... So for four years she traveled the earth focusing on humanitarianism, and practicing yoga en route. Eventually she “missed” her flight home and made Koh Samui, Thailand, the base from which she launches to teach international classes, workshops, retreats, and training.

Since 1998, Anna has been fortunate to have studied with renowned teachers worldwide, all of whom have shaped her own practice and teaching approach. She loves sharing her passion for spiritual balance and devotes herself to exploring this, both as a teacher and a student...

After many anatomy-centric modules and trainings in the United States... She obtained her 500 hour certification in the Himalayas, from a duo of gurus – a doctorate of spiritual philosophy and a doctor of Ayurvedic and Western medicine. Enamored with the vibrant energy of, Anna returned to study spiritual philosophy and Eastern medicine, and to instruct intensive yoga teacher training courses.

During philosophical Yin classes, Anna’s captivating voice invokes peace and rejuvenation; whilst her laughter-packed, Ashtanga-based flows culminate in blissful vinyasa fun, focusing on strength, mindfulness and grace. Teacher training with Anna is a healing experience, snuggled in intuitive compassion. Integrating appropriate anatomical alignment, challenging sequences and intelligent transitions with creativity, enthusiasm and joy, it’s been said that Anna “plays yoga.”

From American power studios to European boutiques to Asian ashrams, Anna lives her yoga through passionate dedication to the practice. As a transformational leader she motivates heightened physical awareness, spiritual consciousness and heart opening - inspiring others to live life to the fullest, on and off the mat.

Redefine normal. Believe in magic. Live IN love.Excel at being you. Art direct your life. Make it extraordinary.Dream BIG. Realize. Create. Celebrate. Feel. Breathe. Be.

Most of all... Lokah Samasta Sukhino Bhavantu May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words and actions of my own life contribute in some way to that happiness and freedom for all.