Faculty

At Live to Serve Academy, we believe true learning comes from those who embody the teachings. Our faculty is made up of passionate teachers and practitioners who bring together both Eastern and Western perspectives, offering a balanced, holistic approach to Yoga, Ayurveda, and Coaching. 

Each of our programs is guided by our three pillars: developing healthy thought processes, mastering lifestyle-supporting habits, and engaging in spiritual practices. Through these, our faculty help you live, lead, and serve with confidence. 

Samantha Hewinson (Yoga Teacher)
Founder | Lead Trainer

Samantha is the founder of Live to Serve Academy, and a mother of four, holistic yoga teacher, personal trainer, and Ayurvedic Nutritionist. She is known for her gentle, simple, and effective approach to helping people achieve optimal wellbeing.

Steffi Carter (Ayurvedic Wellness Coach) 
Ayurvedic Wellness Coaching | Lead Teacher 

Steffi is a yoga teacher, Ayurvedic Wellness Coach, and new mum to a baby boy. She is passionate about supporting women to feel vibrant, balanced, and deeply connected to their bodies through cyclical living and lifestyle regulation.

Krystal Sayer (Exercise Physiologist) 
Ayurvedic Wellness Coaching | Exercise for Health 

Krystal teaches Anatomy & Physiology and the therapeutic benefits of exercise. She also leads our Research & Development department, strengthening our programs with her extensive background in health sciences and movement therapy. Her teaching is practical, evidence-based, and rooted in a deep respect for the human body’s potential.

Ali Flint (Psychologist) 
Yoga Teacher Training | Trauma Awareness in Yoga Teaching 

Ali is an experienced psychologist with nearly 20 years in the field, spanning private practice, hospital inpatient care, community mental health teams, and child protection. She also worked in mental health in the U.K. after completing university. Her approach blends professional expertise with deep compassion, bringing trauma-awareness and mindfulness into yoga teaching.

Anna Larwood (Ayurvedic Practitioner) 
Ayurvedic Wellness Coaching | Ayurveda for Immunity 

Anna offers education on the practical application of Ayurveda in daily life, guiding students in self-care techniques and foundational Ayurvedic principles. Her teaching is both accessible and rooted in tradition, helping others bring balance, resilience, and vitality into their everyday routines.

Tandis Bishop (Registered Dietitian) 
Ayurvedic Wellness Coaching | Dietetics 

Tandis is a USA-based registered dietitian who brings both clinical expertise and a holistic perspective to her teaching. She offers knowledge on the relevance of diet in overall health and shares insights from her extensive experience treating lifestyle-related diseases through nutrition.

Jaganatha Dasi 
Yoga Teacher Training | Music & Kirtan 

Jaganatha is a lifelong bhakti yoga practitioner with over 30 years of experience. With a natural talent and passion for music, she shares simple and accessible tunes to accompany sacred mantras. Her teaching empowers yoga teachers to confidently weave kirtan into their classes.

Louise King (Sattvic Chef) 
Ayurvedic Wellness Coaching | Sattvic Cooking 

Lou is a professional plant-based chef and the resident chef for Live to Serve Academy retreats and trainings. She shares how to bring Ayurveda into your kitchen, guiding students with a toolkit of essential spices, utensils, foundational recipes, and practical cooking tips to make sattvic living both nourishing and accessible.

Annette Dickson 
Business on Purpose | Cashflow Management 

Annette is a personal finance coach dedicated to helping others transform their relationship with money. She is passionate about breaking down money hang-ups and empowering people to take control of their financial well-being. Her mission is to educate, inspire, and equip students with the tools to create abundance and freedom in their lives.

Gabi Metz 
Business on Purpose | Instagram Marketing 

Gabi brings over 13 years of marketing experience together with her background as a yoga teacher to help others thrive in the digital space. Through her work as The Content Yogi, she specializes in marketing and sales strategy for yoga teachers, with a focus on harnessing Instagram to grow authentic connections and communities. Her teaching is practical, inspiring, and tailored to the unique needs of wellness professionals.