Meet The Team
We have incredible staff at M&LYC!
Click on their pictures below to learn more about your teachers.
Sarah Rose Lesser
Studio Owner
RYT 500 • Reiki Level 2
Sarah found yoga through her journey into sobriety in 2016. Yoga gave Sarah a safe way to reconnect with her body, and a bridge to a beautiful and supportive community. Her yoga practice has been a vital pillar of her sobriety and wellness ever since.
Sarah completed her 200 hour Yoga Teacher Training at Grateful Yoga in her hometown of Montpelier, Vermont in 2016 and has been teaching yoga and movement classes ever since!
In July 2024, she completed her 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training, also with Grateful Yoga.
Sarah favors the Vinyasa style because of the freedom it allows both student and instructor. Sarah's classes weave together elements of traditional yoga with creative movement styles and mindfulness practices, forming a unique offering that serves the modern yoga practitioner. Her goal is to help students discover an abundance of health (physical and otherwise!) and joy through their yoga practice.
Sarah has taught over 2,000 hours of group classes, has offered classes and workshops at festivals including Be Well Philly and Vermont Be True Yoga Fest, and has led retreats and teacher trainings with recovery focused studios in Philadelphia. In 2021 she created her own movement practice called Rhythm Flow, now offered exclusively at Mud & Lotus on Tuesday nights.
Sarah can't wait to move & breathe with you.
Sarah's Class Schedule:
Monday: Slow & Gentle 10-11am
Tuesday: All Levels 9-10am
Tuesday: Rhythm Flow 6:30-8pm
Wednesday: Intermediate/ Advanced 5:30-6:30pm
Wednesday: Slow & Gentle 7-8:15pm
Thursday: All Levels 9-10am
Saturday: Intermediate/ Advanced 10-11:15am
Sammy Morgan
RYT 200 • RCYT
Sammy was first drawn to yoga for the exercise, but quickly fell in love with the mental health benefits that come from increasing awareness of her mind and body. As her practice grew, so did her curiosity for knowledge. Sammy completed her 200hr YTT in June 2021 in Philadelphia, PA, and has been teaching in Philly ever since! Additionally, Sammy also possesses certifications in recovery-based yoga and children's yoga.
Sammy's classes find the perfect balance between movement and stillness. Her Vinyasa classes build gradually with fun sequencing and a focus on breath, while her Restorative classes (which are truly the coziest) ease your mind and body into a peaceful state. Sammy believes in the healing power of rest, and a class with her will make you a believer too.
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Sammy's Class Schedule:
Monday: Strong & Stretchy, 12pm- 1pm
Thursday: Move & Melt 6:30pm-7:45pm
Friday: Slow & Gentle 10am-11am
Friday: Strong & Stretchy 12pm-1pm
Seth Sheffler- Collins
RYT 200
Seth completed his 200 hour yoga teacher training at Palo Santo Yoga & Wellness in Philadelphia in 2021 and has been teaching ever since. He has taught both beginner and all levels vinyasa classes. He has completed additional trainings in yoga sequencing, injury prevention, yoga accessibility, and pranayama.
Seth's strong interest in yoga philosophy, spirituality, pranayama and functional movement can be felt in his asana classes. He aims to help introduce students to yoga as a holistic practice, while simultaneously focusing on embodiment, alignment, and strength. As a musician he often incorporates original music into his classes, offers live performances as part of workshop offerings, and often blesses his Sunday morning students with the meditative tones of his harmonium.
Seth's Class Schedule:
Sunday: All Levels 10-11:15am
Ali Van Meurs
Ali has been practicing Kundalini for 5 years and was certified to teach by the Life Force Academy and KRI with beloved teachers Jai Dev and Krishna Kaur.
Kundalini practice has been an anchor for awakening a healthy mind, body and spirit for Ali, and she’s excited and honored to pass along what she has learned for those who also feel called to know more.
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Ali's Class Schedule:
Monday: Kundalini 6-7:30pm