Samantha Cota

Hi! My name is Sam, owner of Cota Studio yoga and fitness. I have called the Cedar Valley my home since 2012 but grew up in Harpers Ferry, Iowa. I attended UNI and graduated with a BA in theatre performance and theatre for youth.  A couple years later, I took a yoga class as a work challenge and was hooked. Before I knew it, I was attending every day and a year later signed up for my 200 hour certification. I started teaching as much as I could and in 2020 quit my day job to pursue teaching yoga full time. Around that same time, I took my first fitness certification in barre. I'm an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher and certified SUP yoga instructor.  When I'm not teaching, you can catch me on my paddleboard, biking, roller blading and hiking with the two best dogs around, Arlo and Annie. I'm a lover of good food, cooked by my husband Tyler, coffee (my life source) and books. 

I hope to see you soon.