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ANDREA  ARRIAGA

I have been teaching yoga privately and to groups internationally and in the US for over 20 years. I am a 500 E-RYT and have apprenticed Shadow Yoga for over a decade with Shadow yoga instructor and acupuncturist Matt Pesendian.  

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I have a range of healing arts and professional certifications and experiences, including Pilates, Personal Training, Chi Nei Tsang, Ayurvedic Practitioner & Nutritionist, Thai Massage Therapy, Meditation and Breathwork Facilitator, Essential Oil Education and Functional Nutrition. I maintained my certification in  Exercise Science and Fitness and my BA in Biological anthropology from UC San Diego, while also studying ecology and anthropology in Thailand. I continued to do graduate work in ecology and anthropology, which was completed at the University of Hawai'i where I focused my research on the links between ecological, personal, spiritual and social health with an emphasis on marine ecosystems, and the merging and importance of indigenous and eastern medicine systems in modern western practices. I draw on allopathic and traditional eastern and native medicines, diets, herbs, practices and wisdom to practicly provide ways in which holistic self care can be a tool for personal and planetary healing. I specialize in digestive health, weight management, gut health, hormonal balance, anxiety, pre and perimenopause balance using Ayurvedic lifestyle, nutrition and detox practices merged with various complimentary holistic healing arts modalities. 

After college I left my employment in public health and biological research in a continued pursuit of sharing yoga and working directly with individuals in aiding them to develop holistic health awareness and practices. I truly believe in the evolutionary value of holistic health practiced at a personal level.

 

I spent over a decade living in the jungles of Mexico where I apprenticed and worked in an Ayurvedic center specializing in extensive Panchakarma (Ayurvedic detox for cleansing and nourishing.) I have worked in many roles building and offering 7-21 holisitic health programs rooted in Ayrveda alongside Native American indigenous healers, acupuncturist, energy healers of remarkable skill in various modalities, and Ayurvedic and allopathic doctors trained in functional medicine. During my years in Mexico I also taught privately and in studios, ran yoga and surf retreats for Via Yoga, and served as the in-house yoga instructor, Thai massage therapist and Ayurvedic therapist at internationally renowned Haramara Retreat Center.

 

 I use my diverse background  to help clients find balance and health, using natural remedies while taking a practical, simple holistic and seasonal approach to wellness.  I’m a passionate healer and guide, dedicated to helping my clients move through a wide range of physical, emotional and spiritual transitions in simple, effective & intuitive ways. My intention is that through sharing yoga, Ayurveda, nutrition and natural solutions my clients will feel more balanced, connected, empowered and at ease.

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My sessions  can be done in person or remotely. I'll specifically tailor them to your needs or group to ensure you receive the tools that works best for you. I have worked with 100's of individual privately and 1000's in groups and have seen very powerful results mentally and physically with clients struggling with weight, anxiety, depression, addiction, injury, infertility, immune depression, inflammation, insomnia and various imbalances. I share my passion and gifts through my offerings. Time and again I have seen the incredible healing and profound results created through daily practices and simple shifts and would love to help you connect back in with your highest self and greatest potential for health and joy.

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Please contact me to find out more and start on a beautiful heart path of healing and connection.

Aloha y Paz, 

Andrea

Meet Andrea: About

Education & Cerificates Include:

B.A. Biological Anthropology UC San Diego

M.A. Ecology & Anthropology (Asian Studies) Univ of Hawaii

Wildland Studies Ecology & Anthropology UC Santa Barbara-Thailand

Exercise Science & Fitness Cert UC San Diego

Yoga E-YRT 500/1008

Ayurvedic Practitioner & Consultant

NBCHWC Health Coach

MBG Functional Nutrition

Transformational Breathwork Facilitator

Meditation

Thai Massage Therapy

Chi Nei Tsang Therapy

Armoatouch Therapist & Aromatherapy Educator

Stott Pilates

Personal Training

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