Andrea has had chronic knee pain since she was 16, and multiple orthopedic surgeries on feet, knees, and shoulders. She also has a lumbar spine defect that will eventually require a low back surgical fusion.  She manages her chronic pain with daily yoga.  There are some yoga poses that her knees, shoulders, and low back don't like to do -- and that's OK -- yoga has taught her how to safely move, stretch, and strengthen her body without compromising joints.​  She uses these concepts in her classes to make yoga accessible for everyone.

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She teaches in-person Yoga and Stretch+Foam Roll classes, and is an ACE Certified Health Coach, at Gordon Family YMCA and Mel Korum YMCA. She is also a YACEP (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider) for the amazing Radiate + Elevate yoga teacher membership with Katrina Marie Yoga.

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Andrea believes in the healing power of nature, and how spending time outside helps us to mindfully see inside of ourselves. She is a Certified Mindful Outdoor Guide through the Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership. She leads guided mindfulness walks both in person and virtually.

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Yoga Training and Certifications:

• E-RYT 500 | YACEP through Uplifted Yoga

• Kripalu School of Mindful Outdoor Leadership
    - Certified Mindful Outdoor Guide

• 200-hr Kundalini University Registered Yoga Teacher

• Yin Yoga Teacher Training | Bernie Clark & Yoga International

• Yin Yoga Teacher Training | Yoga With Kassandra

• Certified TRX and TRX-Yoga Instructor

• Accessible Yoga certificate

• Move Your DNA biomechanics workshops

• Science of Well-Being Course | Yale University

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Health Coach Certifications:

• ACE Certified Health Coach

 

Teaching experience:

• Yoga instructor at Gordon Family YMCA and Mel Korum YMCA

• ACE Certified Health Coach at YMCA

• Guest teacher for Uplifted 300hr YTT

• Guest yoga teacher for Katrina Marie Yoga

• YA Continuing Education provider for Radiate + Elevate
  Yoga Teacher Membership

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