Andrés A. was born in the high-Andean mountains of Colombia and began his journey with yoga at the age of 14 when he attended a yoga retreat. This early introduction sparked a strong interest in self-knowledge and personal growth, which led him to explore various paths of yoga, meditation, and bodywork.
He spent over two years living in an ashram in India, studying in the Krishnamacharya lineage at Krishnamachar Yoga Shala in Mysore and the Dharma Yoga Center. His practice has been shaped by years of training under respected teachers, including Dharma Mittra, focusing on the foundational teachings of yoga.
Andrés is a certified yoga teacher with over 5000 hours of formal training, and he holds multiple certifications in modalities such as Ashtanga, Dharma Yoga, Breath-Based Yoga, and Bhakti Yoga. He is recognized as a YACEP® (Yoga Alliance Continuing Education Provider) and E-RYT 500® (Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher). Since 2009, he has taught yoga in various countries, including India, Greece, Switzerland, Croacia, Portugal, Italy, USA, France, Spain, and Colombia, sharing his approach to the practice.
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In addition to yoga, Andrés is trained in Traditional Thai Yoga Bodywork, with certifications from institutions like the Sunshine Network and AnaThai Touch School. He has worked as a massage therapist in several healing centers over the past nine years.
Parallel to his yoga and bodywork practice, Andrés pursued a BSc in Ecology and an MSc in Biodiversity, Wildlife, and Environmental Health from the University of Edinburgh. He co-founded the Joi Anitya Sustainable Practices project in Auroville, India, where he focuses on eco-social initiatives.
Andrés continues to combine his work in yoga, energy bodywork, and ecology, dedicating his efforts to sharing his knowledge through teaching and collaborative projects.
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