About Andrea & Erik
The love of the ocean and island vibrations brought Erik and Andrea together at the Earth's mecca of surf on the North Shore of Oahu, Hawai'i. Through the years they have experienced joy and growth through their shared passions for yoga, surfing, ecology, service, dance, music, poetry, art, philosophy, healing arts, gardening, nutrition, travel, organic living and lifestyle. They have co-created Yoga Surf Vacations to continue to pursue and share their passions and experiences, with the hope of providing individuals the platform and opportunity to partake in an amazing and transformational week of connecting and sharing in the vibration and spirit of aloha.
 Our guru Rayo Mana Arriaga-Gladish
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Andrea Arriaga
Andrea grew up on the coast of Ventura, California. Raised in a bi-cultural family, she is a citizen of both the United States and Mexico who lived in Hawaii, Mexico and California. Andrea's passions for holistic health, surfing, ecology, and all things that flow led her naturally to the art and science of yoga. For the last decade Andrea has served as Via Yoga's lead instructor, hosting & teaching yoga & surf retreats internationally and in the US. Along with teaching group classes and practicing Thai massage therapy, she works as an Ayurvedic chef and therapist, as a community events coordinator for Haramara & serves as a bilingual yoga instructor at Costa Verde, Sayulita, Mexico's first green school. She is regular participant in local environmental efforts, and is an avid organic gardener. Although Andrea considers mother nature, in particular the ocean, her primary teacher, She has deep gratitude to have had the opportunity to study, and practicing under numerous powerful masters including Shiva Rea, Saul David Raye, Matt Pesendian, Mark Whitwell, Bryan Kest, Robert Svoboda, and Dharma Mittra. Andrea has a strong background in Ayurveda, nutrition, eastern and western philosophy and concepts of health and medicine, as well as degrees in biology and anthropology from UC San Diego. She also holds a master’s degree in Asian Studies from the University of Hawai'i with thesis work focused on linking marine ecological conservation and health to human and cultural diversity and well-being. Andrea is a certified and practicing Thai Yoga Massage Therapist, experienced Vipassana practitioner, a certified Stott Pilates instructor, and holds a professional degree in exercise science and fitness through UC San Diego. For additional information look up Andrea at www.andreaarriaga.com
Erik has
studied various modalities ranging from but not limited to, yoga,
meditation, massage, communication, poetry, tantra, art therapy,
dance,permaculture, and organic farming. His gift is in sharing these
modalities for the happiness and freedom of all sentient beings. As a healer and teacher Erik works with each individual uniquely, as he holds the belief that we are each diverse, essentially whole, healthy and blissful beings.
As a top collegiate athlete Erik found Hatha yoga to balance for the
stresses of competition. His passion was truly ignited when he was
introduced to vinyasa yoga. Only when yoga cured his crippling sciatic
pain, dissolved reckless tendencies, and catalyzed his finding (enough
searching!) was Erik a convert.
Training by rebel guru Larry Schultz in Ashtanga inspired Erik to hit
the road discovering the various forms of yoga and healing arts,
culminating in an ever evolving eclectic style of practice and teaching
uniquely tailored to the moment and the needs of the individual. |
