About Andrea…

Practicing yoga is an opportunity to explore the inner workings of the mind-body connection. As a teacher, Andrea has cultivated opportunities for over 5,000 students to take a step back from the constant movement of our lives to explore the multidimensional relationship we have with our own body. By utilizing the tools and gifts of yoga, eastern medicine, and diverse wellness practices, she invites her students to dive deeper into their bodies, hearts, and minds and simply meet what is there. In every offering, Andrea’s intention is to create safe and comfortable spaces for her students to join her on this exploration. She provides tangible experiences and accessible practices that her students can take with them off the mat, as well as necessary context and background to ensure the use of these ancient traditions are rooted in honor and respect.

After 14 years of practice, Andrea began her formal yoga studies under Jennifer Prugh and Noell Clark in 2019, receiving her 200 hour RYT certification. Soon thereafter, she continued her studies with Jennifer Prugh and received her 500 hour RYT through the Joy of Yoga School in Los Gatos, California. Her approach is interdisciplinary, empathetic, soft, and constantly evolving with her own daily practice and study. She synthesizes years of study in classical yoga, meditation, trauma healing, and dance to create unique experiences for her students that leave them grounded and reconnected to their inner power.

Andrea’s offerings include…

  • Power vinyasa classes matched with downtempo, bass, flute and drum sounds

  • Slow flow and yin yoga rooted in accessible nervous system regulation techniques

  • Meditation, visualization and breathwork journeys

  • Moon groups and community gatherings

  • Group facilitator in storytelling, public speaking and personal expression

    She pulls from her trainings and immersions in Hatha, Vinyasa, Ashtanga, Kundalini, Tapas and Bikram in addition to hypnotherapy techniques, trauma informed yoga, nervous system regulation and Ayurveda.

In addition to her yoga offerings, Andrea piloted the first of its kind advocacy group for people who have experienced homelessness in Santa Cruz County through Housing Matters. She works to coach, train, mentor, and support advocates with lived experience of homelessness on organizing around solutions to homelessness in the community. 

  • "Dre is amazing. Strong flow class with a playful attitude and deep connections of breath and movement. Builds fire and brings calm. Flows are creative and interesting, incorporating focus on strength, control, and adapting the practice to serve you at the level you are."

    - Sasha

  • "Andrea’s classes are my favorite way to bring movement into my week. Her classes have helped me not only navigate my breath through my movement, but also notice and appreciate my body without judgement. Her teaching style, knowledge, and energy push me to build strength and awareness in my mind and body."

    - Daniella

  • "I always come out of Andrea's classes feeling refreshed, both physically and mentally. Her practice links the body and mind to create a sense of connection within yourself. Andrea offers an open and fun environment and I learn something new through every class. "

    - Alex