Class Details

This weeks classes will mirror the exploration of the beautiful environment to the exploration of the self. As daily life and stresses can bring us out balance, guest will find the opportunity to sink back into the natural rhythms of nature through revitalization and relaxation. Mornings will be awakening and activating, beginning with optional guided meditations followed by dynamic heat building, active and rhythmic vinyasa flow practices. Evenings practices will be restorative vinyasa flow practices with the inclusion of Yin, Pranayama, Pilates & Chi Gung. Surfing since she was a child, Andrea will guide guests through riding the internal & external waves as morning and evening classes will incorporate preparation and restoration movements for surfers. As a longtime Via Yoga instructor and host Andrea looks forward to flowing and sharing the Nosara experience with return and new Via Yoga guests and friends.

About Andrea

Andrea is Via Yoga's senior yoga instructor. She grew up on the coast Ventura, California. Raised in a bicultural family, she is a citizen of both the United States and Mexico who has resided between Nayarit and Hawaii since first arriving in Sayulita to work for Via Yoga, almost a decade ago. Her connections and knowledge to the local community and culture serve as an invaluable benefit and comfort to Via Yoga guests.

Andrea's passions for whole body health, surfing, ecology, and all things that flow led her naturally to the art and science of yoga. She has spent her life living her passions near the edge of the shore studying nature’s fluid rhythm. She finds her inspiration for the creation of her flowing and dynamic vinyasa classes here. For the last decade, Andrea has been leading retreats, practicing and teaching yoga internationally and in the US. She serves as a bilingual yoga instructor for local school children in Sayulita, Mexico, is a regular participant in local environmental efforts, and is an avid organic gardener.

Although Andrea considers mother nature and personal relations her primary teachers, She feels blessed to have had the opportunity to study, and practice 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 or www.yesslove.com.