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About
Amanda Parr
Based in Nevis, a small island in the Eastern Caribbean, Amanda works as a freelance Yoga/Meditation teacher, Scuba Instructor, Thai Yoga Massage Practitioner, Retreat Host, Adventure Guide, and Artist. During the low season (July-Oct), you can find her at seasonal events in the Midwest, USA.
Continue scrolling to read about Amanda's Yoga journey, Scuba journey, teaching style, and qualifications.
Teaching Style
Rather than get caught up in the ever-changing labels and trends of the commercial Yoga world, I have learned that there is a powerful depth in simplicity, which leads to my belief that, especially for the advancing Yogi, less is more.
Whether I am teaching a more active, movement-based practice, or one explored from a position of stillness, practitioners can expect a functional approach, steeped in ancient wisdom and supported by modern science.
With a foundation of mindfulness and conscious breathwork, I promote a simple, yet potent perspective of Yoga that is accessible for beginners and inspirational for experienced practitioners. My primary message is that Yoga is most powerful when we take the fundamental concepts off of the mat and apply them to our everyday experiences.
Who I Work With
I specialize in slowing you down and guiding you into the deeper realms of who you are. If you are pursuing Yoga as a superficial fitness routine and are not interested in profound inner work, then I am probably not your teacher.
My students are spiritually curious adventurous soul-seekers with a desire for inner exploration and self-improvement. They understand that Yoga is a journey, not a destination. Despite the challenges they might face (physically or otherwise), they believe in the possibility of self-healing and are committed to their personal growth. I especially enjoy working with people who suffer from anxiety, depression, body pain, and other psychosomatic symptoms.
It is my passionate objective to not only help you find comfort, strength, and resilience in the challenging conditions of life, but also to contribute to your Soul's evolution by encouraging a communion with your wise inner self...your inner teacher and healer...something I like to refer to as your SOUL ROOTS. Read more about this Soul Roots philosophy.
Yoga-Scuba Fusion
Despite being an alluring and exciting adventure, Scuba Diving can feel awkward, uncomfortable, and scary in the beginning, especially to someone with a history of anxiety. When I experienced this discomfort, sometimes close to the verge of panic, I found myself instinctively reverting to the relaxation, breathing, and meditation techniques I had learned from Yoga, which not only helped me find my composure and comfort, but ultimately enhanced my skills as a diver.
Naturally, when I became a dive professional I found myself sharing these same techniques with my divers. Gradually, this integration of Yoga and Scuba Diving became more systematic and in 2015 I authored the Yoga Diver course, which was endorsed by PADI as a Distinctive Specialty certification.
In addition to teaching the PADI Yoga Diver Course for certified divers and a Yoga-Scuba experience for beginners, I specialize in working with divers who are challenged by anxiety, phobias, or past traumas and promoting Scuba Diving as a therapeutic, transformative experience for the body, mind, and soul.
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