I was working in the Health and social care sector in England for the last 10 years. I was finding that I was spending less time with people in need and increasingly more time than I liked at the computer so I left my job in search of myself and finding a new way to help people. I did my Yoga teacher Training at Sivananda ashram in Kerela last year. This year I have been setting down the foundations for a solid meditation practice - I went to the Paradise Island ashram and was practicing twice daily for just over four months. I am now in Thailand. Just finished a 10 day vipassana course and have just started learningThai massage.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I am traveling on my own and going to places which are new to me. A friend who goes to massage school with me suggested couch surfing she staying here with a host and enjoying her time more because she has someone who is showing her around.

Interests

• cooking
• yoga
• massage therapy
• meditation
• reading
• ayurveda
• learning to play piano
• learning spanish
• buddhisim
• hinduisim

Music, Movies, and Books

Matrix is my all time favourite film. I like a wide range of music Hozier, Soulwax, Groove Amarda, Ian Brown, Chemical Brothers, David Bowie... Anything that makes me. I love reading and have several books on the go. I enjoyed listening to Jack Kornfield podcasts and have got a couple of audio books he wrote and narrates. Got a book on Patanjalis sutras from bhudhists view point - I'm interested to learn more about the cross over as I think there are many aspects of Bhuddisim that feel similar to Hinduisim and am a novice so want to understand more.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Right here right now.

Teach, Learn, Share

Learning that there is no person or greater force to cause distruction or cause peace and happiness than my mind..... I strive to harness this energy for the wellbeing of myself and others. It's a work in progress.

What I Can Share with Hosts

Me... I'm relaxed and easy. We could have good conversation, exchange stories and ideas or I could practice some of my newly learned massage skills?

Countries I’ve Visited

Bahamas, Botswana, Dominican Republic, France, Germany, India, Ireland, Netherlands, Thailand, Viet Nam, Zambia

Countries I’ve Lived In

England, Netherlands, Spain, Zimbabwe