I'm taking a break from the Pacific College of Oriental Medicine in San Diego, CA to study massage and yoga around the world. What better way to delve into the healing arts than to study abroad? I also want to volunteer and spend time at different animal sanctuaries, visit an ashram or three, and sightsee. I've visited many places throughout the US and am looking forward to venturing outside of this country.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

Discovered Couchsurfing through a friend. Sounds like a great way to meet fellow travelers/locals alike and experience other cultures.

Interests

Learning about different cultures, yoga, playing my ukulele, animals, massage, energy healing, hiking, beach volleyball, closet carnivore struggling to be a vegetarian.

• animals
• arts
• cooking
• vegetarian
• yoga
• meditation
• hiking
• volleyball
• medicine
• study abroad
• volunteering
• beaches

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: I love all types - Hawaiian/island music, esp. Jake Shimabukuro, J Boog, Justin Young, Kolohe Kai , Jack Johnson, Katchafire, Brett Dennen, Nahko, Selah Sue, Ben Harper, Ray Lamontagne, Donavon Frankenreiter, Ingrid Michaelson...
Movies: Almost any film that has a female heroin, action/war, romantic comedies.
Books: W. Bruce Cameron's A Dog's Purpose, Belladonna from Karen Moline, Elizabeth Gilbert's Eat, Pray, Love, and chick lit from Nicholas Sparks...

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I've always had an awful fear of heights. Last year, I took a helicopter tour of Oahu with the doors off.

Teach, Learn, Share

I can help teach English if you're inclined. I'd love to learn about other cultures, sightsee, language, and cooking local foods. I'm more than happy to share yoga (vinyasa or yin), guided meditation, massage, and energy work with hosts and fellow travelers.

What I Can Share with Hosts

See above

Countries I’ve Visited

Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Jamaica, Japan, Philippines, Thailand

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States