Hi there! My name is Colleen. I live in New Orleans, Louisiana. I'm new to Couchsurfing. I work for lululemon athletica, teach yoga, and make art. I love anything and everything you can do outdoors-- hiking, kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, climbing trees, if it's done outside I'll probably enjoy it.

I specialize in Trauma Sensitive Yoga, my primary students are people who are living in traumatic situations (i.e.- living below the poverty line, victims of domestic and sexual abuse, leaving sex slavery or sex work, recovering from addiction, HIV positive, homeless, etc.). I received my yoga certification in April.

I got my degree in Printmaking in 2012 from the Savannah College of Art and Design in Atlanta, GA. I've been out of the art game for a few years now and only recently started to get back in, but i'm exploring new mediums and modes of expression. I'm playing with video, photography, writing, music, and books.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love meeting new people and learning about cities through the eyes of the people that live there. I want a truly authentic local experience and to meet wonderful people and create meaningful connections in the cities I stay in!

Interests

Music, vinyl, art, yoga, nature, history, connection, experience.

• arts
• writing
• books
• design
• photography
• yoga
• music
• outdoor activities
• hiking
• canoeing
• kayaking
• rock climbing
• history

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy all music, but there's a special spot in my heart for funk, soul, R&B, neo-soul, afro-funk-- if it gets me dancing I love it. I have a nice little collection of vinyl records and on my days off I like to visit record stores to find something new. Someday i'd like to learn how to spin so I can get peoples booties shakin'.

I enjoy reading books about Psychology, especially in relationship to yoga. Happiness Advantage by Shawn Achor, The Body Keeps the Score is the most recent I've finished. Currently reading: Goddess Pose, the story of Idra Devi, the woman that brought yoga to the Western world.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Biked 100 miles in one day and ate a whole pizza to celebrate :)

What I Can Share with Hosts

The practice of yoga, I love to share it with anyone who wants it. Yoga is such a powerful tool to have in your tool belt, I like to share what i've learned through the practice with everyone.