CURRENT MISSION

Explore, learn and experience South America while attending a 20 day yoga teacher training in the sacred valley of Peru starting June 26th.

I am looking for a possible place to stay and/or to find like minded friends that can show me around Cusco a week or so before my training starts so I can get my body used to the altitude (I currently live at an elevation measured in inches at most here in in south florida).

ABOUT ME

I am a hard working guy who is in pursuit of my dream, my dream which is to build something that will help people long after I am gone!

I empower trauma survivors to regain confidence & control of their bodies & minds by connecting with and lifting their spirits to recover their lives!

My goal is to create a rehabilitation center to help people who have suffered trauma with particular emphesis on brain injuries, check out the website I am building BeyondTBI.org

PHILOSOPHY

He who has a why to live for can bear almost any how.
-Neitzsche

My "why" is to be an example by showing myself I can recover and be an inspiration for others!

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have heard a lot about it and have been couch surfing through friends who've had great experiences and random acquaintances over the last couple of years, now that I am going to be traveling and have the opportunity to try it to make new friends I can't wait!

Interests

Very interested in health sciences and healing arts in particular human movement, when it comes down to it optimizing overall function of the body. That is what was "taken from me" when I had my accident and now I am on a the road to recovering it.

• culture
• philanthropy
• vegetarian
• yoga
• meditation
• outdoor activities
• surfing
• soccer
• philosophy
• nature
• beach
• learning languages
• waterfalls
• learning new things
• exploring
• learning
• watersports
• communication
• qi gong
• healing arts
• tai chi
• paddleboarding
• health and fitness
• indigenous culture
• earthing
• service to others
• tbi

Music, Movies, and Books

Music:
I like absolutely everything, environment is what makes it work.

Movies:
I love the inspirational stuff, the really good stories, anything that makes me laugh and/or smile and just feel good.

Books:
The list is a big one, Paulo Coelho is my favorite author, I prefer to study and learn like science, health, history, nutrition, philosophy and self help although on occasion I do enjoy a good fictional read. Authors like Paulo Coelho, Robin Sharma Dan Milman are some of my favorites.

I would love to hear your book recommendations!

Currently reading: Honoring the medicine, Yoga Sutras , One Spirit Medicine: Ancient Ways to Ultimate Wellness

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Played soccer in several countries around the world! Spent a month in a coma, learned to walk, talk and breathe on my own again.

Teach, Learn, Share

I would be honored to teach meditation techniques I have developed from my time studying Taoism, Tantra, Yoga and ELDOA!

I would love to learn from you as well!

And most of all share everything in nature!

What I Can Share with Hosts

In a word, ENERGY!

I am positive, always smiling and love to laugh!

Inner smile meditation is a good one!

Countries I’ve Lived In

Brazil, Canada, England, Israel, Spain, United States