I am a 53 year old, American, female, ethical vegan, who loves all people, animals and Sentient Beings. I don't drink or smoke and I am very clean, positive, respectful, honest and dependable. I have lived in Italy for 8 years and speak Italian fluently; however, I still need to study the grammar. I have a Master's degree in Physical Therapy and worked as a physical therapist for five years before quitting to dedicate my time to teaching yoga, and now I focus on sharing TriYoga (http://triyoga.com). I am interested in sharing the innumerable benefits of yoga and can offer english language help and help with animal care. I have experience walking dogs and love spending time with all people and animal friends. You can find references for me on the workaway site: https://www.workaway.info/workawayerprofile.html?w=KIMVEGAN. You can find me on Facebook, which I use to help advocate for the animals: https://www.facebook.com/Veganpleasenow. You can also find me on airbnb: https://www.airbnb.it/users/show/639560. Here is my yoga biography: Kim Amlong has a Master’s degree in Physical Therapy and practiced physical therapy for five years. Kim dedicates her teaching to TriYoga and studies with the founder of TriYoga, Kali Ray. A devoted practitioner of yoga since 1997, she completed the Iyengar yoga teacher-training program with Patricia Walden and assisted Patricia Walden in her classes for 2 and a half years. Kim, the Director of Teachers for five years at Karma Yoga Studio in Cambridge, Massachusetts, studied with Jesse Winder (owner of Karma Yoga Studio), and acted as a physical therapy consultant, as he developed his own style of yoga asanas, PhysioYoga. Kim completed several seminars in Kripalu and Para yoga and has been an avid practitioner of qigong since 1999. Kim loves sharing the transformative benefits of yoga and qigong with everyone who is interested, and follows a vegan lifestyle to respect the animals, her health and the planet.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I love to travel to enjoy and learn about different cultures and languages and to help share the benefits of yoga and a plant-based diet for the welfare and benefit of All Sentient Beings. Since I have given up my apartment, I currently cannot host anyone, but I can offer my knowledge of yoga and qigong in exchange for a place to stay.

Interests

My interests include but are not limited to: Yoga; qigong; philosophy; spirituality; Sri Ganapati Sachchidananda's music; Plant-based Lifestyle;energy healing; human and animal welfare; animal activism; dance; art and travel and cultural exchange around the world.

Music, Movies, and Books

I enjoy most genres of music, but I enjoy classical and meditation and healing music the most.
I avoid all horror movies. I enjoy comedy films and documentaries.
I love spiritual philosophy and the Universal Truth found everywhere when one cultivates positive thoughts and an open mind. I appreciate all the opportunities life gives us to learn and to grow and to embrace Love, Peace, Joy and Respect for All Sentient Beings that share this planet together.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I try my best to follow Ahimsa in my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

I love to share the benefits of Yoga and a plant-based lifestyle. I love to make new friends and to learn about different cultures and philosophies and languages wherever the flow takes me.

What I Can Share with Hosts

I love to share the benefits of Yoga and a plant-based diet. I can help people become more aware of their posture and body-mechanics and teach them qigong, hatha yoga, meditation, and breathing exercises to improve the quality of their lives. I can help with english language practice and dog walking.

Countries I’ve Visited

Austria, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Israel, Jordan, Mexico, Spain, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Turkey, Ukraine

Countries I’ve Lived In

Italy, United States