Hello there! My name is Lauren and I am an avid traveler. I'm a born and raised NYer living in San Diego, California.
I am a Structural Integration Practitioner aka Rolfer, I own my own private practice in San Diego.
Double Vaxxed and boosted**
Most of my travel ambitions have taken a back seat since covid but alas I'm ready to stretch my legs again.
I am a free spirited person and love the chance to let the wind guide me along the way.
I have so many passions that I love to share! Dancing, yoga, hiking/walking, cooking, snorkeling, communication, ceramics/ throwing on the wheel, non-monogomy, road trips, motorcycles and finding the nearest warm/sunny spot in any house.
I love to understand the human condition - getting to know the way other people live, think, feel, operate, cook - formulate their days. Humans are my favorite medium.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have reopened my doors to travel outwards and would love to find safe ways to nuture new connections in foreign spaces.
Along with my eagerness to share my education with you I am an excellent cook, organizer, creative problem solver and a good listener. I would be happy to show you some love and appreciation for any kindness you are able to show to me in my time of need.

Interests

• horses
• arts
• culture
• photography
• tattoos
• piercings
• cooking
• organic food
• motorcycles
• traveling
• hiking
• kite surfing
• snorkeling
• archery
• philosophy
• psychology
• hitchhiking
• budget travel
• reading books
• national parks
• feminism
• people watching
• museums
• body modification
• sculpture
• ceramics
• bdsm
• landscapes
• tarot
• alternative lifestyles
• polyamory
• jewelry
• candles
• body movement
• queer folk
• book trading
• gender identity
• the secret
• structural integration therapy
• reading outloud

Music, Movies, and Books

Favorite Books: Tao Te Ching, The Ethical Slut, Blue is the Warmest Color, Just Kids, The Glass Castle, The Alchemist, Wild, The body is not an apology, non violent communication, pleasure activism, letting go, post secret

Movies: Foxfire, Gia, Blue is the Warmest Color, Fight Club, Girl Interrupted, Savages, The Secretary, Sleeping Beauty, Chicago etc.
(I love comedies, any stoner friendly movie, and psychological thrillers)

Shows: Lip service, L Word, Always Sunny, Weeds, Orange is the new black, Don't Trust the Bitch in Apartment 23, Broad City, Girls, Wentworth, Narcos, The Sopranos, Ozark, How to get away with murder etc.
(accepting Netflix show suggestions at all times)

Music: Mostly underground House/Progressive/Electro/Techno and:
Nicola Cruz, Benni Benassi, Miss Jennifer, Adele, Amy Winehouse, Knowledge, Aretha Franklin, Lily Allen, Etta James, Red Hot Chilli Peppers, The Prodigy, VNV Nation, System of A Down, Gina Turner, Miss Jennifer, Lana Del Ray, Ralph Berr, Noomi Ra, DirtyDan, DJ X-dream, Gorgon City, Deadmau5, Junglez, The Strokes, Billie Holiday, Missy Elliot, Eminem, Lindsey Stirling, The xx, Spice Girls, etc.

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

I traveled South America from May 2016 to September 2016. I spent two months in Ecuador and two months in Peru as a backpacker.
Along my travels I hiked a volcano in Central Ecuador, road a bicycle around the Andes Mountain range, I tried white water rafting, paragliding, and I learned how to kite surf alongside the beaches in Santa Marianita, Ecuador.
I volunteered in several hostels.
I stayed with local families and couch surfing hosts.
I climbed Machu Pichu in Peru.
I went sand boarding in the desserts of Ica.
I learned how to make Pisco Sours on Peruvian Independence day.
Most importantly I strengthened my relationship with myself and learned that happiness does not need to be measured in dollar signs but in the finer things in life such as love, good company, good food and the importance of spending time in nature.

Teach, Learn, Share

Think of me like a physical therapist and Psychologist combined. Im an expert in body language, bodywork, psychotherapy and interpersonal communication.
I'm also a fantastic and passionate cook that loves to share space in the kitchen.
There is always so much to be learned from other's experiences, I would love to learn from yours and share what I've learned from mine.
I find so much joy in community 💜

What I Can Share with Hosts

My heart, my history, my time, my experience and perspective. I love to collaborate on cooking, I love to watch news films and documentaries, I can share my yearning to learn from you and everyone around us.

Countries I’ve Visited

Canada, Ecuador, Italy, Mexico, Netherlands, Peru, United States

Countries I’ve Lived In

United States