Yoga and English teacher from Costa Rica, living in Shiga, Japan.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I think the best way to know a country is by taking time to know its people. Creating a connection and listening. Authentic connection and compassionate interaction can be life-changing and healing

Interests

• lgbt rights
• human rights
• yoga
• meditation
• traveling
• hiking
• volunteering
• acroyoga
• peace
• japanese culture
• nature conservation
• ashtanga yoga
• japanese tea ceremony

Music, Movies, and Books

Thich Nhat Hahn

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

Scuba diving with sharks in Costa Rica

Teach, Learn, Share

Yoga, Japanese tea ceremony

What I Can Share with Hosts

Listening, sharing travel stories with each other, creative cooking, practicing yoga together.... maybe even acro yoga! If I have my tea ceremony utensils with me while traveling, I can share a simple Japanese tea ceremony.

Countries I’ve Visited

Albania, Austria, Bahamas, Bermuda, Cambodia, Costa Rica, Croatia, Cuba, Czech Republic, Denmark, El Salvador, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Guatemala, Hong Kong, Iceland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Japan, Latvia, Macao, Malaysia, Mexico, Montenegro, Myanmar, Netherlands, Nicaragua, Norway, Panama, Philippines, Portugal, Russian Federation, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Sri Lanka, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, Thailand, United Arab Emirates, United States, Venezuela, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Costa Rica, Indonesia, Japan, Panama, United States