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About
Amanda Parr
Hello from Nevis — a lush, volcanic haven in the Eastern Caribbean where I guide people beneath the surface to deeper states of awareness and expanded sense of presence. My body of work weaves together Yoga, Meditation, Scuba Diving, Healing Arts, Adventure, and Creative Expression into one flowing rhythm of life. When the summer rains quiet the island, I follow the winds north, bringing island vibes to festivals and community events around the Midwest USA.
Continue scrolling to read about my Yoga journey, Scuba journey, teaching style, and qualifications.
Teaching Style
Rather than get caught up in the ever-changing labels and trends of the commercial Yoga world, I have learned that there is a powerful depth in simplicity, which leads to my belief that, especially for the advancing Yogi, less is more.
Whether I am teaching a more active, movement-based practice, or one explored from a position of stillness, practitioners can expect a non-intimidating, functional approach, steeped in ancient wisdom and supported by modern science.
With a foundation of mindfulness and conscious breathwork, I promote a simple, yet potent perspective of Yoga that coaches both beginners and experienced practitioners how to adapt Yoga to their unique circumstances and apply its fundamental teachings to every day life.
Who I Work With
I specialize in slowing you down and guiding you into the deeper realms of who you are. If you are pursuing Yoga as a superficial fitness routine and are not interested in profound inner work, then I am probably not your teacher.
My students are spiritually curious adventurous soul-seekers who are drawn to inner exploration and committed to personal growth. They understand that Yoga is a journey, not a destination. Despite the challenges they might face (physically or otherwise), they believe in the potential of self-healing and transformation. I especially love working with people navigating anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and other psychosomatic symptoms.
It is my passionate objective to not only help you find comfort, strength, and resilience in the challenging conditions of life, but also to contribute to your Soul's evolution by encouraging a communion with your wise inner self...your inner teacher and healer...something I like to refer to as your SOUL ROOTS. Read more about this Soul Roots philosophy.
Yoga-Scuba Fusion
Despite being an alluring and exciting adventure, Scuba Diving can feel awkward, uncomfortable, and scary in the beginning, especially to someone with a history of anxiety. When I experienced this discomfort, sometimes close to the verge of panic, I found myself instinctively reverting to the relaxation, breathing, and meditation techniques I had learned from Yoga, which not only helped me find my composure and comfort, but ultimately enhanced my skills as a diver.
Naturally, when I became a dive professional I found myself sharing these same techniques with my divers. Gradually, this integration of Yoga and Scuba Diving became more systematic and in 2015 I authored the Yoga Diver course, which was endorsed by PADI as a Distinctive Specialty certification.
In addition to teaching the PADI Yoga Diver Course for certified divers and a Yoga-Scuba experience for beginners, I specialize in working with divers who are challenged by anxiety, phobias, or past traumas and promoting Scuba Diving as a therapeutic, transformative experience for the body, mind, and soul.
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