Anna is a freelance lifestyle writer and yoga teacher currently living in sunny San Diego, California. Being a first-generation Mexican-American of Mayan Indigenous roots, yoga was unknown to her growing up and didn’t come into her life until her early 20’s around 2014. But once she found it (or it found her) life would never be the same.
She uses the tools of storytelling and yoga to convey a message of hope and inspiration. Her classes are a balance between playfulness and depth.
In 2019 she took a 3 month backpacking trip to Thailand and after a series of spiritual happenings returned to the states and serendipitously became a yoga teacher later that year. She received her 300 hour certification in 2021 from Adriene Mishler’s co-owned yoga studio Practice Yoga Austin.
She is a certified Ayurveda Practitioner and trained in yin, restorative, pre/postnatal, and kids yoga with a strong focus on the mind-body connection. She currently hosts the Art of Moving Prana yoga channel where she curates free yoga classes for all. Her mission is to make the tools of yoga accessible to as many people as possible especially those in underrepresented communities. When she isn’t reading, teaching or writing, she is trying to balance her high vata tendencies of spacing out and day dreaming all day.
Anna’s Articles:
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Yoga for PCOS: Poses and Practices for Hormonal Balance
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Restorative Yoga: A Complete Guide to Deep Rest and Recovery
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Yoga for Fibromyalgia: A Gentle Practice Guide for Pain and Fatigue Relief
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Surya Namaskar Reduces Stress and Body Fat in Overweight Women, New RCT Confirms
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Yoga for Back Pain: A Complete Guide to Relief and Prevention
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Restorative Yoga: A Complete Guide to Deep Rest and Recovery
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Yoga Nidra Reduces Stress and Anxiety, Largest Meta-Analysis Ever Confirms
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How Schools Are Using Yoga to Combat the Teen Mental Health Crisis
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Adaptive Yoga Is Going Mainstream: What the 2026 Accessibility Revolution Means for Practitioners
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Pranayama for Anxiety: Breathing Techniques That Calm Your Nervous System
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10-Minute Morning Yoga Routine to Start Your Day Right
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7-Day Meditation Retreat Rewires Brain and Blood, UC San Diego Study Finds
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New Study Links Prenatal Yoga to Healthier Pregnancies and Better Birth Outcomes
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8-Week Yoga Program Reduces Gaming Addiction in Teens, Study Finds
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Yoga for Fibromyalgia: Gentle Practices for Pain Relief
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Adaptive Yoga’s Moment Has Arrived: How Inclusive Practice Is Reshaping the Wellness World
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10 Weeks of Yoga Boosts Immunity and Mental Health in Medical Students, Studies Find
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Prenatal Yoga by Trimester: Safe Poses and Sequences for Every Stage
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Harvard Study: Yoga Cuts Opioid Withdrawal Period Nearly in Half
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Is Polyvagal Theory Wrong? The Debate Shaking Up Yoga and Breathwork
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Restorative Yoga: How to Use Props for Deep Relaxation and Healing
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Breathwork Triggers Psychedelic-Like Brain States, Neuroimaging Study Confirms
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Yoga for Anxiety: Calming Sequences and Breathwork for Stress Relief
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Vagus Nerve Yoga Is 2026’s Biggest Wellness Trend — Here’s What the Science Says
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Yoga for Back Pain: A Complete Guide to Relief and Prevention
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Yoga Boosts IVF Success Rates by 20 Percentage Points, Landmark PATH Trial Finds
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Prenatal Yoga by Trimester: A Complete Guide for Every Stage of Pregnancy
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Ayurveda and Yoga: Seasonal Practices for Optimal Health
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Yoga for Insomnia: A Calming Bedtime Sequence
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Yoga Is Being Prescribed for High Blood Pressure — Here’s What Cardiologists Now Know
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Pranayama for Anxiety: Nadi Shodhana, Bhramari, and Calming Breathwork
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10-Minute Morning Yoga Routine: Energize and Set Your Day
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WHO Re-Designates India’s Yoga Institute as Global Traditional Medicine Authority
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Alo Yoga Hosts 270 Free Classes in 9 Countries for International Women’s Day 2026
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Yoga for Back Pain: Poses, Sequences, and Relief Strategies
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NYC Neuroscience and Yoga Conference Explores Migraine Relief, Brain Longevity, and Schools
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Ashtanga Yoga for Beginners: Primary Series Breakdown
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Walking Yoga Sees 2,414% Search Surge as 2026’s Fastest-Growing Fitness Trend
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Your Yoga Mat Is Polluting Your Air, New Study Finds
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Yin Yoga: A Complete Guide to the Art of Stillness
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New Study: 4 Weeks of Yoga Eases Fibromyalgia Pain and Improves Brain Function
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Pranayama for Anxiety: Calming Breathwork Techniques for a Quieter Mind
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India Positions Yoga as a Scientifically Validated Preventive Healthcare Practice
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Walking Yoga Is 2026’s Fastest-Growing Fitness Trend — Here’s How to Try It
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Yoga Styles Explained: Find the Perfect Practice for Your Body and Goals
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Yoga for PCOS: New Research Shows Practice Fights Inflammation and Improves Hormones
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India Launches 100-Day Countdown to International Day of Yoga 2026 With Nationwide ‘Yoga 365’ Campaign
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Yoga for High Blood Pressure: 9 Gentle Poses for a Calmer Heart
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Chair Yoga for Beginners: 12 Poses You Can Do at Your Desk
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The $88 Billion Yoga Industry: How an Ancient Practice Became a Global Economic Force
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What Is Trauma-Sensitive Yoga? A Complete Guide
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Face Yoga: 8 Exercises for a Natural Glow
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India Launches ‘Yoga 365’ National Campaign To Make Yoga a Daily Habit
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What Is Pratyahara? The Fifth Limb of Yoga Explained
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Trataka Meditation: The Ancient Art of Candle Gazing for Focus and Clarity
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How to Create the Perfect Home Yoga Space: A Complete Guide
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Yoga and Cold Exposure: Combining Breathwork with Cold Therapy for Resilience
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Yoga For Tinnitus: Poses, Breathing, And Meditation Techniques For Relief
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The 5 Kundalini Awakening Stages: Understanding The Transformative Journey Of Kundalini Shakti
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The Niyamas: Exploring The Second Limb Of Yoga
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Big Toe Pose (Padangusthasana)
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Adriene Mishler | Biography & Teachings Of A 21st Century Yoga Guru
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Yoga For Neck And Shoulders: 8 Soothing Poses To Relieve Tension
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Dolphin Plank Pose (Makara Adho Mukha Svanasana)
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The Bandhas For Beginners: What They Are & How They Work
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Eagle Pose (Garudasana)
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Fire Log Pose (Agnistambhasana)
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Fish Pose (Matsyasana)
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Extended Puppy Pose (Uttana Shishosana)
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Crow Pose (Kakasana)
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Bharadvaja’s Twist (Bharadvajasana)
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Restorative Yoga VS Yin Yoga, the Difference Explained
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Hero Pose (Virasana)
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Extended Hand To Big Toe Pose (Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana)
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Garland Pose (Malasana)
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Best Yoga Music For Kids: 10 Free Playlists
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Easy Pose (Sukhasana)
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Cow Face Pose (Gomukhasana)
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Camel Pose (Ustrasana)
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Shoulder Stand Pose (Salamba Sarvangasana)
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Calming Yoga For Kids: 5 Ideas For A Yoga-Inspired Bedtime
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Crescent Lunge Pose (Ashta Chandrasana)
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Extended Side Angle Pose (Utthita Parsvakonasana)