Nomadic Wellness and Yoga Retreats
About The Roaming Lotus
Jess and Diana met in 2019 at yoga teacher training and immediately became friends. We knew from the start that we both had similar interests, passions, and thirst for adventure. Any free moment betweeen training or classes would quickly turn into a small excursion full of laughs. As mothers we realized we had not been taking enough time for ourselves because of the roles we played taking care of so many others. These yoga and excursion retreats were created from the many adventures we have since gone on together and a desire to bring this to others also looking for community and connection. Our retreats will include different styles of yoga, cultural immersions, unique excursions, and the personalities of two bad ass babes hoping to guide you on an adventure you will not soon forget. We hope to see you there!
Founders
Jess
Diana
Diana
My name is Jess and I am a licensed therapist and registered yoga teacher. I have been military affiliated nearly my entire life, beginning with my first move at 6 months old. I have lived in over 30 homes in my life so far. Moving a lot is not for everyone and can be stressful on individuals and families. I have a lot of personal and pr
My name is Jess and I am a licensed therapist and registered yoga teacher. I have been military affiliated nearly my entire life, beginning with my first move at 6 months old. I have lived in over 30 homes in my life so far. Moving a lot is not for everyone and can be stressful on individuals and families. I have a lot of personal and professional experience with learning how to adjust to frequently changing circumstances and environments. On top of these frequent moves, I have also lived with a mentally ill mother. The chaos that was caused because of her schizophrenia furthered my interest and passion for mental well being and healing. Talk therapy, although helpful, did not produce the results I was looking for in my clients. A major aspect of healing, the body, is traditionally left out of western approaches to mental health. It was through my own personal practice of yoga and the incorporation of other somatic techniques that I started to see lasting and life altering changes in myself and others. I now hope to not only continue to bring this knowledge and experience to others in my therapy practice, but also in the playful, relaxed setting of a retreat.
Diana
Diana
Diana
My name is Diana, I am a registered behavior technician (RBT) for kids with ASD and a registered yoga teacher, I was born in New Jersey to two native Colombian parents. I am a first generation American and only learned to speak English when entering school for the first time. I moved a lot as a young child and have continued that as an ad
My name is Diana, I am a registered behavior technician (RBT) for kids with ASD and a registered yoga teacher, I was born in New Jersey to two native Colombian parents. I am a first generation American and only learned to speak English when entering school for the first time. I moved a lot as a young child and have continued that as an adult following my husband around the globe with our two children throughout his military career. I discovered yoga while in school for nursing, looking for help from the burn out and fatigue I was feeling most days. With the support and push from my husband, I attended yoga teacher training in 2019, desiring a new direction in my career. I have always had a love for the human body and all its functions. It is amazing to see how people can heal in so many ways through the practice of yoga that are not just physical. For me, yoga is about the balance between strength and mobility, the exertion and releasing, the mind and the body. I have always known that I wanted to help others heal and even though this looks different from my original path, I have found a stability and ease in yoga that I am passionate about showing others.