My Life Journey
Experiences & Trainings that shaped me
Mexican Childhood
0-18: Born & raised in a privileged catholic Spanish family in Xalapa, Mexico. Nourished by science, arts, nature, sports and spirituality.
Vedic Monk Youth
19 - 29: Travelled the world and became a studious Monk and 'temple president' who directed his own Yoga Studio in Buenos Aires.
European Adulthood
29 - 33: From Monkhood to academic degrees, professional trainings & work in Austria, London, Spain & Netherlands.
I'm Andrés
If you'd ask me where I come from I'd reply to you: “Born in Mexico through heart, mind, and family. Spanish by blood and passport. And spiritually, I walk my own path inspired by Eastern Dharma and Western Faith.”
After spending ten years as a monk, I emerged with a clear purpose: to help people reclaim resilience, clarity, vitality and homeostasis in a world that often pulls us away from ourselves. My work blends embodied somatic release, nervous system recovery, neuro-meditation, and trauma-informed coaching to create spaces where true healinng unfold—gently, deeply, and sustainably—by applying self-regulation practices, reconnection to our biological intuition & our powerful spiritual essence.
This is My Story
I was born in 1992 in a Mexican-Spanish family. I grew up in Xalapa, Mexico, nourished by both science and art, with an inquisitive and curious mind. I liked playing sports from a young age and played all kinds, from football to tennis, gymnastics to triathlons.
I was raised Catholic. I then encountered and practiced Buddhism in my adolescence and later on Vedānta, inspired by the latter in my spiritual path.
When I turned 18 and finished high school, I backpacked for 1 year in South America living all kinds of interesting adventures with indigenous communities in Colombia and Venezuela, even travelled as a barefoot hippie doing music and handcrafts for some periods. This valuable experiences ultimately made me change my life’s perspective and cosmovision with great satisfaction.
In 2011 I became a monk and studied in a Bhakti Yoga monastery in Buenos Aires. During the follwoing years I lived in different communities in Argentina, Brazil, Austria and India for 10 years studying and practicing brahmacharia (vedic monastic lifestyle) guided by various vedic scriptures such as the Bhagavad-Gītā, Yoga Vedanta, Jyotish Veda, Ayur Veda, Indian Kirtan, Sanskrit (Devanagari), and various Puranas and Upanishads. I also became a certified yoga and meditation teacher.
By 2017 I started designing my own meditation programs, retreats and yoga teacher trainings, I also created my brand 'Vedanta Yoga House' and opened my own yoga school in Buenos Aires. By the end of 2019, I was unsatisfied with Argentina's economy and corruption and decided to move to Europe, where I already had a good network. Shortly after that, by March 2020, with a group of monk friends, we established an ashram nestled in the forests of Köflach, at the Alp's foothills in Austria, where I lived happily for 1 year during COVID lockdown.
In 2021, after 10 years of monasticism, I felt I had learnt what I needed and decided to move back to society, moved by an inner feeling of sharing my insights with the world. Thus, I thought - Ok Andres, you already have your spiritual background, it is the time to go for academic and professional degrees. Hence I started my student chapter at the university of SOAS, London (School of Oriental and African Studies). Later on, I transferred my credits and finished my Bachelor of Applied Arts and Sciences at MIU University (USA) due to having more flexibility with my travelliing lifestyle. Over the following years, I engaged in various certifications in emotional systemic integration, nervous system recovery, family constellations and TRE (Trauma Release Excercices) to complement my existing coaching practice with the depth and embodiment of somatic therapy.
By 2024, I chose to bring my nomadic chapter to a close in the Netherlands. I heard the quiet voice inside—Enough travelling, Andrés. It’s time to root, to belong. Fortunately, and due to being a hard worker, my life in the Netherlands quickly bare fruits, I made lots of friends, got a job as a studio manager, learnt to speak dutch, and recently opened my own freelancing coaching & workshop facilitation business, corporate trainings and online school certifications. I decided as well to pursue a Master's degree at the University of Amsterdam (UvA) in the field of Spirituality and Religions, where I am currently enrolled.
In summary, I work as a neurosomatic coach one-on-one and group training facilitation. My background as a Vedic monk, Vedic astrologer, and certified yoga and meditation teacher make my courses a unique blend of modern science and ancient spirituality. My work integrates somatic therapy and nervous system regulation with meditation, somatic movement and ancient wisdom traditions, helping individuals release trauma, restore emotional balance, and build resilience. As a coach/therapist, I guide clients through body-based practices that rewire brain stress patterns and support deep, lasting transformation—blending modern neuro-somatic embodied practices with healthy practical spirituality.
I love and respect all kinds of philosophies and religions, but I disagree with dogma, sectarianism and fanatism. I choose to be myself. Hence, I show my clients and students the importance of being your own teacher and source of creative loving awareness.
My Approach
As a therapist and coach, I bring both my holistic and spiritual backgrounds to help you identify emotional patterns to transform as well as somatised emotion to release. I believe in the power of authenticity, and I will help you find your inner voice, path and self-resilient being, since I believe that the real healing and happiness comes from the Self, not from others.
As a workshop facilitator and corporate trainer, I bring both my professional and academic skills, along with over 10 years of experience in public speaking, community leadership, group course lecturing, and experiential learning for personal and organizational development.
Academic, Holistic & Work Trajectory:
Academic Background:
2020 – Spoken Sanskrit Course, Samskrita Bharati Foundation, Jagganatha Puri, India.
2021 – IFCELS International Foundation Course & English Language Studies at SOAS University of London, UK.
2024 – Bachelor of Applied Arts & Sciences, MIU ( Maharishi International University, Iowa).
2025 — MA in Spirituality & Religions at the University of Amsterdam (UvA). Currently enrolled.
Holistic Trainings:
2015 – Sanskrit Upanishad & Puraṇa monastic studies under BV Padmanabha Swami at Instituto Superior de Estudios Védicos, Bs As, Argentina.
2017 – Mind Astrology Intensive, AIFAS (All India Federation of Astrologer´s Societies).
2018 – Inbound Yoga Teacher (1000H), Inbound School of Yoga, Colombia.
2018 – Permaculture Design & Bio-Construction Course, Gaia Association, Buenos Aires.
2019 – Kirtan melodies, Harmonium Ragas & Mantra Meditation, Vrindavan, India.
2019 – Vedic Coach Certification, Dr. David Frawley (American Institute for Vedic Studies).
2021 – Ayurvedic Astrologer Certification, Dr. David Frawley (American Institute of Vedic Studies).
2021 – Taittiriya Brahmana Nakshatra Sutras Course, Vic di Cara (Radical Astrology).
2021 – Ayurvedic Coach Certification, CONAYUR Institute, Mexico.
2022 – 500H Yoga Alliance Certification, Yoga & Ayurveda Center (Steph-Ball Mitchell, USA).
2023 – Chakra Intensive Workshop, Robert Henderson, Innsbruck, Austria.
2023 – Quantic Healing Intensive Course, Espacio Despertar, Alicante, Spain.
2023 - Emotional Systemic Integration training 1 (60H intensive on Trauma recovery), Cristina Casanova (M.Ed.), Brihuega, Spain
2024 - Emotional Systemic Integration training 2 (60H intensive on Nervous system recovery), Cristina Casanova (M.Ed.), Brihuega, Spain.
2024 – 25H Hands-on Assistance Training, Claudia Van der Tier, Glow Yoga Studio, Haarlem, Netherlands.
2024 – Access Bars Consciousness® Therapy Facilitator Training, Alkmaar, Netherlands.
2024 – Ayurvedic Massage Intensive (8H), Linda Mebus, Haarlem, Netherlands.
2025 – 25H Spaciousness YTT (Yoga Alliance), Simon Park, Glow Yoga Studio, Haarlem, Netherlands.
2025 – TRE® Facilitator (Trauma & Tension Release Exercises) Global Certification training Program, David Bercelli..
2025 - 150H Advanced Yoga Teacher Training (Yoga Alliance), Simon Park, at Sixt-Fer-a-Cheval, French Alps.
2025 - Family Constellations Intensive Training for Therapists at Instituto Gestalt, Barcelona, Joan Garriga.
Overall Trajectory & Work:
2010 – Traveled across South America, living in Indigenous communities (Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador, Perú, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil)
2011 – Lived as a monk in the Bhakti Yoga tradition across South America, India, and Europe.
2015 – Co-founded two ecological farm projects in Córdoba and Tigre Island, Argentina. Built a temazcal in Eco Yoga Park, Buenos Aires, and led retreats.
2017– Temple President & Director of ISEV Institute (Instituto Superior de Estudios Védicos), Buenos Aires.
2018 – Founded and directed Vedanta Yoga House, registered Yoga School in Buenos Aires.
2019 – Developed & wrote "Vedanta Meditation Teacher Training Manual", taught in Mexico City & Buenos Aires, Argentina.
2019 – Trained three generations of Yoga and Meditation Instructors in Buenos Aires & La Plata, Argentina.
2020 – Moved to Austria and co-founded Vinoda Vani Seva Ashram in Köflach, Styria, Austria.
2021 – Transitioned to post-monastic life and began his academic & professional life chapter in London.
2022 – Yoga & Meditation Instructor at SOAS Yoga Society at the SOAS University of London, UK.
2023 – Erasmus Creative Writer, EuProNet Association, Cantabria, Spain.
2024 – Studio Manager at Glow Yoga Studio, Haarlem, Netherlands.
2025 – Freelancer and therapist in the Netherlands. Also teaching courses & workshops in studios, corporate spaces, and online platforms.
Other hobbies & skills:
Sports: Tennis, mountain biking, karate, foot ball, running and triathlon.
Music: Acoustic guitar, jarana, ukelele, cajón flamenco, yembe, congas, bongo, singing & composing.
Languages: English, Spanish, Portuguese, Dutch (A2), Sanskrit (reading).
Testimonials.
Let Others Inspire You.
"Andres' coaching clearly identifies and transforms old patterns towards positive goals in an extremely positive way, I highly recommend him."
Linda Mebus, Netherlands
"An exceptional blend of intuition, clarity, and compassion. He communicates deep insights with warmth and makes complexity feel simple and personal"
Keli Woods, London
