About Paulina

Who am I?

I am a student, teacher, dog lover, yogi, and ocean enthusiast. My journey began in 2009, shortly after receiving my Bachelor’s Degree in Interior Design from the Design Institute of San Diego. At that time, I struggled to find a path in the design world, and yoga became my sanctuary, an outlet that kept me calm, creative, and present. I was instantly captivated not only by the physicality and movement of the practice but by the way it guided me inward, teaching me to listen more deeply to myself and awakening a part of me that had always been there, waiting to be remembered.  

Over the years I have immersed myself in many certifications, continually expanding my learnings, hours, and styles of teaching in formats ranging from Vinyasa to Yin, Reiki, and more. Through every training and experience, my intention has always been to teach one truth: movement is medicine.

Today my path continues to evolve. My work has expanded into somatic healing, healing in nature, and equine therapy, which feel like natural extensions of the yogic journey. These practices guide us to reconnect with the body, attune to the rhythms of nature, and remember the wisdom within. Animals and the natural world become mirrors, reflecting back the truths that live inside us and showing us how to meet ourselves with compassion, trust, and presence.

Looking back, I see how my degree in Interior Design planted the seed for what I do now. While I no longer design physical spaces, I have transitioned into supporting people in designing their interior landscapes, cultivating harmony within themselves through movement, reflection, and connection with the world around them.

For me, yoga and healing are lifelong practices, ever unfolding and ever deepening. They remind us to live in self-study, to surrender to what is, and to find contentment in what surrounds us. Each practice, whether on the mat, in nature, or in the quiet company of animals, guides us back home to ourselves.

Why I Create Retreats

My goals for these retreats is to create an experience for people to learn the fundamentals of different styles of yoga, bring together like-minded people, and feel the connection of mind, body and soul. 

We will come from a place of compassion, create a safe space for us to be vulnerable and have fun. During the period of time spent together, I will provide tools that have flourished in my personal practice so that when we return back into our daily routines, we would have established new habits that will help us nurture our true selves.