My name is Natalia Guajardo. I am Chilean and 33 years old. Profesionally, I am an English Teacher, but from my heart I consider myself just a teacher or a messenger. I am also a Hatha Yoga Instructor and Ayurvedic Healer which I learned in India in January this year. Sometimes just to have fun I am also a Zumba Instructor (spreading my latin rythms to the world), and in my free time I like to play my ukelele.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

I have been traveling for the last 3 years: In New Zealand, Australia and Asia. Currently I am finally at home to recharge batteries. I hope to be back on the road by May this year; this time Europe. I have been there before as a tourist, but this time I would like to go as volunteer...I feel an urgent need to give all the knowledge I have acquired so far and most of all to learn so much more mainly from permaculture projects and organic farms. I love the concept to work when is not money involved and I would like to experience it, that is why I want to give Couchsurfing a try as well, because I want to prove that you don't only need too much money to travel but most importantly you need the courage!

Interests

I love nature and animals. I was born in the city but I really find myself when I am in the countryside. I am very exited about going to Scandinavia, I can't wait to be into those dreamy landscapes and mix myself with the nature.

Of course I love my yoga and meditation practice, playing my ukelele, dancing and learning from others as much as I can.

• animals
• culture
• dancing
• yoga
• instructor
• meditation
• zumba
• traveling
• teaching
• languages
• volunteering

Music, Movies, and Books

Music: Indi Rock mainly but I love music in general I am very open to listen to something new.

Movies: I love Wes Anderson and all his work and my favorite movie theater is the one that shows independent films but my guilty pleasure are the stupid romantic-comedy movies :D I can't resist to watch one once in a while

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

This is a very difficult question for somebody who is trying to ease her ego through meditation. But I think 10 days of a silent meditation retreat in Thailand with the Buddhist monks was one of the best expiriences in my life.

Teach, Learn, Share

teach: Yoga, ayurvedic way of life, latin rhythms, ukelele.
Learn: new cultures, languages, permaculture and organic farms, holistic way of living

What I Can Share with Hosts

My culture, my language, the knowledge I have acquired so far.

Countries I’ve Visited

Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Brazil, Cambodia, China, Czech Republic, Egypt, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, India, Indonesia, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Laos, Luxembourg, Mexico, Myanmar, Netherlands, New Zealand, Peru, Spain, Switzerland, Thailand, Turkey, United States, Viet Nam

Countries I’ve Lived In

Australia, Chile, New Zealand