Dana Mitchell - San Diego Manager & Teacher Trainer
Although she had practiced yoga off and on, Dana’s practice really took hold when she moved to California from New Jersey. She discovered the grounded feeling her yoga practice provided as it helped her settle in to her new surroundings.
Dana completed her 200 hour certification with Corepower Yoga in 2011 under the guidance of Melissa Hernandez. After discovering her love of Yoga, Dana decided to combine that with her love of the water. Taking just two paddle board yoga classes with Bliss Paddle Yoga she was hooked. Dana thinks variety is the spice of life, on and off the water.
- Nickname: Meatballs, I was a chubby little kid, who loved meatballs. My cheeks were so chubby it looked like I had meatballs in them.
- Where I call home: I am originally from New Jersey so that will always be my home. I am loving California and reside in Kensington.
- Favorite place I have traveled: Costa Rica… Love Love Loved it
- Favorite surf / SUP spot: I am still trying to figure this one out. Termiline is a great spot to go. Anywhere around the bay is magical. I still need to check out Laguna our other location.
- What word do you totally over use: Really? I say that way too much.
- Do you believe in mermaids: Yes I do, I believe we all have a little mermaid in us.
- If today was your last day on earth how would you spend it: Running barefoot on the beach chasing and tickling my nieces and nephew, just to hear their laughter.
- Post yoga nosh spot: Hmmm any kind of burrito after a day in the water really satisfies me.
- Most blissful yoga pose: Half pigeon, I just love how this posture feels. As I sink into the earth, my mind settles and I can really pay attention to my breath.
- Most favorite quote: Right now its “Breathe in Breathe out move on” Before moving to California it was ” Leap and the net shall appear”
- The most impossible thing to give up: COFFEE
- If I am not in the water you could find me: Riding my “Bianchi” around town.
