Master Trainer: Amanda Ballas
Certifications: Master Trainer Paddle Into Fitness, World Paddling Association Paddle Instructor, Paddle Canada Advanced Flatwater Stand Up Paddle Instructor, Paddle Canada River 1, PaddleFit Pro Level 2, Yoga Instructor (Hot & Flow/Iyengar), Certified Health and Nutrition Expert, Doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine
Instructor Bio: I am a Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine and have always dreamedbig! I am passionate about empowering people to discover their potential withintheir body, mind, and heart. I hava a deep love for holistic medicine,nutrition, fitness, lifestyle counselling and leadership. I have recentlycompleted my Health Coaching Designation to complement my clinical training.
As well as a Dr. of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a YogaInstructor and a Certified Health and Nutrition Expert. I also am a Mastertrainer for Paddle Into Fitness, Paddle Canada Stand Up Paddle Instructor, SUPYoga & Fitness Instructor based in Calgary, AB.
I have been active all my life, being drawn to the water andanything to do with the Sun and Sand. Even being from the prairies, I alwaysfound myself living within close proximity to lakes and rivers, and as an adulttravelling to the ocean on every side of North America.
I am a lover of any activity that is outdoors. I love to sweat inthe sun and I believe in the power of fitness not only for physical, but formental & emotional fitness as well. We are all responsible for creating alife we love so I try to bring the Ocean lifestyle into my prairie life eachand every day
I found yoga many years ago or should I say Yoga found me. Yeah!!!It is a quintessential part of my healthy experiences in life. Whether itsmeditation, the asanas, spiritual practice and philosophies - Yoga continues toguide me daily on and off the mat. - #myboardismymat
It is my pleasure to offer opportunities to empower others toexperience a life led with their heart to live a healthy, mindful and amazingouttdoor active lifestyle. Workshops, trainings, local and internationalretreats are now a thriving area of my business, as it allows for theopportunity to share with as many individuals across the globe.
I am proud to be an Ambassador for JP Australia/Imagine Paddleboards and to be a Brand Ambassador for Drink for Our Oceans, Happy Belly Kombucha, and Paddle Into Fitness. @amjballas
