ANDY RINES

Yogalution Movement Peace Ambassador

Andy began his journey into practicing Yoga in 2021 when he attended a Yogalution bluff class on a whim, outfitted with a mat newly acquired from ROSS. Initially preoccupied by the perfection of his postures and comparing his abilities to those of the students practicing alongside him, he was missing the point.

Growing up a queer kid in small-town Massachusetts, Andy was always hyper-aware of who he was and did everything in his power to conceal that. The practice of Yoga allowed him to embrace and love his authentic self, and it gave him the freedom to grow and learn more every day.

In 2023, Andy enrolled in Yogalution’s teacher training program under the guidance of Dharma Shakti and Marlene Martin.

Authenticity is at the center of Andy’s classes. Accepting where you’re at and putting in the effort to participate without attachment or expectation are key elements of his practice. For Andy, Yoga has been one of the most defining and rewarding endeavors of his life.

Andy lives and teaches in Long Beach.