Ana Forrest
About
Ana Forrest is an inspiration and has been changing people’s lives for over 45 years. She is an internationally-recognised pioneer in yoga and emotional healing. Ana is the creatrix of Forrest yoga and a mystic, visionary, philanthropist, author and medicine woman. Ana crafted Forrest yoga while working through healing from her own life’s traumas – abuse and addictions, the helplessness around the addictions, and the ongoing suffering from chronic injuries and illnesses. She learned how... Ana Forrest is an inspiration and has been changing people’s lives for over 45 years. She is an internationally-recognised pioneer in yoga and emotional healing. Ana is the creatrix of Forrest yoga and a mystic, visionary, philanthropist, author and medicine woman. Ana crafted Forrest yoga while working through healing from her own life’s traumas – abuse and addictions, the helplessness around the addictions, and the ongoing suffering from chronic injuries and illnesses. She learned how to transform her pain and fear into deep inner healing. The process of healing herself inspired her to teach others about what really works. Forrest yoga is a powerfully physical, internally-focused practice that emphasises the integration of transformative experiences from the mat into purposeful daily life. Incorporating philosophies like “evolve or die”, “never waste a good trigger” and “no matter what happens, there is healing for you if you are willing to do the work”, Forrest yoga is designed as a healing tool but also helps you answer questions about your life 's purpose. Ana’s spirit pledge is to carry out her role and intention within Forrest yoga as “mending the hoop” and “inspiring people to clear through the stuff that hardens them and sickens their bodies so they can walk freely and lightly in a healing way, in a beauty way.” Ana took her first yoga class at age 14 after not backing down to a challenge. She couldn’t even touch her knees, so she couldn’t believe that there were all of these ‘old’ people who were so much more flexible than her. Ana was experiencing abuse and abusing herself, full of rage, doing drugs and smoking, and not attending school - but she still returned to the yoga classes. At the time she didn’t really know why, but felt compelled by the challenge. In hindsight, this was a magical intervention. She became a certified yoga instructor in 1975. Her study and clinical application of healing modalities is vast and includes homeopathy, naturopathy, anatomy, reflexology, acupressure, craniosacral treatments, regression therapy, reiki, polarity and hands-on healing. All of these inform her work and make her a wise, intuitive teacher and healer. In her life-long love for evolving, Ana has journeyed into Indigenous sacred ceremonies like sweat lodge, pipe ceremony, Vision Quest, and sundance. Ana has now taught and toured in over 30 countries. Ana is the author of “Fierce Medicine: Breakthrough Practices to Heal the Body and Ignite the Spirit” which is part memoir and is filled with helpful Forrest yoga poses to teach us to reconnect with our bodies, cultivate balance, and start living in harmony with our spirits. In 2014, Ana met international music legend Jose Calarco in Sydney. They now bring their two worlds together, pushing the boundaries of yoga and music. Jose’s experience as a faith healer and medicine man spans more than 30 years and Forrest yoga now incorporates ceremony, music, dance, ancient healing techniques, veganism, and First Nation philosophies. Thousands of students have undertaken Forrest yoga teacher training over the years, bringing their personal discoveries and growth with them to share with the world. When they’re not travelling the world teaching workshops, Ana and Jose live on Orcas Island in Washington, USA. They love experiencing different cultural practices, believing that we are all branches of the same tree and that culture is about sharing. Join Ana and Jose for breath, integrity, strength and spirit. Read more
Languages
English
Therapies
Membership of professional associations
- Yoga Alliance and Yoga Alliance Professionals
Education and Training
Forrest Yoga
Working hours (GMT-07:00) Vancouver
Reviews
Yan
One-on-One Forrest Yoga sessions with creatrix Ana Forrest
Ana is a magical healer. I could always feel her deepest love and passion to teach us what she knows. She shares her wisdom with... Ana is a magical healer. I could always feel her deepest love and passion to teach us what she knows. She shares her wisdom with endless generosity deep from her heart. She makes sure the highest quality of teaching is delivered to every student. Around her, I feel being loved, cared, grounded and most importantly guided so that I am able to go on further healing journey on my own. Read more
Ilias
One-on-One Forrest Yoga sessions with creatrix Ana Forrest
Ana Forrest is a unique type of spirit teacher. She has strong seeing skills when it comes to the energy field. Her intuition... Ana Forrest is a unique type of spirit teacher. She has strong seeing skills when it comes to the energy field. Her intuition is remarkably developed and she senses where the blockages and sinkholes are in the energetic field. Her approach includes working with deep breath and intelligent yoga sequencing to help the student unlock his body and dissolve the energetic blocks. She is also very attentive regarding how she shares the information she sees on you. She expresses in a very on-point and yet, soft manner. When she is working with Jose, the student gets to experience an additional heart-warming experience also through music. Highly recommended to work with her alone as well as with her partner Jose Calarco. You will receive a priceless experience! Read more
Genna
One-on-One Forrest Yoga sessions with creatrix Ana Forrest
Ana Forrest is a teacher and healer who’s skills extend beyond the perimeters of this physical plain. Her intuition is as sharp... Ana Forrest is a teacher and healer who’s skills extend beyond the perimeters of this physical plain. Her intuition is as sharp as her wit and I enjoy every moment of our sessions together. She has helped me heal, grow, evolve and shine! Read more
Allahna Jane
One-on-One Forrest Yoga sessions with creatrix Ana Forrest
Ana Forrest is a legendary Yoga Teacher and Medicine Woman. Ana has helped me in online 1:1 sessions, to heal from my deep trauma... Ana Forrest is a legendary Yoga Teacher and Medicine Woman. Ana has helped me in online 1:1 sessions, to heal from my deep trauma wounds with her intelligent and insightful teachings. She has helped me in ways that no one else could and I am forever grateful that she is on the planet. Much Love and gratitude and I couldn't recommend her any higher! Read more
Reviews
Yan
One-on-One Forrest Yoga sessions with creatrix Ana Forrest
Ana is a magical healer. I could always feel her deepest love and passion to teach us what she knows. She shares her wisdom with... Ana is a magical healer. I could always feel her deepest love and passion to teach us what she knows. She shares her wisdom with endless generosity deep from her heart. She makes sure the highest quality of teaching is delivered to every student. Around her, I feel being loved, cared, grounded and most importantly guided so that I am able to go on further healing journey on my own. Read more
Ilias
One-on-One Forrest Yoga sessions with creatrix Ana Forrest
Ana Forrest is a unique type of spirit teacher. She has strong seeing skills when it comes to the energy field. Her intuition... Ana Forrest is a unique type of spirit teacher. She has strong seeing skills when it comes to the energy field. Her intuition is remarkably developed and she senses where the blockages and sinkholes are in the energetic field. Her approach includes working with deep breath and intelligent yoga sequencing to help the student unlock his body and dissolve the energetic blocks. She is also very attentive regarding how she shares the information she sees on you. She expresses in a very on-point and yet, soft manner. When she is working with Jose, the student gets to experience an additional heart-warming experience also through music. Highly recommended to work with her alone as well as with her partner Jose Calarco. You will receive a priceless experience! Read more
Genna
One-on-One Forrest Yoga sessions with creatrix Ana Forrest
Ana Forrest is a teacher and healer who’s skills extend beyond the perimeters of this physical plain. Her intuition is as sharp... Ana Forrest is a teacher and healer who’s skills extend beyond the perimeters of this physical plain. Her intuition is as sharp as her wit and I enjoy every moment of our sessions together. She has helped me heal, grow, evolve and shine! Read more
Allahna Jane
One-on-One Forrest Yoga sessions with creatrix Ana Forrest
Ana Forrest is a legendary Yoga Teacher and Medicine Woman. Ana has helped me in online 1:1 sessions, to heal from my deep trauma... Ana Forrest is a legendary Yoga Teacher and Medicine Woman. Ana has helped me in online 1:1 sessions, to heal from my deep trauma wounds with her intelligent and insightful teachings. She has helped me in ways that no one else could and I am forever grateful that she is on the planet. Much Love and gratitude and I couldn't recommend her any higher! Read more
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