Andrea Vilela Araujo

Samsara Terapia is owned by Andrea Vilela Araujo, MA, a Yoga Alliance registered Yoga teacher, trained in Integrative Yoga Therapy by Joseph and Lillian LePage in Brazil.  Andrea holds a Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Antioch University in Los Angeles, and holds Level 2 Certification as a Yoga Therapist (CYT) from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles, California.  Andrea earned her BA in Psychology from the University of British Columbia, in Vancouver, Canada, Andrea’s home town before she moved to Brazil.

Andrea's recent publications include an integral look at the treatment of sexual abuse trauma, published in the December 2008 edition of the Journal of Integral Theory and Practice.  It is available for free on her website (http://samasaraterapia.com) under the Publications section.

Andrea believes in a holistic model of healing and health, one that incorporates the body, mind and spirit in relation to the self, culture and nature.  She offers personal psychotherapy and incorporates yoga therapy into her sessions as needed by her clients, as well as custom designed yoga classes and health programs, for preventative and therapeutic purposes.  Andrea sees clients for private sessions, small groups, and provides health programs for corporate and institutional settings.  All ages and levels of yoga experience are welcome. Andrea can be reached at araujotherapy@gmail.com.