Andrea Valente, PhD, is a Certified Yoga Educator (Yoga Alliance E-RYT 200) trained in hatha yoga, mindfulness, CBT informed education, and motivational interviewing.
She holds a doctoral degree in philosophy with studies in neuro-humanities, autism spectrum disorder and ADHD.
Dr. Valente also has two master's degrees with specializations in applied linguistics, human communication and interaction, and education. She is also a certified fitness trainer (canfitpro, CSEP from Canada) and holds a minor in physiotherapy.
She has taught yoga over two decades to various populations - yoga for seniors, adults, teens and kids in local community centers and gym centers in Ontario.
At the moment, Dr. Valente offers a private practice and continuing education in the following areas:
1- Yoga for neurodivergent kids and teens
2- Mindfulness to school students
3- Teaching and Learning methodology for novice yoga instructors
4- Yoga lifestyle and ethics beyond the mat