Tanya

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Description

Hello! My name is Tanya and at the moment I am taking a long break from my job in Australia (I'm a teacher) and I'm travelling the world. I would like to describe myself as a free spirit who seeks adventure and new experiences.
I like to live an active lifestyle, with some of my hobbies including yoga, bouldering, skateboarding, snowboarding, swimming, running and hiking. I believe that our bodies are capable of doing so much, and with routine and consistency, it is amazing to see the positive impacts that your physical wellbeing has on your mental wellbeing. Learning to have better control over our bodies and pushing yourself to do your best is also a skill that I immensely enjoy learning!
I also feel very fulfilled when I create, as art as always been a big part of my life. I like to play piano and write my own songs, and I spend a lot of time drawing/painting. Learning how to paint with watercolours is something new I am learning right now!
Another weird hobby/fun fact about me is that I love collecting moss. :) When I was at home, I would make a lot of terrariums. I am also a huge plant lover! (I once counted how many plants I owned and it added up to more than 100...)

Interests

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
Japanese: Intermediate
German: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

Art Projects

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

More details about your skills

Tanya -
I graduated with a teaching degree in foreign languages (teaching Chinese and Japanese), but I have also worked as a piano teacher and snowboard instructor. I love learning new things and I believe I can learn them quite quickly. Some skills I have include:
- Teaching Music
I have been playing piano since the age of 4 and obtained my AMEB Grade 8 Certificate. I also enjoy writing my own songs in my spare time and it is something that gives me great joy when I can share my music with others.
- Caring for Plants
This is a hobby that flourished when I moved out of my parent's place. I started buying a lot of plants and propagating them, I also spend a lot of time making my own terrariums with moss I collect on hikes. I would love to learn more about gardening and honestly, anything plant-related gets me excited!
- Caring for Animals
I grew up with 3 dogs and a cat at home, so I'm very comfortable with animal care.
- Physical Labour
I'm aware that I am quite physically small, but I'm also very fit! I usually try to fit in two sports a day (running in the morning before work and another sport after work). I also worked as a snowboard instructor over the winter (which is very physically demanding!). I really enjoy physical labor and exercise because I love pushing my body to the limits (and just getting stronger feels great!).
- Yoga
I'm not a licensed yoga instructor but I have been doing yoga quite consistently for the past 3 years. I've had a few experiences where I would run a mini-class for my friends and family and it's always been a fun time! I also started meditating a few months ago, and it is also an activity I quite like doing/sharing with others.
- Art
I pride myself as a creative person as I have been in love with art for as long as I can remember. I draw a lot in my sketchbook and I have recently started to teach myself how to watercolor paint. I believe that art is a tool for self-expression, and I love sharing and inspiring others to be creative. The biggest project I have completed recently is painting/drawing my own design on my snowboard (which got a lot of attention when I was snowboarding, and I felt very proud of the results!).


Will
Hi I’m Will, a high spirited fun loving traveller! Here are a list of my skills.

Physiotherapist
- I have a bachelor of Physiotherapy from Australian Catholic University. I have been practicing for 4 years professionally
- I have worked with individuals post heart, lung, joint replacement, gastrointestinal surgery along with challenging clients with strokes, brain and spinal injuries
- I have great people skills through interacting with hundreds of people of the years
- I am able to assist with any niggling aches and pains (if it is not formal advice due to my professional license only being valid in Australia)

Physical labour
- I am strong and fit. I exercise twice daily.
- In my degree, I was trained how to move my body to protect itself whilst moving heavy weight
- Strength training at the gym, running (I have completed a half marathon at 4:30/km pace), hiking, yoga, basketball, bouldering, surfing and tennis
- Due to my professional background, I am able to practice and teach these sports well to children whilst creating an energetic and enjoyable environment

Caring for animals
- I have cared for a young dog from 6 months old to eight years. I am an animal lover and have experience dealing with them.

Mindfulness
- I have been practicing mindfulness and meditation for 4 years. I have taught friends techniques
- I have used headspace (app) and continued on to my own unguided practice. I have also attended a silent retreat of 2 nights which consolidated my practice.

Yoga
- I have been doing yoga for the past year
- I have also ran basic yoga classes for a youth mental health unit whilst working as a physiotherapists back in Australia.

Age

26

What else ...

The thing I love most about travelling is getting to know people from a different place. I love long, deep conversations and sharing stories/experiences. :)

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