Marissa

Canada
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I am currently
Travelling
My next destination:
Spain
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Description
Hi :)
My name is Marissa. I am originally from Winnipeg, Canada, but have spent the last several years both travelling periodically and living simply in a small beautiful surf town on the coast of Ecuador. It has been incredible to be able to connect with the ocean and the jungle simultaneously, learn first-hand about Ecuadorian culture, learn to speak Spanish fluently and become part of a really special community.
Since 2015 I have been teaching yoga full time in various locations throughout the Americas. When I am not teaching yoga I take on seasonal positions, where for a few months of the year, I work long hours outdoors (farms, gardens) under the hot sun, with my hands in the dirt, learning and developing new skills that align with my ever-changing and growing interests.
Interests
Sustainability
Self development
Vegetarian or vegan
Farming
Writing
Books
Mountain
Hiking
Dancing
Camping
Beach
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Animals
Cooking & food
Drawing & painting
Gardening
Languages
Music
Plant care
Languages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Eco Projects
Animal Care
Charity Work
DIY and building projects
Some knowledge of:
Gardening
Creating/ Cooking family meals
General Maintenance
Helping around the house
Hospitality/Tourism
Art Projects
Teaching
More details about your skills
Experience working outdoors on farms, in gardens (seeding, weeding, planting, mulching, harvesting, packaging, greenhouse, transplanting, soil prep, hand tools, pruning, etc)

Certified to teach Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Yin Yoga

4-year Bachelor of Arts degree in Conflict Resolution Studies

Fluent in Spanish
Age
33
What else ...
I am passionate about the work that I do

I absolutely love to travel and meet new people from all walks of life

I want to learn as many languages as my brain can hold!

Being by the ocean or in the jungle or in the forest or in the mountains feels like home to me. I thrive in natural environments.
Some more information
- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
  No
- Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian

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10 Jan 2019

Left by Workawayer () for host (Enjoy the magic of the ...)

Wow, a huge part of me doesn’t want to write this feedback because it means that my time here at this incredible hostel has come to an end. I don’t think there enough words in English nor Spanish to describe just what you’re about to experience when you’re given the opportunity to work in a place like this. Being part of the team here really does… read more

(Excellent )

9 Jan 2019

Left by host (Enjoy the magic of the ...) for Workawayer ()

Marissa was part of our family as a yoga instructor, her work is impeccable, she always reflects peace and calm, she is a woman with many qualities, always willing to help others, she connected very well with all the staff and created incredible relationships with our big family of workers, do not hesitate to have her with you, she will bring an… read more

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15 Dec 2018

Left by Workawayer () for host (Help us develop a living ...)

I just spent ten humbling and eye-opening days at finca sin fronteras! When I first arrived I was greeted with the warmest welcome was made to feel immediately at home and part of a really beautiful and unique family. Working with Chris was basically like being enrolled in the most interesting and informative, raw and alive university class,… read more

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