Racela, A: Ashta

Alicia Racela is a health educator, certified yoga instructor and entrepreneur from Hawaii. She has brought together her love of the ocean and understanding of yoga science to inspire others through her storytelling. Alicia created a youth yoga program in South Los Angeles to offer access to the healing opportunities provided through yoga and meditation. Her University of Michigan degree in Kinesiology is the basis of her knowledge regarding the benefits of movement and its positive impact on brain development, behavioral patterns and childhood obesity. As a first time author, she is introducing the living philosophies of yoga beyond movement through playful and educational stories. Alicia currently lives in Southern California with the love of her life and two children.