Andrea, a native of Colombia, initially found her footing in the realm of International Business in Bogota before feeling the magnetic pull of the unknown that eventually guided her to America. Upon settling in the land of opportunity, she dedicated herself to learning the nuances of English at Queen Borough Community College. Fueled by an unquenchable thirst for knowledge and a love for nature, Andrea embarked on a profound journey of self-discovery, traveling around the glob to places that would teach her and show her something about her an humanity, she started to explore the realm of wellness. A pivotal experience with Ayahuasca illuminated her life's purpose, propelling her towards the path of a yoga practitioner. Guided by Dharma Yoga, she earned her teacher certification and honed her passion for Kundalini yoga for over 8 years at Golden Bridge in NYC. Deepening her understanding of energy work, she also became a certified Reiki I practitioner at the Open Center in NYC. Embracing a non-linear approach to healing, Andrea's mantra underscores the importance of embracing life's complexities, learning from the shadows, and rejecting titles of Guru or saint to embody healing as a companion on the human journey. Rooted in a philosophy of propagating hope, love, and kindness through, plants, yoga, meditation, sound, music and the arts, Andrea founded Makú Project—a sanctuary that intertwines wellness, art, and music to nurture the inner spark and potential in both herself and others. As the visionary behind Makú Project, Andrea strives to sow seeds of hope, healing, and joy for all who walk through its doors. Drawing wisdom from studies on happiness at Harvard University courses, Andrea delves fearlessly into uncharted territories, exploring emotions, wellness, and music as catalysts for liberation in the human experience.
