Yarrow has spent his life teaching about the restorative powers of nature. Born in the Eastern Sierras of California, he spent his childhood summers in the backcountry with his family. These extended stays in the mountains planted the seed for his lifelong respect for nature’s inspiring and healing forces.  Moving to Santa Fe, NM as a youth, he was exposed to spiritual and yogic teachings, eventually meeting the mentor who would introduce him to Brazil. There he co-founded OPA (Organizacion de Permacultura y Arte), an NGO working with youth and ecological sustainability rooted in the philosophy of Permaculture. During his ten years in Brazil, Yarrow organized many group excursions throughout the country, taught courses, fundraised, and established two community centers, one in the urban center of Salvador, Bahia and another in the nearby village of Diogo. These programs continue to serve their communities by providing education in land preservation and sustainable living.

Returning to his birthplace of California, Yarrow began working at The Ashram, one of the most renowned and exclusive health and wellness boot camps in the US.   Over the past six years he has further honed his skills, coaching groups and individuals through their health and wellness transformations.  Guided by his passion for movement exploration through yoga, rock climbing, hiking, surfing and Capoeira, Yarrow continues to be inspired by the abilities of the body and mind to reconnect in order to find focus, balance and clarity through nature and motion.  Yarrow, along with his wife Angela, created The Coast Ridge as a place for the rediscovery of healthier life choices, reconnection to nature, and care-taking for the self. We must truly know our bodies and our surroundings in order to care for them.

ANGELA

Co-FOUNDER