About Us

We believe that all of Life is about expansion, expansion of understanding oneself and life, expansion of self-love, expansion of trust and friendship, expansion of joy, ease and peace. The exquisite beauty and the profound silence of nature provide the ideal backdrop for the soaring of heart, mind and spirit. Meet friends of similar vibrancy, enjoy the international feeling and the coming together as one multifaceted family. Our approach to wellness, healing, peace, and joy is holistic and simple. Monte Vista's wholeness in design, philosophy, and operation allows all of us to live our potential for Fun, Joy, and Magic. We are glad that you can share your time with us

With love, 

 Andy, Jackie & Kian

ANDY

Andy was born and raised in Venezuela.  Being a seeker since a very young age he has always had a strong interest in two things, traveling and understanding the meaning of life. Andy is the founding director of Yoga Life Mexico and Yoga Life Samui and currently the Program Director at Monte Vista.

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JACKIE

Jackie was born in the USA and spent much of her younger years traveling and living all over the Caribbean.  Spending time studding yogic philosophy and Ayurveda in India, she returned to Mexico and co-founded Yoga Life Isla Mujeres.  Jackie is now the Program Director at Monte Vista. 

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NORMAN

Norman was born and raised in the US, was a seeker since childhood. Growing up, he spent much time with his Cherokee Indian grandmother learning ancient wisdom from his heritage and developing his innate psychic and clairvoyant abilities.  Please note that Norman is no longer living in Thailand but is conducting his LTC program at Monte Vista in April 2013.

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MOHINI

Mohini was born and raised in Germany, got her MA in Literature and Linguistics and started her professional life teaching at a university in France.  Unsatisfied by the content of a university carrier and following another of her many talents she entered the corporate world and opened her own business. Please note that Mohini is no longer living in Thailand.

BURKHARD

Burkhard studied Psychology & Alternative Education at the Free University of Berlin, and dedicates himself to the unification of Eastern & Western Philosophies. The integration of Spirituality & Science is a focus of his personal practice & academic research.

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KIRSTEN

Kirsten studied architecture & art history in Berlin. She founded a development aid organization, and travelled extensively in Asia & Latin America. She started her dedicated Yoga practice in 2001 in a Sivananda Ashram in India. 

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DONNIE