Native of Portugal, Manel grew up near the ocean with a deep love of surfing and being in the flow of life. At 18, he moved to San Diego, CA where he initiated his training in both yoga and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu with fierce dedication. Manel lives life with full expression, intensity, and commitment to Self and others. Through the teachings of yoga and martial arts, Manel shares his love for life and helps people embrace their authenticity. Manel has studied with many teacheares such as Michael Fukumura, Sianna Sherman, Jonh Friend, Jason Nemer as a certified Acro Yoga teacher, and many other along the way in diffrente styles and methods. Manel is also Brazilian Jiu Jitsu graduate under Sergio Vita, Icon Jiu Jitsu team, Portugal. He teaches with clarity, grounded inspiration and intelligent sequencing that opens the creative flow.