She revealed herself to me on the subway….the last place I thought I would find a mermaid.

Chelsea “Winking Mermaid” Brand, E-RYT 500 is a Wellness Coach, international yoga teacher, retreat leader, and Reiki Master with a playful passion for helping others find balance, vitality, and joy. Certified through the Institute for Functional Medicine and Yoga Alliance (YACEP), Chelsea has been teaching yoga since 2010, guiding students through classes, workshops, teacher trainings, and retreats across the globe.

With a background in Human & Consumer Science and Business from Ohio University, Chelsea once thrived as a retail buyer before yoga awakened her to a new path. Since then, she has immersed herself in Prana Flow® and Therapeutic Vinyasa, Ayurveda, essential oils, meditation, and functional medicine—integrating these modalities into a holistic approach to wellness.

Now based in sunny Florida, Chelsea shares her love of yoga, meditation, and energy healing with a community she adores. Her mantra, Play Everyday, is at the heart of her Winking Mermaid brand, bringing together a brave space for play and compassion to coexist.  When effort and grace collide, beauty is born.  Life.  Live it.  Love it...

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