Meet Amanda,
Hello!
Hi, I’m Amanda Gloria Valdes (she/her).
For over 14 years, I’ve been devoted to creating spaces where people can reconnect—to themselves, their communities, and what matters most. Through yoga, meditation, education, and birth work, I support individuals through life’s many transitions with compassion, curiosity, and care.
My Path
I am a 500+ Hour E-RYT, YACEP Yoga Educator, Full-Spectrum Doula, and wellness leader whose work spans local studios, universities, digital wellness platforms, professional development programs, teacher trainings, retreats, and community-centered initiatives. My passion lies in creating experiences that make wellness, movement, and mindfulness more accessible, whether I'm teaching a weekly class, developing curriculum, mentoring wellness professionals, or facilitating large-scale community activations.
As a featured content creator and talent for Melissa Wood Health, my classes reach a global audience through digital wellness programming focused on yoga, meditation, movement, and perinatal wellness. I currently serve as faculty with New York University's Global Spiritual Life Department and have spent over a decade designing educational programs, teacher trainings, and continuing education opportunities for wellness professionals. Most recently, I developed a professional training on Perinatal Movement for the Caribbean Women's Health Association, supporting birth workers in expanding their knowledge of movement during pregnancy and postpartum. I have also contributed to continuing education initiatives for Peloton and previously served as Teacher Training Director for Y7 Studio, where I mentored and supported hundreds of yoga teachers.
My work has been featured through partnerships with Bryant Park Yoga, where I have served as a featured instructor for the iconic outdoor summer series, as well as organizations and brands including Lululemon, Mama Glow, Oribe, Dagne Dover , Nuna, Boobie, Anima Mundi, Sakara Life, Nike, Novo, and more. One of my most meaningful community collaborations was partnering with Nuna, Nordstrom, and Brooklyn Flow to create a free prenatal and parent-and-me yoga experience for New York families, bringing movement, connection, and wellness resources directly into community spaces.
Whether teaching in a neighborhood studio, a university classroom, a digital platform, or a retreat setting, my mission remains the same: to create spaces that foster connection, education, empowerment, and wellbeing. You can currently practice with me through public classes at Asana Soul Practice, YO BK, Rise Room, Vera Yoga, Heal Haus, PALOGA, and through offerings with AV STUDIOS.