Andrea Markham

A native Midwesterner turned Washington state transplant, Andrea Markham arrived to Okinawa with her husband and two cats in early 2016 with plans to make every moment on this beautiful island count. She attended her first hot yoga class in 2011 and began teaching in 2012 to offer the hope and healing she experienced to others. With a background in higher education, specifically victim advocacy, Andrea is passionate about helping people discover their strength, both physically and emotionally, as well as recognize and be proud of their unique impact in the world. 

Andrea is currently teaching yoga at Torii Station, and is passionate about both helping beginners to fall in love with yoga, and capturing the attention of an experienced practitioner and inspiring them to new heights. She includes both breath, and alignment cues in classes to maximize the mind body connection, as well as to minimize risk of injury. Her energy and zest for life come through in her teaching style, and she celebrates each breakthrough of her students.