Carmen Ana Hernandez Esquijarosa
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I am a Berlin- and Florida-based designer, content creator, and yoga teacher blending mindful living with sustainable practice. My work spans ethnographic fieldwork, environmental research, and digital storytelling, with a focus on community empowerment and climate justice.\n\nI’m passionate about weaving creative design, education, and wellness into accessible experiences—from launching and managing a yoga studio to conducting fieldwork with indigenous communities and marine conservation initiatives. I enjoy collaborating across disciplines to translate complex ideas into engaging, meaningful outcomes.
Experience Level
Language
English
Fluent
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Work Experience
Field Researcher & Crew Member at Paul Watson Foundation – Aboard RV John Paul DeJoria
May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Conducted ethnographic fieldwork for graduate thesis while embedded as a crew member aboard a marine conservation vessel. Participated in direct action training, daily operations, and data collection through participant observation and informal interviews, exploring the social dynamics and ethical frameworks of environmental activism in practice.
Yoga Teacher at Dharma Studios Berlin
January 1, 2024 - PresentOffering classes rooted in mindful movement, breath awareness, and alignment. My approach blends traditional yogic principles with contemporary techniques, aiming to create inclusive and grounding spaces for both beginners and experienced practitioners. Teaching at Dharma’s Kreuzberg and Neukölln locations, I engage a diverse community through thoughtful, accessible, and embodied practice.
Environmental Researcher at EasySustainability
September 1, 2022 - February 28, 2023Remote internship/volunteer work within a team of young professionals, graduates and PhDs, contributing to sustainability projects, webinars, pro-bono consulting, and Erasmus+ training courses.
Panelist/Community Leader/Community Participant at Qb
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Participated in a Climate Justice Listening Tour to inform Verizon's Climate Justice Strategy, bringing under-represented voices to guide local climate solutions.
Yoga Teacher at State of Yoga
June 1, 2020 - January 31, 2021Facilitated guided yoga sessions for diverse age groups in person and virtually.
Corporate Yoga Instructor at Ched-Med
March 1, 2020 - June 30, 2020Provided virtual sessions during the first months of Covid-19 for Chen Med employees, introducing yoga and its benefits in a pandemic context.
Yoga Teacher at Lightrail Yoga
April 1, 2018 - September 30, 2019Taught varying styles of yoga on a weekly basis.
Yoga Teacher at Soho Beach House
April 1, 2018 - May 31, 2019Adapted open level Vinyasa for travelers and club members.
Chair Yoga Teacher at El Encanto Medical Center
March 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018Modified gentle yoga approaches while seated to accommodate seniors and those with disabilities.
Yoga Teacher at Forest Pilates
January 1, 2014 - July 31, 2014Facilitated open level Hatha yoga classes, ensuring proper atmosphere and instruction.
Yoga Teacher at Dharma Studio
February 1, 2014 - July 31, 2020Yoga teaching combined with philosophy, breathing, and synchronized sequences; managed social media accounts for the studio.
Yoga Instructor at Balance Body Box
January 1, 2015 - February 29, 2016Integrated Yoga with fitness approaches, combining classical yoga techniques and Pilates.
Yoga Teacher at Dharma Studio Community Class at Peacock Park
October 1, 2014 - December 31, 2017Developed and led stretching, warm-up, and breathing routines in a public open space for large groups.
Environmental Researcher (Remote Internship/Volunteer) at EasySustainability
September 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023Collaborated with a team of young professionals on sustainability projects, webinars, and pro-bono consulting; contributed to Erasmus+ training courses.
Panelist/ Community Leader/Community Participant at Qb
July 1, 2022 - December 1, 2022Participated in a Climate Justice Listening Tour to inform Verizon's Climate Justice Strategy; amplified under-represented voices in local climate solutions.
Corporate Yoga Instructor at Ched -Med
March 1, 2020 - June 1, 2020Provided virtual sessions during the early Covid-19 period for employees; introduced yoga fundamentals and mindfulness.
Hatha Yoga Teacher at Forest Pilates
January 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014Led traditional Hatha yoga sessions; created a calm, focused studio environment.
Yoga Teacher / Social Media Manager at Dharma Yoga Studio
February 1, 2014 - July 1, 2020Taught yoga and managed social media channels; combined philosophy, breathing, and movement with online engagement.
Founder at Carmen Ana Yoga LLC
June 1, 2016 - PresentEntrepreneurial leadership of a yoga-focused business, including class offerings, events, and community building.
Founder at Daa-nā Yoga
April 1, 2016 - May 1, 2017Established and led a yoga initiative focused on community practice and wellness.
Yoga Teacher / Social Media Manager at Dharma Yoga Studio
February 1, 2014 - July 1, 2020Provided instruction and coordinated social media presence to grow community engagement.
Education
MA. Social Design and Sustainable Innovation at SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
October 1, 2023 - August 31, 2025Graduate Researcher – Ethnographic Fieldwork at Paul Watson Foundation / Aboard RV John Paul DeJoria
May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Blended Intensive Programme (Erasmus+) – GREEN DEAL COLLIDER: Sustainable Futures at GREEN DEAL COLLIDER
May 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025Study Program at TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, Estonia
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025BA. Sustainability and the Environment at Florida International University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2021AA. Mass Communication/Journalism at Miami Dade College
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026Ethnographic/Anthropology studies in the Amazonian rainforest with Quechua indigenous community at Independent Study
February 1, 2019 - March 31, 2019Kriya Yoga/Vedanta Studies/Meditation at Parmath Nikethan Ashram, Rishikesh, India
March 1, 2016 - April 30, 2016Yoga Siromani - Teacher of Yoga at Grupo Geda, Pinar del Rio - Cuba
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008MA in Social Design and Sustainable Innovation at SRH Berlin University of Applied Sciences
October 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025Blended Intensive Programme (Erasmus+) – GREEN DEAL COLLIDER: Sustainable Futures at Paul Watson Foundation | Aboard RV John Paul DeJoria
May 1, 2025 - June 1, 2025Exchange/Study Program at TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology
January 1, 2025 - January 21, 2026BA in Sustainability and the Environment at Florida International University
January 11, 2030 - December 1, 2021Ethnographic/Anthropology field studies at Amazonian rainforest of Ecuador with Quechua indigenous community
February 1, 2019 - March 1, 2019Yoga Siromani - Teacher of Yoga at Grupo Geda, Pinar del Rio - Cuba
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008AA in Mass Communication/Journalism at Miami Dade College
January 11, 2030 - January 21, 2026National Society of Leadership and Success – Member at National Society of Leadership and Success
November 1, 2021 - January 21, 2026Kriya Yoga/Vedanta Studies/Meditation at Parmath Nikethan Ashram, Rishikesh, India
March 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016Qualifications
Yoga Teacher (Yoga Siromani)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Yoga Teacher Training – Grupo Geda
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Conservation Internship
August 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021National Society of Leadership and Success Member
November 1, 2021 - January 21, 2026National Society of Leadership and Success Member
November 1, 2021 - January 21, 2026Yoga Teacher Certification (Yoga Siromani)
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2008Yoga/Vedanta Studies
March 1, 2016 - April 1, 2016Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Healthcare, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
Experience Level
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