AndoAngela, also known as Ando encourages students to step into their own power and take their practice to next level. Her classes are demanding and upbeat with playful and innovative movements. Whether your practice calls for modification, channeling your inner bad ass, or simply trying a new exercise, her classes will leave you feeling energized and refreshed.
Angela is a former New England Patriot's Cheerleader, 2006-2009. During her three years with the team, Angela was able to travel to Arizona and perform during Super Bowl XLII. She was also chosen for Operation Seasons Greetings 2007 with the United States Air Force Reserve and traveled to Iraq, Turkey, Germany and England to perform for the U.S. troops. During the summer of the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Angela was chosen among five other ladies to travel to China to promote the NFL and train aspiring dancers for the Opening Ceremonies. As a huge advocate for living a balanced lifestyle, she became inspired to share her knowledge of spirituality and combine it to the fitness realm. In 2009, using her fitness knowledge and yoga inspired background, the Mind Body Barre® and the Reiki Healing Cool Down® techniques were born. |
Certifications + LicensuresB.S., Psychology
Bridgewater State University 200hr RYT AFAA Group Fitness Instructor |
Three words that best describe me: Hardworking, Hustler, Kind
Three things you'd find in my bag: Tic-Tacs, Lip Balm with SPF, beat-up unprofessional looking business cards (ooops)
I'm most proud of: My daughter, Clara
One tip I'd share with someone who wants to create a life of wishes fulfilled: I would tell them to be honest and pure with their intentions always, to always "check" yourself and ask what is the real reason I am doing this? Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in our own ego, but I find my most challenging times are what keeps me humble in my approach.
If I wrote a children’s book the moral of the story would be: Be there for others, but never leave yourself behind.
In ten years I'll be... Working on another business venture and redecorating every corner of my living spaces
My best kept health secret: That your spirit and emotions are the number one thing that affects the body; Be honest with yourself about the root of physical problems. Also, play-time is just as important as hard work.
How I deal with what no longer serves me: I indeed find this the most difficult question to answer and I am learning everyday how to let things go and how residual dormant energy can affect the body. I remind myself to find space to breathe, meditate and release-even if that means a small moment gazing at the sky, trees etc. Getting out into nature always reminds me how small my human body is, yet how largely connected my soul is.
The music you'll hear if you take my class: I love mostly all genres of music but you mostly hear me play pop music, hip-hop, with a little bit of EDM & Dubstep. I love you Justin Bieber.
The funniest thing that has ever happened to me: One time I taught a LIVE online class at 6am. As soon as class was over I decided I was really tired and would go back to bed; I took my pants off to slide back into my jammies only to realize my webcam was still LIVE. Anyone who was still logged in got a show that morning--oops!
The number one thing on my bucket list: Write & Publish a book.
Three things you'd find in my bag: Tic-Tacs, Lip Balm with SPF, beat-up unprofessional looking business cards (ooops)
I'm most proud of: My daughter, Clara
One tip I'd share with someone who wants to create a life of wishes fulfilled: I would tell them to be honest and pure with their intentions always, to always "check" yourself and ask what is the real reason I am doing this? Sometimes it is easy to get caught up in our own ego, but I find my most challenging times are what keeps me humble in my approach.
If I wrote a children’s book the moral of the story would be: Be there for others, but never leave yourself behind.
In ten years I'll be... Working on another business venture and redecorating every corner of my living spaces
My best kept health secret: That your spirit and emotions are the number one thing that affects the body; Be honest with yourself about the root of physical problems. Also, play-time is just as important as hard work.
How I deal with what no longer serves me: I indeed find this the most difficult question to answer and I am learning everyday how to let things go and how residual dormant energy can affect the body. I remind myself to find space to breathe, meditate and release-even if that means a small moment gazing at the sky, trees etc. Getting out into nature always reminds me how small my human body is, yet how largely connected my soul is.
The music you'll hear if you take my class: I love mostly all genres of music but you mostly hear me play pop music, hip-hop, with a little bit of EDM & Dubstep. I love you Justin Bieber.
The funniest thing that has ever happened to me: One time I taught a LIVE online class at 6am. As soon as class was over I decided I was really tired and would go back to bed; I took my pants off to slide back into my jammies only to realize my webcam was still LIVE. Anyone who was still logged in got a show that morning--oops!
The number one thing on my bucket list: Write & Publish a book.
