Amanda Harkness

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Amanda Harkness a spirited nomad hailing from Northville Michigan has traversed the globe in pursuit of fulfillment only to find it in the depths of her own being through the practice of mindful movement Her transformative journey from corporate climber to yoga teacher and community builder is a testament to the power of self-discovery and the profound impact of mindfulness on ones life After a whirlwind career spanning Michigan Ohio North Carolina Texas London England and Colorado Amanda found herself settling in sunny San Diego California Despite her outward success in the corporate and startup worlds she felt a gnawing sense of emptiness and disconnection from her true self Each promotion and geographic move seemed to perpetuate a cycle of achievement without fulfillment leaving Amanda feeling adrift and lacking purpose It was during her extensive travels inspired by her grandfathers tales of adventure as a Navy pilot that Amanda began to glimpse the possibility of a different way of living Exploring new cultures and connecting with people from all walks of life awakened a deep sense of joy and curiosity within her igniting a passion for making a positive difference in the world The turning point came during a pivotal job interview when Amanda was asked a simple yet profound question: "What do you want to do?" In that moment she realized that her true calling lay not in climbing the corporate ladder but in making a meaningful impact on the lives of others With this revelation Amanda embarked on a journey of self-exploration and personal growth guided by her love for yoga and mindful movement Introduced to yoga during her university years in Michigan Amanda found solace and sanctuary on the mat especially during times of upheaval and uncertainty A chance encounter with a transformative yoga teacher reignited her passion for the practice setting her on a path of self-discovery and healing In late facing a series of challenges and setbacks Amanda made the decision to pursue her yoga teacher certification at reUnify in Ocean Beach unaware of the profound inner journey that awaited her Through the practice of yoga and mindful movement she began to peel back the layers of conditioning and suppression that had accumulated over years of striving and seeking external validation "Its an incredible thing when you realize how far off from your true self you became by going through life doing the things we think we should be doing to get results we think we want" reflects Amanda With newfound clarity and self-awareness she approached life with a sense of lightness and laughter embracing each moment as an opportunity for growth and transformation Inspired by her own journey of self-discovery Amanda founded MVMT - Mindful Movement a vibrant community dedicated to cultivating mindfulness in everyday life Through yoga-based practices and supportive community engagement MVMT empowers individuals to break free from societal and self-imposed limitations finding liberation and joy in the present moment As Amanda embarks on this new chapter she is filled with gratitude and excitement for the opportunity to build a global community of like-minded souls committed to living with intention and presence "Each moment is perfect" she reminds us "and the ways in which we move through them is what creates our own experience" With MVMT Amanda hopes to inspire others to embrace mindfulness find their inner light and move through life with grace and freedom.