Diego Wallraff

Background:

As a Colombian/German hybrid, Diego moves fluidly between the Performing Arts and the Healing Arts. 

When not on stage or on a TV/film-set he dedicates his time to helping fellow humans overcome all kinds of challenges...

His work (with private clients and in workshops) guides people into the field of personal growth and healthy relationships and supports healing from injuries and sexual trauma.

He applies his skills as a master bodyworker and sex & relationship coach - he holds certifications in various modalities: Sexological Bodywork, Shiatsu, yoga, breathwork, tantra and intimacy coaching.

A former musician Diego learned how to apply sound for healing from his teachers Gongmaster Don Conreaux and Suren Shresta from Nepal.

He uses Tibetan & Crystal Bowls, PAISTE Planetary gongs and other vibrational instruments to facilitate sound journeys to help clear the energetic system, create deep relaxation and a sense of well-being.

Why I practice meditation:

For me meditation is such an effective tool for creating a happy life - I would even go as far as saying ecstatic!

It helps me create space between me and what's happening around me - giving me an opportunity to be less reactive and more of a witness (to what's happening) and then choose my responses.

Also, it helps me clear "mind-clutter" and press the "reset button" of my human operating system - thereby activating the built-in self-healing potential of the body when things are off.

Why I teach meditation:

To pass on the profound teachings I have received in the field of personal growth & healing and to help fellow humans live a happy life to their fullest potential.

For me sound healing and breath is pure medicine!

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Chris Plourde

Background:

Chris Plourde, an Elite Performance Coach, has worked with top athletes, Fortune 500 companies, celebrities, high level executives, busy moms and dads, and even military Special Ops personnel. While the needs of all of these types of people may vary, the core concept is the same: The way you approach one thing in life is the way you approach everything in life. Allowing our true instincts to shine by connecting deeply with ourselves is essential for happiness, serenity and success. Come join Chris as he explores this internal journey with you and discover how to overcome obstacles, manifest opportunity and access your fullest potential.

Classes/privates taught at Unplug:

  • Meditation and Breathwork

Why I practice meditation:

To be able to connect to a deeper, wiser, authentic part of myself.

Why I teach meditation:

To empower others to get in touch with their deeper selves and intuition so they can live their best lives.

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Aimee Bello

Background:

My practice in the teaching and healing arts began in Chicago as an English teacher and then as a school and community counselor. After moving to Los Angeles in 2010, I expanded my experiences by becoming a yoga instructor, reiki teacher, healer and intuitive guide.

CLASSES/PRIVATES TAUGHT AT UNPLUG:

  • Crystal Healing

  • Past Life Regression Meditations

  • Breathwork

  • Mantra and Guided Meditations

  • Reiki

Why I practice meditation:

To maintain grace in the ungraceful moments of life.

Why I teach meditation:

To master something is to teach it. Also to share with others a way of living that has helped me come through life in ways beyond my expectations. We are limitless!

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Ali Owens

Background:

Ali Owens has been leading yoga and meditation classes, workshops and trainings for over 10 years.  She has worked with several companies in Los Angeles to bring mindfulness into the work place.  As an avid traveler, she regularly hosts retreats to international destinations, allowing students to dive deeper into their practice while being immersed into a new environment.  Ali's meditation journey began as an undergraduate at UCLA and continued into her career in corporate marketing and sponsorship sales.  She discovered the chakras along the way and never looked back.  She had found a way to heal herself on an energetic level while removing blocks that were inhibiting her from living the life of her dreams, full of happiness and health.  Through extensive study in yoga, meditation, mindfulness, ayurveda, breath work, and aromatherapy, Ali learned how to heal herself and support others on their path towards optimal wellness.  She is now on a mission to bring these life-changing practices to the world. 

Classes/privates taught at Unplug:

  • Unplug the Chakras

  • Unplug 30

  • Mantra Meditation

    Chakra Meditations

Why I practice meditation:

To bring me into the present moment so I can lead my life from a place of love, joy, presence and purpose.

Why I teach meditation:

To share these teachings with the world and guide others on their path towards healing and peace.


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Amy Budden

Background:

Amy worked as a Hollywood film editor for 10 years until a personal "life quake" hit in the form of a health issue and so she began meditating to heal.  A few years later she expanded her practice to include hypnotherapy, biofeedback, Reiki, NLP and EFT .  A skeptic seeking “proof" she learned scientifically validated and neuroscience based techniques. Now,  as a certified Hypnotherapist, Amy uses that imagery in her classes and private sessions. She also creates custom recorded therapeutic meditation with sound frequencies. When you learn to relax and change associations by using guided imagery, healing is activated, pain is diminished, habits change and well- being is hardwired.

Classes/privates taught at Unplug:

  • Unplug Imagine

  • Tapping

  • Breathwork

  • Hypnosis

  • Guided imagery

Why I practice meditation:

For me, meditation has changed my outlook on life. I just feel better, I'm a better mom, I am more fun, I am lighter and it just makes everything better.

Why I teach meditation:

It is amazing to witness people transform when they learn to meditate. They just light up! That is what it looks like.  Week after week! I get to see them physically brighten, feel better, smile more and report amazing and positive changes in their lives. 

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Andrew Clark

Background:

Andrew Clark merges the ancient wisdom of sound healing with modern crystalline instruments and his natural ability to heal and make music. His restorative sessions relax and renew as you are lifted into a stream of sound waves that flows through the body and soothes the mind for an experience that is truly beyond words. Andrew holds certifications in Yoga, Structural Integration bodywork and Reiki energy healing. In 2011 Andrew founded the first vibration healing studio of its kind at 1111 Vibe in Miami Beach, where the art of Structural Enlightenment™ evolved to integrate the healing potential of sound and light into current practices of bodywork, movement and medicine.

Classes/privates taught at Unplug:

  • Unplug Vibration

  • Structural Enlightenment™/ Privates

  • Crystal Sound Bath

Why I practice meditation:

Meditation has a built in hook- it feels better than anything else! I eat, drink and sleep everyday… My practice is like that, essential to a happy mind.

Why I teach meditation:

I’ve been lucky to have brilliant teachers, friends and family guide and give to me… it makes all the difference to share.

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Angela Whittaker

Background:

Angela has been a meditation teacher for nearly 20 years. She studied meditation with Deepak Chopra and became one of his certified instructors. Angela used to have a meditation center in Nashville called House of Bliss and traveled around the country performing at Deepak’s seminars, selling CD’s (music and spoken word poetry), and living the life of a Spiritual gypsy for a few years. Angela is also a professional Voice Over Artist and has voiced countless campaigns for companies worldwide. She now creates personalized meditation recordings in her home studio for those wanting a customized meditation experience. She is currently participating in a groundbreaking study at Cedars Sinai, teaching meditation to individuals showing early signs of cognitive decline.

Classes/privates taught at Unplug:

  • Mantra Meditation

  • Personalized Meditation Recordings

  • Guided Visualizations

Why I practice meditation:

It's the glue that keeps my life together. I don't know how I ever got by without it.

Why I teach meditation:

Mediation changed my life and I feel it's the greatest gift anyone can give themselves. I love sharing it with people so they can experience all the amazing benefits.

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Aruna Shields

Background:

Aruna Shields (CHP, CMT) is a life coach, therapist and former Bollywood Star. Her private practice helps individuals and businesses become happy and successful. Aruna is certified in Mindfulness techniques developed at Oxford University and is qualified in Psychotherapy and Hypnosis. British with Indian heritage she achieved critical acclaim as a lead actress in Bollywood and Europe becoming the fastest rising star on Google India (2010). Aruna then followed a strong urge to change direction and help others. Aruna bridges the gap between the East and the West; a descendant of Sage Mandavya she comes from an ancient lineage of Vedic teachers who pass down timeless knowledge. Aruna’s daily meditation practice is Transcendental Meditation (TM) and advanced techniques. 

Connect with Classes/privates taught at Unplug:

  • Mindfulness

  • Hypnotherapy

  • Life Coaching

Why I practice meditation:

It’s essential for me to excel at my work as a life coach and therapist. When I meditate I connect to a field of pure consciousness and absorb stillness; the stillness stays with me during the day, enabling me to remain calm and intuit what will transform clients. 

Once we establish in an effortless daily meditation practice - life is bliss. We have a powerful tool that can help us reach our true potential. My daily practice allows me to think clearly, have more energy, be non-judgmental and accomplish anything with ease. 

Why I teach mindfulness:

I love watching people develop and giving them tools so they can relax and feel less stressed; I also point people in the right direction so that life becomes joyful and fun. People tell me I have a gift and a great voice for guiding people into calm.

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Unplug Meditation

12401 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 101 Los Angeles, CA 90025

(310) 826-8899

info@unplug.com