ABOUT
After hiking over 1,400 miles on the Appalachian Trail in 2014 I was inspired to live boldly. I quit my job, moved to Asheville, NC, started a business, and traveled a lot.
And then one day, I lost it all and depression took over. My colorful, comfortable life suddenly turned dark and painful. I started studying the healing arts intensely in 2017. At first I had one goal in mind: to heal. I was in search for happiness, purpose and belonging.
I finally found everything I was looking for through nature, writing, and spiritual healing modalities such as yoga and shamanism.
Now I enjoy helping others on the same soul-seeking path by creating classes that inspire curiosity, courage and self trust.
It all starts within in.
Education and Certifications
200 hr Yoga Teacher Training certificate (2020) from Vira Bhava Yoga, a tantric school that prides itself on being an “industry disputer”.
Certified in 160 hours of study and practice in Integrative Healing Arts including, Flower Essence Therapy and Ayurvedic Practices, Shanti School of Energy Healing,2018.
Level II Usui Reiki certificate and attunement from Daisey Marquis, 2018
Completed an Astrology mentorship with Asheville based Astrologer, Virginia Rosenberg, 2019.
Graduated from Carson Newman College with a degree in Business, 21011.
Completed 1,400+ miles on the Appalachian Trail, 2014
*Currently enrolled in Authentic Movements 200 hr Vinyasa-Hatha based teacher training.
OFFICIAL BIO
Amber Adams grew up in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains, where she developed a deep love for nature and hiking at an early age. At the age of twenty six, she backpacked over 1,400 miles of the Appalachian Trail from Maine to Virginia with her family. Inspiring others to connect with the natural world became the heart of Amber’s work. She has developed successful nature-themed product lines, created a lifestyle brand centered around adventure and has hosted community events for other outdoor lovers. In 2022, Amber released her first book, “Discovering the Appalachian Trail: A Guide to the Trail’s Greatest Hikes,” co-written with her husband. From 2014 to 2019 Amber owned and operated a successful candle company which still exists today.
Prior to hiking the Appalachian Trail and starting her own business, Amber worked as a Marketing Generalist at SmartBank in Tennessee, as well as a Retail Guide at Nantahala Outdoor Center and Merchandiser at Diamond Brand Outdoors.
Amber received her Level II Usui Reiki certificate from Daisey Marquis’ Shanti School of Energy Healing and is certified in 160 hours of study and practice in Integrative Healing Arts including, Flower Essence Therapy and Ayurvedic Practices. Amber has studied the ancient art and science of Astrology with local Astrologer, Virginia Rosenberg. She graduated from Vira Bhava Yoga in 2020 with a 200 hr YTT certificate and is currently enrolled in Authentic Movement’s Hatha-Vinyasa 200 hr YTT program.
Amber lives in an old log cabin nestled deep in the woods of Southern Appalachia with her partner, Joshua Niven and their son, River, and daughter, Indie Oaks.
