About Kinship Yoga Retreats
Kinship Yoga Retreats was founded by Angelena Sweet and Kaytee Hernandez, two kindred spirits brought together by their shared passion for yoga, mindful travel, and the power of community.
Their journey began in Austin, where they first met as yoga teachers. They instantly connected over their deep love for exploring the world and embracing the rich diversity of cultures and landscapes that make our planet so unique.
Angelena and Kaytee believe yoga is more than just a physical practice; it’s a way to nurture the body, mind, and soul. They are committed to creating inclusive, heart-centered spaces where each student is encouraged to grow at their own pace, express themselves fully, and deepen their practice in a way that feels authentic and aligned with where they are in life.
With Kinship Yoga Retreats, they set out to offer something more—a sanctuary where students can not only explore their inner landscape through yoga but also immerse themselves in the beauty, culture, and connection of the world around them.
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Angelena (She/her) is an adaptive yoga teacher, teacher trainer, and international retreat leader. Yoga has been a constant in her life since she was a teenager, practicing Iyengar with her dad, and has offered her the resources to navigate through life's challenging moments. In 2012, Angelena did her first teacher training in power and vinyasa --falling in love with the strength, structure, and challenge of these practices. Then, while pursuing her 300 hour training in 2015, she discovered the wonderful offerings of the gentler practices of yin, restorative, chair yoga, prenatal, and postnatal. Since then Angelena's practice and classes have transformed to focus more on the subtle body, slowing down, and moving from a space of awareness and stability.
Today, Angelena's classes adapt the varied practices she has learned in order to service her students' specific needs. She offers tools and yogic practices to hold space for yourself, listen to the needs of your body, and stay present.
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Kaytee Hernandez (she/her) is a Latinx Yoga Therapist and Teacher with a deep passion for holistic health and natural healing. With an M.S. in Integrative Medicine and Maharishi Ayurveda from Maharishi International University, Kaytee mixes ancient Ayurvedic wisdom with modern magic to craft one-of-a-kind, feel-good Yoga experiences. She's also a bit of a kitchen witch, whipping up healing brews and tasty potions with herbs, spices, and a pinch of love.
For nearly a decade, Kaytee has been sharing her approachable, non-judgmental teaching style with students in Austin, Texas. Her classes blend movement, breath work, meditation, and sound healing, all aimed at helping you tap into your own inner healer. Beyond her public classes, Kaytee offers Yoga Therapy, Ayurvedic Consultations, and leads international retreats through her business, KInship Yoga Retreats.
She specializes in Yoga Therapy for Mental Health, Addiction Recovery, and Trauma Healing for Children and Adults. She takes a trauma informed approach, working with clients to cultivate trust within the therapeutic relationship over time.Having personally experienced powerful healing through Yoga and Ayurveda, Kaytee is passionate about sharing these transformative practices with others. She believes wellness should be practical, accessible, and, above all, fun!
When she's not teaching or working with clients, you'll find her working at Dragonfly Gardens with her husband, concocting herbal delights, or hanging out with her adorable long-haired doxie, Finn.
