Thea Howard

Thea was born and raised in Los Angeles, CA and has been practicing yoga since early childhood, beginning with mommy-and-baby classes and continuing her practice into adulthood. She became a certified yoga teacher in 2020 and has since taught in France, Spain, and California, while hosting yoga and wellness retreats since 2022. Passionate about both yoga and the outdoors, she spent years hiking and backpacking through the mountains of California, which inspired her to create Casa Vāra Retreats that bring together yoga, nature, nourishing food, and community in beautiful locations across Europe. She recently purchased a small farm on a Portuguese island with her partner where she is beginning her journey into farming and permaculture, continuing to deepen her connection with the land and sustainable living.