ABOUT THE FOUNDER - brandy rametta

Heart & Soul Yoga began in the backyard of visionary Brandy Rametta, offering serene views of Whittier Hills. Over the past 5 years, it has blossomed into a vibrant community, now proudly opening its first brick-and-mortar studio in historic Uptown Whittier. With mental health advocacy at the heart of her teachings, Brandy transforms yoga into a powerful journey for enhancing mental health and emotional intelligence.

Driven by a heartfelt commitment to helping others, Brandy uses yoga as a therapeutic tool. As a certified yoga instructor and a qualified practitioner in Meridian Yoga Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, she blends her educational expertise with personal life experiences to provide exceptional support to her clients. Join Brandy on this transformative path and discover the profound benefits of yoga for your well-being.

At Heart & Soul Yoga, Brandy cultivates a vibrant community by inviting inspiring speakers and wellness practitioners, fostering motivation, connection, and healing. She is passionate about raising awareness in communities, corporations, and organizations, promoting yoga as a universal remedy for healing, mindfulness, and peaceful living. Her mission is to empower individuals to discover self-healing through the integration of mind, body, and soul. To help with this, Brandy has created "The Work-IN Workshop," a transformative program designed to empower individuals to take proactive steps in managing stress, regulating emotions, and fostering self-development. This workshop equips participants with practical tools and strategies to enhance their well-being, promoting a healthier and more balanced life. This program also addresses managing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, and other emotional challenges. By offering targeted strategies and support, each workshop, event and class empowers participants to navigate difficulties, fostering resilience and promoting overall mental wellness. Her advocacy for mental health and holistic practices to be implemented in school and work places, is relentless.

Brandy’s vision includes continuing her reach to underserved populations, such as veterans, the homeless, children, individuals with disabilities or emotional disorders, senior citizens, LGBTQ group, healers, caretakers, and teachers.  She has had the privilege of sharing her expertise on generational wellness and mental health at esteemed organizations like Activision, The Lions Club, CU SoCal, Whittier Union High School District, Lululemon and more!

Her advocacy for mental health has garnered recognition from the Los Angeles Mental Health Department, California Mental Health Services Authority, and The City of Whittier.

Brandy's Education Includes:

• Journalism Graduate, Cal State University Northridge
• 200-hour RYT, School of Soul Ascension Healing Arts
• 500-Hour Yoga Alliance RYT, Science of Self

Join Brandy on this transformative journey and experience the healing power of yoga!

Owner of Heart & Soul Yoga

Founder of The Local Wellness Foundation a Nonprofit Organization