Meet Arin

about arin

meet arin

Hello! I’m Arin Bryan, your retreat host
and the founder of Awae Wellness Retreats. I'm thrilled you've found us and are checking out Awae.

This page shares a bit about my background and experience.

Stay connected and follow the awae journey on instagram @awaeretreats.
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about arin

my story

I started hosting wellness retreats when I discovered the deep connection between yoga and coaching—two practices that guide us toward self-discovery and transformation. As a certified coach, my journey has been shaped by a willingness to follow joy wherever it led me.
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That path took me from a career in higher education to corporate America—working for Vrbo, Expedia, and other tech companies where I built programs designed to enrich employees’ experiences—all while fueling my passion for travel.

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my story cont.

For years, I lived by a “work hard, play hard” mantra, chasing success and adventure across the globe. These vacation breaks are what taught me the power of stepping away from routine, immersing in new experiences, and reconnecting with myself.
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Now, I create those transformative experiences for others—bringing together travel experiences, coaching, and wellness in thoughtfully curated retreats designed to inspire, restore, and awaken new possibilities.

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qualifications & cv

Yoga Instructor (RYT 200 in Ashtanga & Vinyasa yoga); In-progress with RYT 300 hour training.

Usui Reiki Natural Healing System certification

Ayurvedic Massage certification

Life Coach - Professional Certified Coach (PCC) through iPEC, Associate Certified Coach (ACC) through the International Coaching Federation (ICF), Energy Coach certified to facilitate iPEC’s Energy Leadership™ Index (ELI) Assessment.

8+ years experience leading workshops and events all over the world

Travel industry experience at Expedia and Vrbo

M.A. in Interpersonal Communications from Texas State University + B.S. from the University of Miami