Host: DeAnne has a Bachelor’s degree in Biology and Psychology from Bucknell University and a Master’s degree in Applied Physiology from Columbia University Teacher’s College. Over her 30+ year career, she has become a Board-certified Massage Therapist, and a Yoga Alliance 500-hour Yoga Teacher. She is a serial entrepreneur and the Creative Energetic Orchestrator (CEO) of her brand, GAUYAFIT, and the creator of Beyond Aging Gracefully with her signature S.U.R.F.E.R.S. Method. She is a passionate, life-long learner motivated to share what she has learned and help as many people as possible in her lifetime.
DeAnne is on a mission to help as many people (55 - 80 y.o.a.) as she can by providing customized, holistic fitness solutions and redesigned lifestyles so these Midlifers can live full, happy, and healthy lives well into their 80's and beyond. Her classes and trainings blend the latest research in Exercise Science, Nutrition, Mind-Body Medicine, and Neuroscience with the ancient wisdom from Buddhism and Yoga with. She specializes in optimal aging for people over 60.
YOU have choices and DeAnne can help you make the best choices to ensure that you will enjoy living a fit life full of possibilities.You can, "Teach old dogs new tricks", and it is NEVER too late to change. Every moment you have the opportunity to completely redefine yourself, redesign your lifestyle, and live a life full of possibilities and adventures.
Her motto is “Fitness = Freedom.” Her earliest mentors were Jack LaLanne and her mother.
Workshop: Join us for an inspiring and transformative workshop led by DeAnne Guaya, the founder of GAUYAFIT and creator of the Beyond Aging Gracefully program. With over 30 years of experience in holistic fitness and wellness, DeAnne brings a wealth of knowledge and passion to help you redefine aging and embrace a vibrant, healthy lifestyle.
This workshop is designed for individuals aged 55–80 who want to live full, active, and joyful lives well into their 80s and beyond. Using her signature S.U.R.F.E.R.S. Method, DeAnne will guide you through a blend of cutting-edge Exercise Science, Mind-Body Medicine, Nutrition, Neuroscience, and ancient practices like Buddhism and Yoga.
What you’ll learn:
🌿 Practical tools to enhance your physical and mental well-being.
🧠 Simple strategies for maintaining brain health and vitality.
💪 Tailored fitness solutions for every level, helping you stay active and strong.
💡 Ways to redesign your lifestyle and unlock the endless possibilities of optimal aging.
Whether you're looking to embrace new habits, improve your health, or rediscover your zest for life, this workshop will empower you to take control and thrive. Remember, it’s never too late to make a change—every moment is an opportunity to reinvent yourself!