Andrés González, MSW (he/they/él) is a queer, two-spirit Mestizo with primarily Yaqui, Mexican, Spanish, & Scottish ancestries. He’s also a transracial adoptee, connected to a lineage of indigenous adoptees separated from family, land, & culture by way of the U.S. child welfare system. Andrés’ lived experience integrating these many worlds has informed his path as a curandero, dharma teacher, and healing-justice practitioner. Trained in harm reduction as a psychotherapist, he holds a masters degree in social work. He is also a graduate of East Bay Meditation Center’s two-year Spiritual Teacher & Leadership Training and the 2023-2024 Berkeley Center for the Science of Psychedelics’ certification program in psychedelic facilitation. Andrés resides on Yokuts’ land (aka Bakersfield, CA) and lovingly traverses life with his adored service dog, Junior.
Events with Andrés González
Loving Nature and Finding JoyOctober 18 - 22, 2025
This in-person retreat is open to both beginning and experienced practitioners. This four night retreat will deepen our connection to loving awareness for ourselves and for the earth. Each day will include time to meditate in nature, immersing ourselves in the natural beauty of the mountains to cultivate an embodied mindfulness that engages all of senses. Whether during meditations, listening to the wind in the trees, or gazing at the night sky, we will open to all the joy the earth offers. As we spend time in nature, we align with our deepest beauty, nourishing ourselves which supports bringing greater…