My Story

I was overweight as a teenager and into early adulthood. I always thought when I lost weight I would be happy. I lost over 80 pounds and still wasn't happy. My greatest transformation was learning to love myself and create happiness from within. Today I appreciate my body for it what it allows me to do; live my dreams! I eat to nourish my body and train all areas of fitness. I take responsibility for my happiness and my health. I see possibility everywhere! I keep learning and challenging myself in new ways. 

I combine tools from positive psychology, behavior change and spirituality with nutrition and fitness to help people create lasting transformations. Fitness and nutrition have to be part of a plan to live our best life, because our bodies allow us to live our dreams. No matter the tool, it is my goal to help people feel joyful and empowered. In my fitness & yoga classes I often make my students smile in challenging poses!

My purpose it to be an example for what is possible and help others live their dreams!

Liana Salas is an life & health coach, fitness trainer, yoga teacher and author. She holds a B.A. in Psychology from Arizona State University and Certificates in Life Coaching and Nutrition for Fitness & Wellness. She is co-author of the book 'Living Your Purpose with Sunny Dawn Johnston & Friends' and '111 Morning Meditations - Create Your Day with Intention'.

Liana has an inspirational life story, including a 80 pound weight loss. Her physical transformation started her own emotional and spiritual transformation. She combines her personal experiences with her diverse education, to help others create amazing transformations in their own lives.

Liana lives in Glendale, Arizona. She is a member of the UNITY of Phoenix Spiritual Center. She enjoys hiking, yoga, traveling, and adventure activities that take to the sky!

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology - Arizona State University

Certificate in Life Coaching - Southwest Institute of Healing Arts

Certificate in Nutrition for Fitness & Wellness - Glendale Community College

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Health Coach - American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Certified Personal Trainer - American Council on Exercise (ACE)

Certified Group Fitness Instructor - American Council on Exercise (ACE)

EXOS Fitness Specialist Certification - EXOS

Yoga Teacher RYT 200 hr - Yoga Alliance

Barre Above Instructor Certification - Barre Above

Certified PiYo Live Instructor - Beachbody Live

Certified Transform Live Instructor - Beachbody Live

Certified Glute Specialist - ISSA

Additional Course Work

TRX - Suspension Training & TRX Yoga Training

Positive Psychology coursework - VIA Institute and the University of Pennsylvania

Fun Facts

• I eat a primarily whole food, plant based diet & I also like an occasional glass of whiskey or french fries.

• My love for PiYo made me want to be a fitness instructor. Within days after trying the DVD's I looked up how to get certified to teach!

• I have been skydiving, parasailing, power paragliding, zip-lining and taken rides in an aerobatic plane, helicopter and hot air balloon!

• I love pandas - the top thing on my bucket list is to hold one in China

• I've been to 42 states - and counting!

• I am a voluntary participant in the National Weight Control Registry which is the largest study of people who have successfully lost weight and kept it off.