Theory and practice come together in this 2.5-hour workshop.

All levels welcome.

There are seven major chakras arranged along the midline of the body, from the base of the spine to the crown of the head, each corresponding to a different level of consciousness. The chakras are spinning vortices of energy that absorb, transform, and spit out energy, much like a black hole. What comes in is usually different from what goes out. When they are spinning optimally, each chakra vibrates at a specific frequency, and emits pulsating light (not visible to the human eye) that corresponds to a different color in the rainbow spectrum of light.

As centers of consciousness, the chakras function as energetic “filters” for how we perceive reality and interact with the material world. If those filters are not cleaned up from time to time, they accumulate energetic “sludge” which can muddy the waters of perception. Over time, the chakras become sluggish, which prevents them from vibrating at the optimal frequencies. Energetic blocks or imbalances in the chakras may potentially translate into physical, mental, or emotional distress or disease. For this reason — just as we may be compelled to do a thorough house cleaning or a detoxifying body cleanse in the spring time — it is a good idea to do a chakra clearing to get rid of the energetic “dust and cobwebs” that we’ve accumulated during the long winter months. Chakra balancing creates a sense of equilibrium between body and mind. When the chakras are returned to their natural frequencies, inner peace, well-being, and joy will follow.

Cost:

• $35 prepay
• $40 at the day of event

About the Teacher: Carina Terra

E-RYT 500, came to yoga after 11 years of studying dance, particularly ballet. She studied yoga therapy at the University of São Paulo, Brazil, with professor Marcos Rojo Rodrigues, a disciple of Swami Kuvalayananda, the great pioneer of yoga therapy and the scientific study of yoga. She has also studied with renowned teachers Ana Forrest, Shiva Rea, Baron Baptiste, JinSung, Tias Little, Amba & Don Stapleton, Sarah Powers, Edward Clark, Andrey Lappa, Colette Crawford, and Troy Lucero. Currently, her primary teachers are Shari Friedrichsen and Rod Stryker.

Carina is a versatile teacher who has an interdisciplinary approach to teaching yoga. She is trained in many different styles from Vinyasa to Hatha to Yin Yoga to Self-Awakening Therapeutics. Carina is a certified Pranassage practitioner by the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica, and one of only five practitioners in the State of Washington. She is also a certified Prenatal Yoga teacher. Carina owned and managed Terra Yoga in Issaquah for 10 years. She is now focusing her energies on training other teachers, and sharing her passion for yoga with a broader community at select yoga studios in the Seattle area. Carina’s passion for teaching is evident in her interdisciplinary classes. She creates a supportive, nurturing space that encourages students to safely overcome their fears and limitations by practicing mindfulness. Her classes are instructional, insightful, and suitable for people of all levels and abilities.