During this hands-on workshop with Carrie Johnson, you will gain insight into the purpose of Mala Beads and learn how to incorporate them into your meditation practice as well as tips for using Malas to relieve anxiety and/or to focus your intent during your yoga practice.

Carrie will begin the workshop with a brief history of Mala Beads and discuss their purpose and structure variations. You will then design and create your very own 108-bead, hand-knotted Mala necklace. After the malas have been constructed, Carrie will guide you through a mantra-based meditation using your new beads.

Price includes a design consultation prior to the event, all materials including quality gemstones, healthy catered nourishing brunch and snacks, an afternoon yoga practice, and loads of fun!

Cost: $108 per person*, limit 12 participants.
*Early Bird Pricing ends Dec 31st. Cost is $128 starting Jan 1st.

Date & Time: March 2nd, 2019, from 10:00-17:00 PST.

Venue: SpiritBear Studio.

About the instructor:  Carrie Johnson

Carrie Johnson is an international blogger + explorer, mala designer and yoga teacher. Known for her thoughtful exploration of mindfulness, culture and physicality Carrie, for over 10 years, had a successful career in biology and she co-authored six peer-reviewed scientific publications. Now, Carrie infuses her yoga classes with sound, scientific principles as well as experimentation in each yoga sequence she creates for her students.