Join us for two hours of pure bliss! Partner Yoga Massage is a creative synthesis of yoga and body work that produces deep relaxation in the receiver.
This workshop is for couples, friends or any two people over the age of 18 who want to learn the basics of giving and receiving a grounding massage that leaves the receiver completely rested and rejuvenated. It is two hours long to allow enough time for both of you to give and receive a very thorough yoga massage from each other while the teacher guides you each step of the way.
The skills gained from this partner yoga massage class will eventually become part of your routine for de-stressing yourself or your partner (or anyone else) when you need tangible support to decompress. This gift is truly transformational and will provide you both the longevity of a gift that keeps on giving!
What to Wear: Wear loose-fitting or stretchy clothes that will allow free movement. Long pants and long sleeves are recommended to avoid pinching the skin and for general comfort. There will be a lot of physical contact that happens most easily without direct skin contact. Wear no jewelry, watches or other items that might scratch you or your partner. Avoid perfumes and other strong scents. Come clean, with clean clothes, hands and feet.
Dates & Time:
Feb 15, 2020, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM at Spira Power Yoga West Seattle
Apr 18, 2020, 12:00 PM – 2:30 PM at Spira Power Yoga Issaquah
Cost: $40
Annual and monthly autopay members receive 10% off
Pricing is per person NOT per couple.
About the instructor: 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, Shari Friedrichsen and Rod Stryker. In 2017, Carina was initiated in the Sri Vidya Tantra tradition in India by Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, Ph.D., spiritual head of the Himalayan Institute (HI) and successor of Swami Rama of the Himalayas. She now retreats to HI three times a year to meditate and study with Panditji. She also continues to be inspired by the teachings of Shari Friedrichsen and Rod Stryker as well as Sandra Anderson, all teachers in the Sri Vidya lineage.
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 Pranassage practitioner certified by the Nosara Yoga Institute in Costa Rica, and a Prenatal Yoga teacher certified by the Seattle Holistic Center. Carina owned and managed Terra Yoga in Issaquah from 2003 to 2013. She has since shifted her focus to training & mentoring other teachers, as well as sharing her passion for yoga with a more global community. In addition to her yoga expertise, Carina is also a Reiki Master and Holographic Sound Healer. Carina’s passion for teaching is evident in her interdisciplinary classes. She creates a supportive, nurturing space that encourages students to practice being in the present moment with what is, cultivating a state of compassionate awareness toward self and others. Her classes are instructional, insightful, and suitable for people of all levels and abilities