Private
Yoga Therapy sessions
I
deeply enjoy creating individually tailored, private sessions that will
infuse your practice with new insight and can assist you through wellness
transitions. Private instruction varies from an hour to 1.5 hours in
length depending on the client's needs and always includes a consultation/
intake prior to the session which can be done by phone or in person.
To schedule a private session, please send your inquiry, including preferred
times, to garudayogini@yahoo.com
or by phone at (831) 728-8064.
Life
transitions and wellness counselling
It is
an honor to be a witness and assist in the unfoldment of your spiritual
journey! Wildcrafted from life experience, I carry a sacred basket of
empathetic, compassionate listening dedicated to honoring your unfoldment
into the work of discovering your personal higher Truths. Utilizing
pranayama (breathing techniques) and meditation, a session begins by
anchoring to the deep Self. Various modalities in talk therapy, somatic
awareness, therapeutic Yoga and Reiki may craft our session as you wish.
Many years of professional experience in crisis intervention and facilitating
healing space and ritual for individuals and groups guide the work.
I am also extremely happy to help you to find a wholistic network of
healers from the wonderfully abundant pod of acupuncturists, ayurvedic
and nutrition consultants, massage and bodyworkers who are available
in the local community. Sessions are by appointment in Santa Cruz or Los
Gatos.
Tarot
and Astrological Mandalas
Tarot
Insights
The Tarot
is an archaic pictorial system of divination and self-discovery that
is thought to have its roots in ancient Egypt and India. Consisting
of 78 cards, the Tarot represents 22 Major Arcana or larger archetypal
spiritual influences, as well as four suits of Minor Arcana and Court
cards, which correspond to the elemental and psychological influences
that shape a person's development in various areas and stages of life.
A tarot reading is a co-created experience guided by your subjective
interpretation of the images from the cards, the ever-revealing spontaneous
Presence of what the moment brings, and Phoenix's guidance stemming
from traditional interpretations given by several systems she has studied,
which include the Qabalistic Tarot of the Hermetic tradition, and Herbal
and planetary designations in Tarot. Phoenix has been professionally
giving Tarot consultations for the last 4 years and her clients include
a broad range of persons and experiences from individuals, retreat events,
and high school graduations! Her intention is to demystify and shed
light on the unconditional compassionate guidance available at any moment
to us through genuflection on these potent and beautiful images. A session's
length is determined by your participation and needs but requires a
minimum of 1 hour for a full layout.
Astrology
Charts
A birth
chart reading is considered so essential by many cultures of the world
that one is drawn immediately upon the birth of a child, often assisting
in the determination of the name reflecting the essence of that person
for their earth walk. Your astrology mandala is a unique reflection
of the sacred geometry of the Planets assisting your personal development
and evolution. The Planets' alignment through the zodiac, their situation
in the various houses, elemental correspondences and interrelationships
are an indication of the influence of one's samskaras --soul impressions
from past activity, or traits--upon self-esteem, self-expression, relationships
with others, and one's contribution to the world. Drawing upon my extensive
education in Western astrology, cross-cultural sacred mythology, numerology
and exploring the synergistic influence of world spiritual wisdom traditions
from antiquity to present, a natal chart can be a continual source for
reflection and self-knowledge throughout one's life, and can be cast
for progressed dates and solar return (progressed for birthday years)
as well. The session is recorded for your future perusal and generally
takes 1.5 to 2 hours.
Astrological
Tarot Mandala
The astrological
tarot Mandala is the most comprehensive look at your life experiences
arising from the natal chart, through which the appropriate tarot associations
are made to each Planet, zodiacal sign, decanate or degree showing overlighting
spiritual influences situated in the chart, ruling Court (King, Queen,
Knight and Page) cards expressing that quality in the personality development,
and Minor Arcana cards reflecting life issues. This elaborate process
is given with attention to the overall visual display of the cards in
the chart and how the traditional aspects between planets dance with
each other to color one's life. Reading time for the entire chart is
6 hours split into three 2-hour sessions.
Reiki
"Reiki"
is the transmission of life-force energy to the various chakras and
key points of the body. The interpenetration of body, mind, and Soul
are addressed as a constantly unfolding reflection of personal and environmental
shifts in evolving Consciousness. Reiki was "inherited" as
a technique for healing and integration by Dr. Mikao Usui of Japan in
the late 1800's as a response to his quest for knowledge about the laying-on-of-hands
form of healing; eventually leading him to the Himalayas where he received
these symbols. Through the visualization and drawing of symbols on the
hands and over the recipient's body, the Reiki therapist facilitates
the space for you to recieve what is needed for yourself for wholeness.
It is the safe, non-invasive light-touch method of acknowledging the
dimensions of emotional and mental well-being on the physical body that
make Reiki so effective in relaxing and promoting the body's natural
wisdom to heal itself.
Dance performance
Modern Yoga dance emerges as the body's ecstatic understanding of a sequential flow of asanas unfolding from blissful connection with sound and breath. This
exciting new art form is taking off all over the world as the global
embrace of the practice of Yoga blesses humanity with greater freedom
in form and shakes us out of bodily slumber. I have been performing original Yoga dance choreographies for years and have a
constantly evolving repetoire that includes pieces influenced by Middle
Eastern and north African dance as well as movements inherent to the Yoga tradition. I
am available to bring this inspiration to events such as weddings, parties, and concerts. I have also studied and performed bellydance and firedance and have performed these art forms for over ten years. For more information or to book a performance, please contact me, and you may also enjoy visiting the links page to see the sites of other local troupes
and artists!
Ceremonies / Rites of Passage
I have enjoyed co-creating sacred space for over fifteen years for various reasons. Knowledge of the importance of ceremony for life transitions and for the simple enjoyment of marking Time, as well as in times of need, has driven my quest to make myself available to be in community circles and to spend time alone in ceremony by the witness of the Moon and of the Sun. My teachers are many and diverse, and I gratefully acknowledge their influence.
I have over recent years spontaneously come to greatly enjoy facilitating the Blessingway for mothers-to-be; I have officiated at weddings, and I have had the honor of being trusted to be in prayer with those who are passing over and with their families. I am licensed to perform weddings by the Universal Life Church. I enjoy co-facilitating women's circles, no reason is too small or too large for we women to gather to share and learn from each other! My intention is also to connect you with someone who can help you with your spiritual needs if I cannot, so please contact me if you would like a referral.
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