Other Services

 

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.

 

Yoga Dance performance

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. I have been performing Yoga Dance for two years and have a constantly evolving repetoire that includes pieces influenced by Middle Eastern dance as well as movements inherent to the Yoga tradition. I and a retinue of other talented Santa Cruz Yogis and Yoginis currently embracing this dance style are available to perform at events, benefits, weddings, parties, and concerts. For more information please contact Phoenix or visit the links page to see the sites of other local troupes and artists.

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