Yoga & Somatic Therapy near Lagos and Sagres
My name is Caroline, but you can call me Cara. I am a 500H RYT Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher, based in Budens, Portugal (between Lagos and Sagres). I am also a Somatic & Embodiment Therapist, which is a body approach to psychotherapy.
As Cara Shanti, my mission is to help individuals reconnect with themselves through the integration of Somatic Yoga, Tantric teachings, and Embodiment practices.
Whether you are seeking a transformative yoga practice, emotional healing through somatic therapy, or a communal experience through grouped yoga classes or women’s circles, I am here to support and guide you on your journey.
Let’s connect and explore how we can work together
Her approach is more somatic and therapeutic 🩵
Her class overall felt like meditation and exactly what I needed . 🌻
With her experience and understanding of embodiment therapy she kindly suggested we included cacao in the practice to help me find realignment following a bereavement.
Through a combination of meditation, movement and education about various points within my body, she helped me find a really beautiful feeling of release in just one session.
Not only does she make you feel safe to let go, she helps to give you the tools and guidance to continue making yourself feel more whole again. Thank you, Cara! ♥️
I love her classes and I highly recommend her 🫶🏻✨
500H RYT Yoga Teacher
l am an advanced yoga teacher, certified by the Yoga Alliance, which is the most trusted yoga certification around the world.
Somatic & Embodiment Therapy
I am a certified somatic practioner, a body-based therapy that emphasizes the profound connection between the mind and body.
Traditional Tantra Specialist
I studied the science of Traditional Tantra (Not Neo-Tantra) and the Chakras, according to the Shivoham Tantric Lineage.
“Yoga is a journey of the self, through the self, to the self”
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The Bhagavad Gita
About my Yoga Practice
“Yoga is a profound school of self-discovery” – Cara Shanti
I discovered the profound beauty of yoga during my travels in Thailand and became a teacher in its birthplace, India, where I delved deeply into this spiritual practice. My time there allowed me to connect with the essence of yoga and Tantra, learning from its roots and embracing its transformative power.
While my teaching is primarily based on Hatha Yoga, I can also offer instruction in Yin and Vinyasa.
Through my practice, I aim to share this authentic experience, guiding others on their own journeys of self-discovery and inner peace.
About my Somatic Therapy
“The body keeps the score. Healing begins when we acknowledge the messages it sends.” — Bessel van der Kolk
Through practices such as somatic yoga, therapeutic dance, and embodiment therapy, I can help you address emotional and psychological challenges, guiding you towards a renewed and harmonious relationship with your body.
While my approach complements traditional clinical therapy by integrating the body, it is not a replacement but rather an enhancement to your overall therapeutic journey.
Together, we’ll work to rekindle a positive and nurturing bond with your body, fostering a sense of wholeness and well-being.
About My Women’s Circles
“In every woman, there is a wild and free spirit that we call the “wild woman”. Embrace her, honor her, and let her guide you.” – Cara Shanti
Welcome to a sacred space where women gather to reconnect with themselves and each other.
My Women’s Circle is a nurturing sanctuary rooted in ancient traditions and the power of sisterhood. Here, we share, support, and celebrate our essence as sacred women.
I regularly offer women’s circles in Puerto Escondido, or you can also contact me to organize private women’s circles for friends or special occasions such as birthdays or hen parties.
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