Yoga, Cacao & Somatic Therapy in Puerto Escondido
Guiding you toward greater self-awareness through the wisdom of the body.
My name is Caroline, but you can call me Cara. I am a 500H RYT Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga Teacher, based in Puerto Escondido, Mexico. I am also a psychology student and 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
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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 Therapy & Psychology
I am a certified somatic therapist and a psychology student, which allows me to offer a profound mind-body approach.
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”
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 Cacao Ceremonies
It’s in Mexico that I got introduced to ceremonial cacao. My first experience was truly magical. I was deeply moved by the energy of this ancient medicine and by the way it gently opened the heart. I could not have imagined then how powerful this sacred plant could be.
It was only a couple of years ago that I felt called to bring cacao into my therapeutic work, as a beautiful tool to support emotional release, connection, and inner exploration. Through its gentle presence, cacao creates a space where the heart can soften and where emotions can naturally flow.
After attending and learning from many ceremonies, I felt the inspiration to create my own cacao ceremonies, blending this ancestral tradition with my own approach to holding safe, nurturing spaces for healing and connection.
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Insights & Guidance
What are the main benefits of yoga?
Yoga is one of the most complete practices and can be lived as a lifestyle. Its benefits touch every aspect of life: the body grows stronger, more flexible, and balanced; the mind finds clarity, emotional stability, and restful sleep; and our connection with ourselves, others, and the environment deepens. Ultimately, yoga guides us toward a lasting sense of harmony and inner peace.
What does somatic mean?
The word somatic comes from the Greek soma, meaning “body.” In therapy or healing practices, somatic refers to approaches that focus on the body, its sensations, movements, and memory, as a way to understand and release emotions, stress, or trauma. Instead of only working with the mind and thoughts, somatic methods recognize the body as an intelligent guide in the healing process.
What is somatic therapy?
Somatic therapy is a body-centered approach to therapy. It works with the idea that the body holds memories, emotions, and past traumas that the mind may have buried in the subconscious. Through gentle movement, breath, and awareness, we explore these stored experiences and allow the body to guide the process of release and integration.
What is the exact meaning of embodiment?
Embodiment, in its exact meaning, is the exploration of emotions through the body. It is a type of somatic practice that uses posture, movement, and awareness to understand how emotions and states of being are expressed physically. By consciously inhabiting these patterns, we can better understand ourselves, explore and release past traumas, and cultivate new ways of feeling and relating to life.
What is Tantra yoga?
Tantra Yoga is a path of yoga that emphasizes the energetic and spiritual dimensions of practice. It works with the body’s subtle energy centers, known as chakras, to awaken vitality, expand awareness, and cultivate a deeper connection between body, mind, and spirit.