(908) 839-3817 | Jersey Shore
About Louisa Rodriguez
Durga Mayi Ma
LMT, CPT, RMT, RH, E-RYT- 500, YACEP
A New Jersey Shore native, devoted wife, mother of three girls and founder of Karmalife Holistic Wellness. Louisa is a Yogini, Intuitive Bodyworker, Reiki Master teacher, Yoni Hydro-therapist, Registered herbalist and Ayurveda Lifestyle and Nutrition practitioner and Chef with emphasis on feminine form Ayurveda and spiritual tantra. She has been studying and teaching in the health and wellness field for over 15 years, with emphasis on guiding women into becoming active forces in their own healing. She is the lead teacher and creator of the RYS Certified, Empower Yoga Teacher program and also offers Wombyn Ayurveda Certification, Yoga Wheel and Reiki continuing education programs through Yoga Alliance and International association of Reiki professionals.
Louisa has had the privilege of studying with teachers Swamini Shraddhananda Saraswati of Kula Kamala Ashram, Katie Silcox of Shakti School, Mary Thompson CAS Ayurvedacharya and Dr. Zhalen Boyd. Rooted in empowering and inspiring students to awaken to their own inner teacher. Louisa offers workshops and self-care retreats such as "Blissful Sisters Retreats ", Ayurveda cooking classes and Sister Goddess Circles which is a monthly gathering offered by donation.
She also enjoys teaching children and adolescents yoga, mindfulness techniques and breathing exercises through Ocean County partnership for children, in New Jersey.
Louisa specializes in numerous massage modalities and intuitive energy work as well as skillfully guiding her students in well-educated practical knowledge. She is passionate about working with medicinal herbs and helping individuals experience radical self-love transformations.
She leads with a compassionate heart and uses all she has learned as a gift that addresses the needs of each individual and considers herself to be a lifetime student .
About Maura Fields
Maura’s been teaching the sacred practice of yoga since 2013. Bhakti trained, lover of nature, and teacher of mindful, fluid movements, with an equal measure of effort and ease. Her classes are infused with humor, storytelling and chanting the names of the divine, while creating a safe space for all beings to come and do their personal work. Maura’s teachings are from the depths of her heart and she encourages freedom of expression. Each pose is a journey, a dance and an opportunity to be a creative force in this world. Maura's teachings are based in nature and in accordance to the seasons and how they affect the energetic body.
200 certified hours with Kula Kamala (Swamini Shraddhananda Saraswati)
300 certified hours with Supersoul Yoga (Raghunath Cappo)
We are a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga School and a Continuing educational provider. A quiet, safe and intimate space for learning.
SCHEDULE
Monday 6-9PM
Tuesday (online 6-9PM)
Thursday 6-9PM
One Sunday/Month 11AM - 3PM
*payment plan available- see details below*
Our program emphasizes a whole lifestyle approach to yoga as a practice and offers guidance on how to live this practice on and off the mat. In this 200 hour training program, you will learn the multifaceted approach to yoga theory, both modern and traditional, to deepen your understanding of yoga and its many benefits. Whether your intention is to teach yoga or simply deepen your personal practice, this training program is designed to guide students through a journey of self discovery, from a physical practice to a spiritual path and preventative wellness.
CURRICULUM
The philosophy, mythology and history of Yoga
The ancient language of Sanskrit
Asana sequencing techniques, adjustments, props
Yoga wheel
Types of Yoga including Yin, chair and restorative
Meditation, mindfulness and pranayama
Mantras & Mudras
Yoga as service
Anatomy & physiology of muscles and alignment
The Chakra system ( energy body)
Introduction to Children's Yoga & prenatal
Introduction to Ayurveda
Empower YTT Total Investment: $2900
Early bird pricing: $2700 (If paid in full by 11/15)
$500 Deposit must be received by 11/1 to reserve spot*
PAYMENT PLAN: 4 PAYMENTS
First payment $600 by 12/1
*deposits are non-refundable
Join us for an Meet the Teachers event 10/18 7pm. Email Louisa for details