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''Thank YOU Terra for your self- defense courses. All agreed that you are an exceptional teacher and superb role model. Such divine feminine energy in such a clear strong vessel. It will be great Terra to further support your work.'' - Jennifer Freed, AHA, SB.

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''Hello Terra, the feedback from the teens was quite good, several of the girls said they didn't want the class to end when it did. They look forward to coming back .''- M., SB,CA

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Women's Workshops and Private Instruction

An empowering mix of self-defense, qigong, and yoga that teaches specific asanas to improve self-defense strategies and strengths.

In addition, I teach womb awareness classes that focus on feminine considerations of the heart-womb and the 2nd chakra (the area of the womb) involved in creativity, and power, and sexuality. This work is a support for premature menopause, miscarriage, abortion and other transitions.

My teaching style is respectful, warm, and supportive.

New students are always welcome and encouraged with a positive tone that includes lightness and gentle humor. You will not encounter rigid harsh dogma or intimidation in class or in private session. Groups and private lessons, including those for therapeutic or specific needs, reflect this compassionate tone.

Experience

Teaching yoga in private and groups since 1994

Instructor for"

large international conferences

yoga studios

retreat centers

coaching athletes

corporate training

specialty therapeutic workshops

Yoga instructor in Laguna Beach CA, for teens and adults for the city recreation department

Yoga Place studios in Orange County

Presenter and yoga instructor

International Transpersonal Conferences

Brazil

Palm Springs, CA

Esalen Institute, Big Sur California

Omega Center, New York

Hindu Cultural Center, Toronto Canada

CIIS Graduate students (Philosophy, Cosmology, and Consciousness ) California Institute of Integral Studies, San Francisco.

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Chi and Self-defense

I have a great appreciation for the martial arts, I am not a black belt, but my studies have included Kempo Karate, kick-boxing and Kung-Fu. -- My focus as a self-defense instrutor for women and teens is a complete approach that combines empowerment, awareness of boundaries, the power of the voice, and overall improvements in self-esteem. My training in this area includes Wen-Do, plus instructor certification through Defend University and RAD.

Counseling Support and Guidance

I have three decades of experience as a counselor and healing, working with the body and emotions and spirit. Deep tissue and massage, Reichian breath work, Thai Yoga therapy, dance-kinetics, and clinical hypnotherapy too. I am a certified through the White Lotus Institute. I love dance too, playful and expressive, trance inducing, and energy flowing dance. I have enjoyed yoga styles that include Kundalini, Sivananda, Vinyasa, Yin, and therapeutic restorative yoga.

My approach to teaching is accessible to many people, reflected through my interpersonal skills and counseling background, and expressed in the warm ambiance I provide for new and seasoned practitioners alike.

I enjoy teaching a range of forms from a quiet candle-lit meditative form and focus on breath and self-massage as well as the holding each asana with focused attention for deeper meridian stretching -to a more energetic flowing vinyasa style.

A playful energetic and upbeat class with world music, or focus on the chakras/energy centres with intention for healing blockages and freeing energies.

Women and Teen Self-defense & Empowerment

Private Yoga  Instruction for Men and Women

Grounded - Embodied  - Peaceful