About this Retreat
Mayanā Clarissa Lisboa (aka Maya)
Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner
Certified Yoga Teacher
Maya's journey as a Yoga & Ayurvedic practitioner began at the age of 16 guided by her passion for dance and catalyzed by a transformative spiritual experience during a movement workshop in her home country, Brazil. This initiation led her to California, where she met Baba Hari Dass, a beloved silent monk and master yogi from the Himalaya .
Immersing herself in the sacred teachings of Classical Ashtanga Yoga and Ayurveda as taught by Baba Hari Dass, Maya spent the majority of her adult life within Mount Madonna, a Yoga community & Retreat Center nestled in the redwood forest of the Santa Cruz mountains. Within a community of spiritual seekers, Maya served in various roles, including director of choreography for a K-12 performing arts program, dance and yoga teacher, wellness center manager, massage therapist, vegetarian chef and permaculture designer—all the while nurturing her role as a devoted mother and grandmother.
Formally trained in the sciences of Yoga and Ayurveda at Mount Madonna Institute, Maya is a Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner by NAMA, a 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher, and a Certified Massage Practitioner by CAMTC - California Massage Therapy Council. She specializes in the art and science of Pancha Karma after apprenticing with Dr. Suhas and Dr. Manish Kshirsagar, Dr. Sarita Shrestha and Susan & Jeff Turner. Maya holds a BA in Latin American and Latino Studies with a minor in Indigenous Studies from UCSC and a MBA in Sustainable Business from Maharishi International University, a consciousness-based university and dedicated to the practice of Transcendental Meditation.
Maya's professional experience is grounded in a lifelong dedication to holistic self-care that aims to foster equilibrium in body, mind, and spirit through a reciprocal relationship with nature. With over two decades of experience, Maya blends practical wisdom, intuitive insight, and a profound reverence for the sacred in her work, guiding both herself and her clients towards greater health and fulfillment with love and compassion.
Details of this retreat
RETURN TO BALANCE with SACRED PANCHA KARMA
SEASONAL INDIVIDUALIZED DETOXIFICATION & REJUVENATION RETREAT IN THE COMFORT OF YOUR HOME.
In Sanskrit, pancha means five, and karma means action. Pancha Karma is a process of body-mind detoxification that utilizes five primary cleansing methods. The process removes accumulated water and fat soluble toxins from the GI tract, refreshes the mind and body and re-kindles digestion.
Pancha Karma is highly recommended at the turn of the seasons, in Spring & Fall, for balancing you unique body-mind constitution. Pancha Karma can profoundly support other healing modalities.
Experience deep transformation in a 3 to 7 day journey of Ayurvedic therapies designed to enhance the body's intelligence to heal and rejuvenate itself.
EACH DAY MAY INCLUDES ONE OF THE FOLLOWING:
Daily Health Intake
Cleansing & Detoxifying
Abhyanga Warm Oil Massage
Complementary Ayurvedic Therapies* (see below)
Aromatherapy
Sacred Vedic Chants
2 Wholesome Ayurvedic Meals
After Pancha Karma Protocol
Pancha Karma relies on use of 5 primary cleansing methods together with additional *Complementary Ayurvedic Therapies that are chosen based on your unique body-mind constitution and health needs as assessed by an
Ayurvedic Consultation.
*Complementary Ayurvedic Therapies are designed to enhance the effectiveness of the detoxification and rejuvenation process.
These therapies support the body's natural healing mechanisms and promote overall well-being.
They may include one or more of the following:
Abhyanga (ayurvedic oil massage)
A full-body massage using warm herbal oils to promote relaxation, improve circulation, and prepare the body for panchakarma therapies.
Nasya
(oil drops in nasal passages)
Gentle application of medicated oils through the nasal passages. This therapy is used to clear the sinuses, improve mental clarity, and treat conditions related to the head and neck, such as sinusitis, migraines, and chronic headaches. Nasya helps to remove accumulated toxins from the head region and enhances the function of the senses.
Swedana
(steam therapy)
Inducing sweating through herbal steam to open up the channels, release toxins, and prepare the body for deeper cleansing.
Shirodhara
(continuous warm flow of oil on the forehead)
A continuous stream of warm oil poured onto the forehead to calm the mind, alleviate stress, and balance the nervous system.
Udvartana
(herbal scrub massage)
A therapeutic massage using herbal powders to exfoliate the skin, enhance circulation, and reduce excess kapha dosha.
Netra tarpana
(eye rejuvenation)
Creating a reservoir of medicated ghee around the eyes to improve vision, alleviate eye strain, and promote eye health.
Kati Basti
(lower back oil bath)
A treatment involving a warm herbal oil bath for the lower back area, useful for relieving lower back pain and muscular tension.
Greeva basti
(neck and upper back oil bath)
Similar to kati basti, this therapy focuses on the neck and upper back region to relieve tension and pain in those areas.
Mukha abhyanga
(face massage)
A facial massage using herbal oils or creams to nourish the skin, stimulate circulation, and enhance the complexion.
Karna purna
(ear therapy)
Application of medicated oil into the ears to promote ear health, balance vata dosha, and alleviate issues related to the ears.
Basti
(Medicated Enema Therapy)
Basti is considered one of the most important therapies in Panchakarma. It involves the administration of medicated oils or herbal decoctions into the rectum. There are two main types of Basti: Anuvasana (oil enema) and Niruha (decoction enema). This therapy is highly effective for detoxifying the colon, balancing Vata dosha, and treating conditions such as arthritis, constipation, and neurological disorders.
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