ABOUT SACRED SHAKTI



Let Go, let God
Living the Nature's Way

Clarissa Mayanā  Lisboa (aka Maya)

Sacred Shakti's Founder
Clarissa'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 Himalayas .
Immersing herself in the sacred teachings of Classical Ashtanga Yoga and Ayurveda as taught by Baba Hari Dass, Clarissa 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, she 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, Clarissa 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. In addition, Clarissa 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 dedicated to the practice of Transcendental Meditation as an institution.
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Clarissa's professional experience is grounded in a lifelong dedication to holistic self-care that aims to foster equilibrium in body, mind, and spirit through the reciprocal relationship with nature. With over two decades of experience, Clarissa blends practical wisdom, intuitive insight, and a profound reverence for all that is sacred in life. Grounded in a life long dedication to spirituality, Clarissa strives to guide herself and her clients towards greater health and fulfillment with love and compassion.

Ayurveda makes sense!
​It's simple, yet powerful.
Clarissa's experience and wisdom adds excellence to her work, together with her love, compassion and healing touch.

​~ Dr. Sarita Shrestha ~
Receiving Clarissa's healing intention through her restorative touch is truly a special blessing.  As I receive from Mayanā, I increasingly connect with a beautiful spiritual space as my physical stresses are transformed into inner body equanimity. Mayanā's intuition and knowledge are exceptional.

~ L. Hodge ~

OUR MISSION

To empower women on their wellness journey by providing holistic solutions, expert guidance, and a supportive community that nurtures the mind, body, and soul.​

OUR VISSION

To create a world where every woman feels strong, confident, and balanced—embracing a sacred lifestyle of wellness, self-care, and empowerment.

RETURN TO BALANCE

​​​Amplify your body's innate ability to return to homeostasis.

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