MAYA
​Clarissa Mayanā  Lisboa

Sacred Shakti's Founder
I’m Maya. For over 30 years, I’ve supported clients on their journey toward greater balance, vitality, and purpose—drawing from the timeless wisdom of Yoga, Ayurveda, and holistic healing modalities.

My Journey
My spiritual path began as a teenager in Brazil, where dance first opened the door to a deeper experience of the inherent intelligence of body and spirit.
A powerful experience during a movement workshop led me to the practice of Yoga—and eventually to California, where I met Baba Hari Dass, a silent monk and yogi whose guidance has shaped the lives of many spiritual seekers, myself included.

Living the Teachings
For many years, I lived and served at Mount Madonna, a yoga and retreat center in the redwoods of Northern California.
There, I immersed myself in community living, self-study, and the teachings of Ayurveda and Classical Ashtanga Yoga of Patanjali as taught by Baba Hari Dass.
With the support of an extended spiritual family, I consider myself a lifelong student of these two sister sciences from Ancient India. Together, Yoga and Ayurveda continuously guide my path, as I strive to support others in our shared human evolution.

My Work
As an Ayurvedic practitioner, I specialize in Pancha Karma—an Ayurvedic detox and rejuvenation system that supports the human body and mind on all levels.
Whether you come to me for:
  • Ayurvedic wellness support
  • Detox guidance
  • Bodywork
  • Yoga
  • A personalized holistic consultation
... my intention is to hold space for you with deep care, humility, and respect for the sacred in each one of us.

A Holistic ApproachI strive to blend:
  • Professional training
  • Practical experience
  • Intuition
  • And the ever-evolving wisdom received through motherhood, community life, and continued spiritual practice

A Grateful Offering
It is a blessing to be able to give back to this great unfolding—offering what I can to those seeking support on their own path of healing, growth, and transformation.

Thank you for your interest and presence here 
​I look forward to the possibility of walking alongside you on your path of healing and self-discovery.
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Training & Certifications
  • Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner – National Ayurvedic Medical Association (NAMA)
  • 500-hour Certified Yoga Teacher – Classical Ashtanga Yoga, Mount Madonna Institute
  • Certified Massage Practitioner – California Massage Therapy Council (CAMTC)
  • Specialized Training in Pancha Karma (Vedic detox & rejuvenation):
    • Dr. Vasant Lad
    • Dr. Sarita Shrestha
    • Dr. Suhas Kshirsagar
    • Dr. Manisha Kshirsagar
    • Dr. Hari Pallathery

Academic Education
  • MBA in Sustainable Business – Maharishi International University
    • Consciousness-based education with a foundation in Transcendental Meditation
  • BA in Latin American and Latino Studies – University of California, Santa Cruz
    • Minor in Indigenous Studies
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Ayurveda makes sense.
​It's profoundly simple.
Maya's experience and wisdom adds excellence to her work, together with her love, compassion and healing touch.

​~ Dr. Sarita Shrestha ~
Receiving Maya'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 ~


​PANCHA KARMA SERVICES ALSO AVAILABLE
WITH TWO AYURVEDIC PROFESSIONALS

CALIFORNIA, NEW MEXICO & HAWAII 

Meet Myrica​

Myrica Morningstar brings a radiant presence to life which emanates contagious joy. She is deeply committed to living in love, harmony, beauty and bliss. Myrica found yoga at the age of 16, which transformed her life and expanded her worldview profoundly. She has been studying, practicing and teaching Ayurveda since 1994. Her understanding and practice of Ayurveda has continually evolved to include broader and deeper perspectives of life. 
Myrica’s focus and passion has been facilitating Panchakarma Retreats for individuals and couples in the beautiful Hawaiian Islands. And now taking this offering to a spectacular Hot Spring Retreat in the Gila Wilderness in New Mexico as well. 
Myrica has authored the book HEALING & TRANSFORMATION THROUGH THE ART & PRACTICE OF PANCHAKARMA which is a detailed guide through a home panchakarma. 
The book touches on the different layers of healing: physical, mental, emotional and spiritual, offering practical wisdom and guidance for practices to take your home panchakarma deeper. Panchakarma is Ayurveda’s most profound and effective purification practice allowing beautiful transformations in a remarkably short time. It is a book cherished by those who have found it.
She is the creator of KITCHARI QUEEN, Ayurvedic Superfood Meals, which are sold through stores, Yoga Studios, Retreat Centers and delivered directly to your door all over the country. 
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She is a teacher, healer, author, an entrepreneur, herbalist, gardener and whole food artisan who loves to create beauty in the world through every simple act. Myrica is an ordained minister in the SHES network (International Assembly of Spiritual Healers and Earth Stewards). Her ministry is deep Love, gratitude and the simple joy of living in harmony with nature.

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