The Hamsa hand is a universal sign of protection, power and strength. It brings its owner happiness, luck, health and good fortune. The word “Hamsa” literally means “five,” representing the fingers of the right hand. For Hindus and Buddhists, it symbolizes chakras, energy flow in the body, the five senses and the mudras that affect them.
Each finger connects to an element and chakra: Thumb- Fire element, solar plexus chakra. Forefinger- Air element, heart chakra. Middle Finger- Ethereal elements, throat chakra. Ring Finger- Earth element, root chakra. Pinky Finger- Water element, sacral chakra.
Hand Facing Down or Varada Mudra: When the Hamsa hand faces down, it opens you up to all of the abundance and goodness of the universe, welcoming them into your life.
Classes taught: Flow, Yoga Fit, Gentle Yoga, Prenatal Yoga, Beginners Yoga, Meditation
Carly has lived an active lifestyle from an early age as sports held her center focus. It wasn’t until after her college years that she discovered her own draw to the practice of yoga, which is what ultimately lead her to her current path as an instructor. With over 15 years of personal experience practicing yoga and attending workshops/training sessions; she has developed a philosophy that we are all students of life working towards a common goal to achieve optimal living.
Yoga has become more than just a practice for Carly, which is reflected in her teaching. You can trust you’ll be led in a direction that will open and strengthen the body safely. Her underlying drive as a teacher and student is to elevate all aspects of life; Mind, Body and Health.
Classes Taught: Stretch + Unwind, Yin + Meditate, Mindfulness Series
Carey completed her 200-YTT in 2007. She has since completed training in Ashtanga, Hatha, Yin, LoveYourBrain, Prenatal and Trauma-Sensitive yoga. Her passion is for weaving mindfulness and meditation into her yoga classes and leads several meditation series at the studio.
Carey is one of the instructors for Hamsa’s Yoga Teacher Training series. She is also the proud owner of Drop Anchor Yoga & Meditation, providing yoga and meditation to individuals recovering from acquired brain injuries and trauma.
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