Catarina Ahlvik-Garrison

Serves Santa Cruz, CA

35244

Hired 2 times

1 employee

6 years in business

Not yet available

5.0

This pro accepts payments via Cash, PayPal, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Hours

Sun Closed

Mon Closed

Tues Closed

Wed Closed

Thurs 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Fri 6:00 am - 4:00 pm

Sat Closed

Credentials

Background Check

Catarina Ahlvik-Garrison
Completed on 11/17/2023

Introduction

Catarina is a certified yoga teacher and meditation teacher and she has taught 1000+ private yoga and meditation classes.

Q&A

What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?

PRICING FOR 2023-2024 Private 1:1 60 min practice base: $120 60 min practice + travel: $140 Travel within the Santa Cruz/Capitola/Soquel/Aptos area.

What is your typical process for working with a new customer?

During our first session I will ask a few questions to get a sense of your needs and if there are any specific goals you have for your practice. Every time we meet there will also be space for you to express how you are feeling and if there are any wishes that you have for that days practice.

What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?

I am a certified RYT-200 Yoga Instructor and have 1000+ Private Yoga Teaching Hours. I am also trained in the following modalities: 2014 Ananda Meditation Teacher 2016 Mindful Self-Compassion (MSC) 2016 Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) 2020 Mindful Self-Compassion-Teens (MSC-Teens)

How did you get started doing this type of work?

Yoga and meditation have been steady companions since my early teen years. In my mid-twenties I did my first meditation teacher training and started spending more time on retreats. I ultimately moved to an ashram to study and teach yoga and meditation full time. The inner exploration of yoga and meditation brought and continues to bring me ease, space and insight, and I love sharing the beauty of this practice with others!

What types of customers have you worked with?

I have worked with all levels of practitioners, but specifically worked with teens and young adults who have been interested in exploring yoga and meditation to support their mental and emotional health. All you need to do is show up, get yourself on the yoga mat and I’ll guide you through a restorative experience! When working with teens I only do verbal adjustments.

Describe a recent project you are fond of. How long did it take?

For the past two years I have worked almost exclusively with teaching private yoga classes to teens and it’s been beautiful to see them grow in self-confidence and self-compassion over the years of dedicated practices.

What advice would you give a customer looking to hire a provider in your area of work?

If you are curious about how private yoga sessions might support you, you can schedule a 45 min intro practice with me to try it out.

What questions should customers think through before talking to professionals about their project?

Do I have a space that is quiet and without distractions for 60 minutes? What are my health goals and needs? What do I hope to get out of my experience with a private yoga instructor?