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Carolina's quest for knowledge and self-discovery has been a lifelong pursuit. From diving into the depths of existentialism during her adolescence to exploring the interconnectedness of mind, body, and spirit throughout her journey. Carolina is a breathwork healer and a certified yoga teacher, specialized in somatic movement healing, mindfulness, and spirituality. She studied under the guidance of respected master healers, including David Eliott and Michaela Boehm. Her focus is on providing a secure space for individuals to explore their inner world. After dedicating her career to the field of technology, Carolina experienced burnout and witnessed the rise of mental illness in the modern world, bringing her back to her lifelong spiritual path. This experience was the catalyst for the creation of The ORA Circle, a space where individuals can reconnect with their inner selves, divine light and wisdom.

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Hunter is a certified sexologist and sex & intimacy coach based in the Bay Area dedicated to helping individuals and couples achieve greater pleasure, stronger relationships, and deeper intimacy. With a focus on empowering exploration of true desires and fantasies, Hunter acts as a guide to help folks develop communication skills necessary for articulating their wants and needs while also providing emotional tools to help overcome the shame and fear that prevents us from fully leaning into and enjoying our sexuality.

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Stefania's expertise lies in engineering, but her passions extend far beyond that realm. As a dreamer and maker, she firmly believes that work can be transformed into play if we cultivate a more relaxed attitude. Her focus is on discovering the essence of life by exploring the intersection of inspiration and creation. By embracing a more playful approach, she seeks to unlock new levels of creativity and uncover novel ways of engaging with the world around us. With a passion for turning ideas into reality, she is constantly seeking out opportunities to bring her vision to life, whether through art, design, dance or other forms of expression.

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Cera embodies many roles, all of which are rooted in the same spirit. As a photographer, friend, daughter, student of life, and wife, she is constantly evolving as a multi-faceted individual. At times, she finds herself floating above the earth, lost in the midst of turbulent storms. However, she is guided by her Aries sun and ascendant, which help her emerge with confidence and grace even in the face of adversity. Her chosen family, who cherish her for all her opposing qualities, is a source of strength and support. She considers herself truly blessed to have such a wonderful network of loved ones. Through all of her roles and experiences, she remain grounded in gratitude and a deep appreciation for the joys and challenges of life.

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Nicole Cronin has been a long-time teacher at The Pad Studios on Union St. SF and recently became a co-owner. Nicole began teaching yoga in 2013 after a car accident in which she broke her back and experienced the loss of her beloved fiance. Her classes are fluid, soulful and accessible. She infuses her classes with fierce compassion and loving kindness. She loves sharing the practice of yoga with others as an opportunity to find both our strength and our surrender, courage and compassion.

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Lauren Cohen teaches yoga classes, workshops and trainings throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and leads retreats all over the world. Lauren was a dancer and competitive figure skater for nearly 15 years and first started practicing yoga in college to help manage anxiety. To this day, she credits yoga as the practice that saved her life and is infinitely grateful to have the opportunity to share the practice with others. She completed her first 200 hour training with Marni Task in Cleveland, Ohio and has since completed 1000+ hours with master teachers including Jason Crandell, Tias Little and Janet Stone. Lauren is particularly passionate about sharing yoga as a life practice, one that goes far beyond the mat. She aims to share yoga philosophy in an accessible way and to support students in integrating the teachings into their everyday lives. Her classes are often described as soulful, grounding, inspiring and dynamic.

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With a background in education, ecological systems thinking, and health, Juan Carlos brings a playful and unique perspective to The Ora Circle. His journey began with a passion for sustainability, which led him to the Center for Ecoliteracy in Berkeley, California. There, he collaborated with renowned ecologist Fritjof Capra.

Juan Carlos weaves together his love for the human body, nutrition, mindfulness, and a touch of playfulness. With over 10 years of experience as an acupuncturist, he has skillfully guided numerous individuals on their path to optimal health. Additionally, he brings 5 years of expertise as an associate professor of Chinese medicine from his time at the Academy of Chinese Culture and Health Sciences in Oakland, California.

With a playful spirit and deep commitment, Juan Carlos dedicates himself to helping others on their journey to well-being. He believes in infusing joy and curiosity into the healing process.

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As a yoga teacher and an integrative therapist, Leia is inspired by the connection between psychology, Eastern philosophy, somatic movement modalities, yoga, mindfulness, creativity, and spirituality.

To support our integration, Leia’s classes provide grounding, foundation, grace, and ease by blending Vinyasa, Hatha Yoga, and restorative Satya Yoga. She accompanies her classes with her love of philosophy, poetry, and wisdom of East West psychology.

Deeply touched by this path and its supportive nature of looking inward and living more fully, Leia offers these practices for the health and wellness of all beings.

Leia studied has studied Vinyasa and Hatha Yoga with various San Francisco trainings. She primarily studies with Prajna Yoga in New Mexico. Prajna weaves together the Ancient wisdom of the Buddhadharma and Yogic Philosophy, traditional Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga, modern science, and the studies of somatic movement to support the subtle body. Leia is a graduate of the Integral Counseling Psychology program at the California Institute of Integral Studies which supports an integrative approach toward mental health.