Olivia Mercado
Olivia is a wellness coach. Born and raised in Bolivia, she’s a huge fan of gourmet sandwiches and morning cuddles.
Olivia lived through physical and emotional pain in her early 20’s, which led her to discover the healing powers of Yoga and Meditation.
She is a graphic designer, turned school teacher with a Masters Degree in Education, turned yoga instructor, wellness coach, and entrepreneur.
Her passion in life is helping others to awaken to their truest potential through the practices of Yoga, Meditation and Tantra. Olivia has lived in Bolivia, Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia and journeyed all around – including India, Canada, Brazil, the Caribbean, and extensively around Southeast Asia.
Olivia is a 500-hr certified Yoga Instructor in the styles of Ashtanga, Vinyasa and Universal Yoga. She is a Reiki Master and has also trained in Vipassana Meditation and Tantra.
Special Event (Saturday Evening)
Ecstatic Dance with DJ Crisanto Santa Ana and special guest teacher Levi Banner
Ecstatic Dance empowers people of all shapes, sizes, and backgrounds to freely express themselves; the liberating atmosphere creates a melting pot of acceptance and the fearlessness with which others move gives newbies permission and courage to dance without inhibition.
Join us on Saturday evening, as the sun sets, to dance away all pains and shames, all troubles and worries…opening to life, love, connection, and fun!
This session will be led by Olivia Mercado and Levi Banner, both proponents of the powers of ecstatic dance. DJ Cristanto Santa Ana will be spinning and elevating our spirits in a 90-minute session!
Workshop:
1) Heart Chakra Balancing: Trusting and Opening To Life
This workshop is focused on expanding and balancing the Heart Chakra, known as ANAHATA, meaning “unstruck by sound”.
The heart chakra governs our connection with others and is the seat for unconditional love. Since love is considered to be a healing power, this chakra is also considered the healing center.
When in balance, we feel a deep sense of altruism, love for self and others, forgiveness, compassion, and happiness.
When Anahata is underactive, you may experience:
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Lack of compassion and empathy,
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low self-esteem
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insecurity, jealousy and lack of trust or inability to open to love
When it is overactive, you have feelings of:
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Jealousy
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stinginess
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anger and smothering people with your love,
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controlling or becoming possessive and obsessive,
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selfish love
Harnessing this love energy is extremely powerful. This flow, if done earnestly, is bound to dissolve barriers and open your heart to greater love. Join Olivia in this powerful heart-opening experience!
