CONTEMPORARY WEDDING CEREMONIES
I offer elegant, authentic, spiritual ceremonies for modern couples.After the bridal party processional and opening introduction, you and your guests will be invited to "journey to your hearts" with a beautiful, short meditation which will set the tone for heartfelt community connection as they celebrate your marriage.
I will customize the nature-based ceremony of "The Seven Sacred Directions" representing; The North: place of the physical nourishment, attributes of home, health, prosperity and security in your marriage, The East: communication, new beginnings, and the imaginative aspects of your union, The South: maintaining fire, creativity and passion in your life together, The West: accepting the emotional tides of change, cycles, and flow. Ride the wave of bliss together! Mother Earth Below sustaining and nourishing you with her patience and Father Sky Above watching over you both, who stand in The Center amidst all of creation.
Of course, your vows exchange will personalize the ceremony. And you are welcome to invite family members to contribute and/or select readings you would like to include or would like me to read. I enjoy working with you to honor your family traditions or spirituality.
Wedding Ceremony, Planning, and Rehearsal: Collaboration to customize your ceremony via email and phone calls, Wedding Rehearsal and Wedding Ceremony of the Seven Sacred Directions with Heart Meditation, Organic ylang ylang (the flower of love) misting of wedding couple.
Wedding Package: Wedding Ceremony, Rehearsal and Pre-Wedding Meditation Journey: Customized consultations via email and telephone, and a wedding ceremony. Also includes a 1.25 hour Pre-Wedding Yoga Nidra Meditation Journey before the big day. , Choose to enjoy a relaxing and bonding Yoga Nidra Meditation Journey for only the Bride and Groom or invite up to 8 guests to join you at my San Miguel Home Studio with a fabulous view.
Elopement Ceremony: Consultation via telephone and email to personalize your ceremony. I will provide information about your County Clerk office for how to procure a US Marriage License. Ceremony of the Seven Sacred Directions,Heart Meditation and ylang ylang misting at the San Miguel location of your choice.
Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony: Consultation via telephone and email to personalize your ceremony, and perhaps, include family members offering readings as part of the celebration. Ceremony of the Seven Sacred Directions and Heart Meditation to invite everyone to celebrate love with you.
I am an ordained Marriage Minister and can sign off on your USA marriage license if you provide the paperwork and return it when you return home. Most people choose to be legally married at their local County Court before coming to Mexico for their Wedding Celebration and I will happily provide you with your local information.
Wedding Package: Wedding Ceremony, Rehearsal and Pre-Wedding Meditation Journey: Customized consultations via email and telephone, and a wedding ceremony. Also includes a 1.25 hour Pre-Wedding Yoga Nidra Meditation Journey before the big day. , Choose to enjoy a relaxing and bonding Yoga Nidra Meditation Journey for only the Bride and Groom or invite up to 8 guests to join you at my San Miguel Home Studio with a fabulous view.
Elopement Ceremony: Consultation via telephone and email to personalize your ceremony. I will provide information about your County Clerk office for how to procure a US Marriage License. Ceremony of the Seven Sacred Directions,Heart Meditation and ylang ylang misting at the San Miguel location of your choice.
Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony: Consultation via telephone and email to personalize your ceremony, and perhaps, include family members offering readings as part of the celebration. Ceremony of the Seven Sacred Directions and Heart Meditation to invite everyone to celebrate love with you.
I am an ordained Marriage Minister and can sign off on your USA marriage license if you provide the paperwork and return it when you return home. Most people choose to be legally married at their local County Court before coming to Mexico for their Wedding Celebration and I will happily provide you with your local information.
Pre-Wedding Yoga, Guided Sound HealingJourneys and Goddess Celebrations
accompanied by Crystal Singing Bowls
accompanied by Crystal Singing Bowls
Bridal Group Yoga Nidra Meditation Journey
and Sound Healing with Crystal Bowls
Deep Relaxation, Restoration, Connection and Renewal for You and Your Guests before the big day at a fraction of the cost of massages for everyone.
Treat Yourself and your guests to a deliciously stress-reducing experience to refresh and renew before the wedding. Simply lie down and be guided on a juicy, joyful journey to your heart's desire, your inner sanctuary, balanced emotions, peace of mind and equanimity. No yoga experience is necessary! 1.25 hours of relaxation and renewal for your group. Up to 10 participants at my San Miguel Home Studio with a fabulous view. Note: Included at a discount in Wedding Package.
and Sound Healing with Crystal Bowls
Deep Relaxation, Restoration, Connection and Renewal for You and Your Guests before the big day at a fraction of the cost of massages for everyone.
Treat Yourself and your guests to a deliciously stress-reducing experience to refresh and renew before the wedding. Simply lie down and be guided on a juicy, joyful journey to your heart's desire, your inner sanctuary, balanced emotions, peace of mind and equanimity. No yoga experience is necessary! 1.25 hours of relaxation and renewal for your group. Up to 10 participants at my San Miguel Home Studio with a fabulous view. Note: Included at a discount in Wedding Package.
Meditation Journey and Sound Healing for only the Bride and Groom before your wedding day.
Crystal bowls, chimes and ylang ylang aromatherapy misting and as you are guided to deep relaxation and stress release after all of the planning and travel.
We will create an Inner Sanctuary based on a fond memory you both share, which will serve you in your marriage. It is a beautiful way to connect and fully arrive to be present for your big day ahead.
See the rave reviews from Brides and Grooms below! Note: Included at a discount in Wedding Package.
Bachelorette Goddess Card Readings and Meditation Journey to Your Divine Feminine
accompanied by Crystal Singing Bowls
San Miguel de Allende's environment pulses with creative, intuitive and healing energy. It is an ideal setting in which to celebrate your Inner Goddess with Your Galfriends before the Wedding! Connect with your friends and family and your intuitive feminine wisdom. The extravagant sunsets, big sky, and rounded mountains all enhance awareness of the natural elements surrounding us and within us.
This fun and relaxing session includes a Meditation Journey to Your Inner Goddess with Crystal Singing bowls and an intuitive Goddess Card selection for you, and each of your guests. Perfect for Pre-Wedding Bachelorette Party!
Explore your joyful, juicy, wise, powerful, sexy, intuitive, and perhaps, neglected Goddesses within.
Limited to 10 people so we have time to select a Personal Goddess Card for each guest. Session is held in my rooftop San Miguel de Allende Home Studio with a fabulous view and props.
See Testimonials Page for Goddess Guidance referrals. 3 hours. $400US
accompanied by Crystal Singing Bowls
San Miguel de Allende's environment pulses with creative, intuitive and healing energy. It is an ideal setting in which to celebrate your Inner Goddess with Your Galfriends before the Wedding! Connect with your friends and family and your intuitive feminine wisdom. The extravagant sunsets, big sky, and rounded mountains all enhance awareness of the natural elements surrounding us and within us.
This fun and relaxing session includes a Meditation Journey to Your Inner Goddess with Crystal Singing bowls and an intuitive Goddess Card selection for you, and each of your guests. Perfect for Pre-Wedding Bachelorette Party!
Explore your joyful, juicy, wise, powerful, sexy, intuitive, and perhaps, neglected Goddesses within.
Limited to 10 people so we have time to select a Personal Goddess Card for each guest. Session is held in my rooftop San Miguel de Allende Home Studio with a fabulous view and props.
See Testimonials Page for Goddess Guidance referrals. 3 hours. $400US
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Heart-Centered Restorative Yoga with Crystal Bowl Sound Healing Meditation for You and Your Guests Release the Stress of Travel. Journey to Your Heart. Celebrate Love. Connect and Laugh a bit too. Treat your guests to a Joyful Heart-Centered Yoga session accompanied by Crystal Bowls. Stretch and release the stress of travel with yoga adapted and modified for all levels to make it fun for your group. Deep Relaxation with a beautiful Meditation. You will feel refreshed, relaxed and energized for the Wedding Celebration! Limited to 10 participants.1.5 hours. $200. Session is held in my San Miguel Home Studio with an expansive view of the entire town and big sky. |
BRIDAL REVIEWS
The Perfect Wedding Officiant and Meditation Guide
My husband and I are truly blessed to have had Carmela officiate our wedding. From the moment we met her, she was organized, insightful, and the perfect guide.
On the day of the wedding, Carmela came to where we were staying and led us through an hour of Yoga Nidra Guided Meditation, with organic chocolates and played her crystal bowls. I think everyone should do this meditation journey before they get married. The meditation gave my husband and I time to connect with our hearts, on a very hectic, surreal day, which made the whole event even more powerful.
The ceremony Carmela officiated was my favorite part of the wedding. She had an amazing energy and she really drew everyone into that moment. It was really special and something I’ll never forget.
Amy Doidge, (Mrs. Amburguey) New York City, N.Y., April, 2016.
The bride's good humored vow prompted all of us to laugh!
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Refreshing, Uplifting, Inspiring
Nathan and I want to thank you SO much for being a part of our day! The ceremony was amazing and perfectly "us". Our friends and family were so refreshed by something different than the typical ceremony most are used to! Some even asked for copies of it so they could read it again and again! Your presence was so comforting and inviting, we couldn't have imagined it any more perfectly. We're so grateful to have connected with you! Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts, you truly helped make it a day we'll never forget. Jen & Nathan Mills, North Carolina, May, 2017 |
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Scott and Kimsa enjoyed a deeply relaxing "time out" with a Yoga Nidra Meditation Journey the day before their wedding.
I came to their ocean front suite to play the crystal bowls and guided them to a loving shared memory, a place of deep relaxation and peace for them. We co-created an " Inner Sanctuary" to which they may journey together in their future life together. "Thank you Carmela! You truly set our minds at ease." Mr. and Mrs. Slayton Santa Monica, California, 2017 |
Pre-Wedding Yoga Nidra Meditation Journey in the privacy of your room.
Release the stress of planning and travel. Relax into connecting with your hearts before your wedding day. Journey to your own Inner Sanctuary.
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I will bring the Crystal Singing Bowls and organic ylang ylang aromatherapy to you!
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Wedding Officiant and Yoga Teacher with Amazing Energy
We absolutely loved having Carmela as our wedding officiant! We were also fortunate enough to take Heart Opening Yoga class with her two nights before our wedding. This yoga class was one of our favorite moments of the week, really preparing us mentally for what was to come, as well as allowing us to really stay in the moment. I highly recommend this to all wedding couples and guests! Carmela also performed the most beautiful ceremony. It really was a dream come true! Everything she said was perfect for us and her energy was amazing! I couldn't imagine a more perfect wedding for us! Thank you Carmela!!! Emily Hartsook (Mrs. Givens) Humbolt, California, May, 2016. Carmela Set the Tone for Our Wedding Day My wife and I hired Carmela to do a guided Meditation Journey the morning of our wedding. We should have planned to have her come without the makeup and hair process beginning outside the bedroom for the bridesmaids. Even with minor noise, Carmela's guided meditation with sound healing tones from her crystal singing bowls and various flavored chocolate tastings really took us to a calm place where we could relax and finally release all that stress we had been carrying in the days leading up to our wedding day. The bridesmaids said even they felt relaxed listening to the sounds of the bowls! Thanks, Carmela, for setting the right tone for our big day and helping us create a special place in our minds for retreating to calm. Mike James, "The Groom," Alexandria, VA, November, 2016. We absolutely loved working with you!!!
Your mediation was a wonderful way to start our wedding day and a reminder to breathe for the rest of the day. During our first look, I had to take some deep breaths before I asked Mike to turn around, to get my emotions under control. During our ceremony, Mike and I took many deep breaths together as well. It was nice for the two of us to have that silent connection in front of everyone that we had experienced earlier in the day during the Meditation Journey with you. Thank you for everything and for adapting to some constraints to make it work for us. Sydney England,"The Bride", Alexandria, VA. November, 2016 |
 Private Family Ceremony in which the daughters participated by singing the processional, offering a closing prayer and then, a celebratory wedding dance in their pretty dresses!
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"Thank You, Carmela for being our wonderful Wedding Officiant."
Mr. and Mrs. Brelsford of Austin Texas.
San Pancho Wedding, 2018.
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Everyone was tearful . . . in a good, way! I can't say enough about Carmela. Throughout the entire process she was professional and caring. She held us through each phase of our planning, rehearsal, and the moving ceremony . Wow! It was better than I could have ever imagined. She had everyone in tears! Everyone afterwards was asking where in the world did I find her and how perfect she was for us. This is not only a day we will never forget, this was a joyful experience she took all of our wedding guests through that they will treasure forever. We are so grateful. Mr. and Mrs. Smith, Cardiff, CA. April, 2018 |
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Gracias Carmela, for a truly unique, spiritual, fun and beautiful Wedding Ceremony customized with ritual and a beach mandala for Ewa & Justin! Andrea Villarrubia, Owner, Sayulita Dream Weddings, 2017.
 Casual Beach Elopement
We think you are amazing! Carmela, We can't begin to thank you enough for conducting that amazing, special wedding ceremony for us ~ and for connecting us with a wonderful florist, babysitter for our son, and a jeweler to make our wedding rings. For two people that didn't even know they were going to be getting married a week before the service, let alone what details we wanted, you were a perfect fit. Your words were spiritual, touching, practical and full of love. We couldn't have ask for a better celebrant. Thank you so much! Matt and Sophie Inch, Australia, December 2017  Elopement at Villa Amor
Thank You for Being My Calm Rock!
I can't thank you enough for being my calm rock while John was going through such a difficult time with being sick at our Elopement Ceremony at Villa Amor. I truly don't know what we'd have done without you! Thanks too for holding the bouquet as I placed the ring on his finger! From the bottom of my heart, I send my gratitude. Hannah Boudreau Chicago, IL. 2018 |
 Beach Wedding
Carmela Brings Light, Love and Magic Carmela made our wedding ceremony in Sayulita, Mexico special and meaningful. Our guests enjoyed powerful crystal bowls and a brief, but well-thought-out and beautiful ceremony that was spiritual without being religious. She was very passionate about her work and accommodating which gave me a great feeling of relief via emails, phone consultation and pre-wedding day. She really reinforced the special rite of passage we were about to embark on. She was prompt and gave some input that made the wedding ceremony experience better for the guests, which I would’ve overlooked. The meditation she offered the day before the wedding was crucial to my sanity. I had no vows and a case of the nerves. I only had a few guests who were able to make it but it was open to all who were able to attend. If you can organize your girls/guys to do it, I think it would be a great, (third!) eye-opening experience for them! It definitely put me in the right perspective and mindstate to write what I needed from the heart and to have peace of mind for the big day. Thank you so much, Carmela. I hope we meet again! Veronica Reyes-Blas, San Francisco, CA January, 2018. Private Meditation Journey and Wedding Ceremony for Two
Poolside Meditation Journey with Aromatherapy Misting and Crystal Bowls and a Private Wedding Ceremony. San Pancho, November, 2017.
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Wedding Vow Renewal: Best Day of My Life!
Thank you, Carmela,for being a part of our ceremony and helping Chris navigate this surprise for me. We are both so appreciative. I know many people renew their vows and it is special to each person, but in my heart, for Chris and I, this day was so much more, and you helped make that happen. Chris and I have been on all kinds of life journeys, but this one was the best by far. It truly was the best day of my life, although I wouldn't let my kids hear that :) And yes, it was better than our first wedding 28 years ago! He is my heart and soul and I hope everyone gets to experience the kind of love he has shown me. I remember many of the words you spoke as they closely reflected our life together. As Chris said "a truly beautiful ceremony." Beverly Miles, Toronto, Canada, February, 2016 |
Just the Right Touch: 50th Anniversary Vow Renewal
It was nearly a year ago, May, 2016, that Nila and I celebrated our 50th wedding anniversary with renewal of our wedding vows officiated by Carmela. We selected our own scripture readings and renewal vows and Carmela, with great sensitivity, made her input and comments perfectly compatible with the kind of service we wanted. In our case, because we shared our church affiliation with her ahead of time, her thoughtful comments made us feel like we were right at home from a religious point of view. We were so pleased with the key roll she played in this memorable events in our lives. Richard and Nila and Family Walnut Creek, CA, 2016 |
Perfect Wedding Vow Renewal Ceremony with Carmela
It is with great enthusiasm that I recommend Carmela for your special event. She is a beautiful soul, who generously shares her wisdom and spiritual insight with those she comes to meet. Thank you, Carmela for making this so very intimate occasion such a joyful experience. |
After 28 years of marriage, we decided to renew our vows in one of our favourite places to vacation: Sayulita. It was a perfect day, beach side at sunset with our grown sons by our side. Carmela performed a beautiful, joyful and thought provoking ceremony, that our family will remember and treasure for years to come. Marlies and Stu Conventry, Canada, December, 2018. |
Photo: Anne Menke
Pre-Wedding Meditation Journey Saved Me!
Thank you so much for everything Carmela. It really was perfect! It was everything and more, I'm still beaming from every precious moment. Thank You for encouraging us with our vows. I heard almost everyone shed a tear, not only Hyphy and me. It was a touching ceremony.
That Meditation Session with the Crystal Bowls saved me! I felt so much better after it ~ calmer and less emotional. My mother loved it and so did my friends. Thank you again so much for your blessings and I hope we meet again. Veronica Reyes-Blas, San Francisco, CA January, 2018
Fun Laughter Yoga Session for My Engagement Party
Thank you, Carmela for creating a really fun session for my gal friends and me to celebrate my engagement! We not only got to practice some beautiful yoga with you and the crystal bowls, we also were delighted to do Laughter Yoga together!
I think it would be a fun activity as part of my upcoming wedding celebration in Napa Valley!
Robie Evangelista, San Francisco, CA, 2014
Couple's Journey: Gift for the body, mind and soul
My partner and I joined Carmela for a private Yoga Nidra Journey before our friends' wedding, and we are still feeling the benefits of holding that space with her. Beyond Carmela's soothing voice and calming environment, she gently shares a very deep wisdom. We felt seen, heard and guided. Carmela created an experience that was easy to understand and gave us a platform to continue doing work in our relationship. The delicate touches of sound and aroma, mixed with her obvious dedication to her dharma made this an experience that we will continue to come back for. Sayulita is blessed to have this gem of a human serving up the sacred. Thank you Carmela, your heart's path is illuminating the way.
Jessie Carlson, Wenatchee, Washington, USA, November, 2016.
Couple's Date Night with This Goddess!
I am so happy that I booked a private session with Carmela for "date night" with my husband. We have been traveling and working non-stop and naturally became a bit disconnected. I take Carmela's Tuesday and Thursday night yoga classes whenever possible and they've always worked magic on my body and soul. When thinking of something creative to do with my husband, I went out on a limb and booked Carmela.
She welcomed us into her beautiful home studio and treated us to the most enlightening and relaxing time. We started with discussion and organically transitioned into a gentle, yet powerful journey of yoga nidra, sound healing and meditation.
My husband and I both emerged from our cocoons feeling safe, supported, heard, relaxed, and healed both individually and as a couple. I cannot say enough good things about Carmela's ability to guide you into this space. It was so wonderful that we returned for a few more "date nights" journeying with this Goddess. I highly recommend treating yourself to a session with her!
Mandy Burstein, La Jolla, CA, February, 2017.
Truly Life-Changing Couple Experience
:I am a yoga teacher and had heard of Carmela from another yoga teacher. I was able to talk my husband into taking the Couples' Yoga Nidra Meditation Journey with Carmela after getting his feet wet in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class at home. I quickly learned that not only was he in for a treat, but so was I. In very short order, Carmela was able to unearth and cultivate individual journeys for each of us based on perfectly crafted questions. Her years of experience in psychotherapy, yoga, meditation, and life made the whole experience, though deep and raw, very comfortable, warm, and safe. The meditation with singing bowls was, for lack of better words, true bliss. In this space, my husband and I found a new sacred space in which we really bonded at a level that we hadn't in years. It was truly magical. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone visiting Sayulita.
Sami, Anchorage Alaska, November 2017
Meditation Journey for Anxious Bride and Galfriends
I recommend Carmela to anyone having a wedding ---- or just vacationing in Sayulita. Try this incredible Meditation Journey! It relaxes calms and takes you to the most euphoric place you can imagine. If I lived in Sayulita I would be practicing and taken these classes. She is amazing and iRest Yoga Nidra is a life changer, especially for high-strung people with severe anxiety, whether you are a bride, or not!
I hired Carmela to lead a Journey for my Bridal Party and everyone loved it. We enjoyed sharing our "Inner Sanctuaries" with each other and it was a beautiful way to bond with new family members and old friends.
Then, for our one-year wedding anniversary, my husband and I came back Sayulita, and to Carmela, for a journey for the two of us. I highly recommend this practice for the bride and her party and/or the bride and her husband too!
Darla Abel, Kansas City, Missouri USA, May 2015.
Thank you so much for everything Carmela. It really was perfect! It was everything and more, I'm still beaming from every precious moment. Thank You for encouraging us with our vows. I heard almost everyone shed a tear, not only Hyphy and me. It was a touching ceremony.
That Meditation Session with the Crystal Bowls saved me! I felt so much better after it ~ calmer and less emotional. My mother loved it and so did my friends. Thank you again so much for your blessings and I hope we meet again. Veronica Reyes-Blas, San Francisco, CA January, 2018
Fun Laughter Yoga Session for My Engagement Party
Thank you, Carmela for creating a really fun session for my gal friends and me to celebrate my engagement! We not only got to practice some beautiful yoga with you and the crystal bowls, we also were delighted to do Laughter Yoga together!
I think it would be a fun activity as part of my upcoming wedding celebration in Napa Valley!
Robie Evangelista, San Francisco, CA, 2014
Couple's Journey: Gift for the body, mind and soul
My partner and I joined Carmela for a private Yoga Nidra Journey before our friends' wedding, and we are still feeling the benefits of holding that space with her. Beyond Carmela's soothing voice and calming environment, she gently shares a very deep wisdom. We felt seen, heard and guided. Carmela created an experience that was easy to understand and gave us a platform to continue doing work in our relationship. The delicate touches of sound and aroma, mixed with her obvious dedication to her dharma made this an experience that we will continue to come back for. Sayulita is blessed to have this gem of a human serving up the sacred. Thank you Carmela, your heart's path is illuminating the way.
Jessie Carlson, Wenatchee, Washington, USA, November, 2016.
Couple's Date Night with This Goddess!
I am so happy that I booked a private session with Carmela for "date night" with my husband. We have been traveling and working non-stop and naturally became a bit disconnected. I take Carmela's Tuesday and Thursday night yoga classes whenever possible and they've always worked magic on my body and soul. When thinking of something creative to do with my husband, I went out on a limb and booked Carmela.
She welcomed us into her beautiful home studio and treated us to the most enlightening and relaxing time. We started with discussion and organically transitioned into a gentle, yet powerful journey of yoga nidra, sound healing and meditation.
My husband and I both emerged from our cocoons feeling safe, supported, heard, relaxed, and healed both individually and as a couple. I cannot say enough good things about Carmela's ability to guide you into this space. It was so wonderful that we returned for a few more "date nights" journeying with this Goddess. I highly recommend treating yourself to a session with her!
Mandy Burstein, La Jolla, CA, February, 2017.
Truly Life-Changing Couple Experience
:I am a yoga teacher and had heard of Carmela from another yoga teacher. I was able to talk my husband into taking the Couples' Yoga Nidra Meditation Journey with Carmela after getting his feet wet in a Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction class at home. I quickly learned that not only was he in for a treat, but so was I. In very short order, Carmela was able to unearth and cultivate individual journeys for each of us based on perfectly crafted questions. Her years of experience in psychotherapy, yoga, meditation, and life made the whole experience, though deep and raw, very comfortable, warm, and safe. The meditation with singing bowls was, for lack of better words, true bliss. In this space, my husband and I found a new sacred space in which we really bonded at a level that we hadn't in years. It was truly magical. I would highly recommend this practice to anyone visiting Sayulita.
Sami, Anchorage Alaska, November 2017
Meditation Journey for Anxious Bride and Galfriends
I recommend Carmela to anyone having a wedding ---- or just vacationing in Sayulita. Try this incredible Meditation Journey! It relaxes calms and takes you to the most euphoric place you can imagine. If I lived in Sayulita I would be practicing and taken these classes. She is amazing and iRest Yoga Nidra is a life changer, especially for high-strung people with severe anxiety, whether you are a bride, or not!
I hired Carmela to lead a Journey for my Bridal Party and everyone loved it. We enjoyed sharing our "Inner Sanctuaries" with each other and it was a beautiful way to bond with new family members and old friends.
Then, for our one-year wedding anniversary, my husband and I came back Sayulita, and to Carmela, for a journey for the two of us. I highly recommend this practice for the bride and her party and/or the bride and her husband too!
Darla Abel, Kansas City, Missouri USA, May 2015.