SPA SAMADHI

Mira fell in love with bodywork during her ten years as a staff resident of a nationally recognized yoga retreat center here in the Colorado mountains, where she learned that presence of mind is paramount in offering a sublime massage experience.  She served as lead massage therapist and staff manager during her stay at the retreat center,  training therapists and designing many treatment protocols.  She graduated from the prestigious Colorado School of Healing Arts in Lakewood, and has spent the past several years focusing on building a private integrative bodywork practice in the greater Boulder area.   Her integrative approach allows her to draw from Swedish, Deep Tissue, and Ayurvedic principles to offer her clients a massage experience that is unique to their particular needs.  Featured in the Daily Camera's "Fit Profile" column in 2006, Mira is a master massage therapist with over 15 years of passionate commitment in the healing arts.   An avid continuing education enthusiast, she has studied Ayurvedic Herbology and Marma Points with Dr. Vasant Lad at the Ayurvedic Institute, and Polarity with John Chitty in Boulder, CO.  Mira also teaches Ayurvedic Massage and has served as a consultant in some of the finest local spas.   Mira is a natural skin care enthusiast.  She enjoys creating her own massage lotions and oil blends utilizing her knowledge of herbs and aromatherapy.   A certified yoga instructor, Mira teaches at many area yoga studios and recreational facilities, and offers private yoga sessions.   A founding member of Shiva's Garden, she can often be found leading kirtan in the Boulder area with The Pushpams (flowers), offering kirtan and original songs about the spiritual journey.