Embodying the Goddess Testimonials

Richard Miller, PhD, founder, iRest Institute and author of Yoga Nidra: The iRest Meditative Practice for Deep Relaxation and Healing

“Cynthia Abulafia’sbook, Embodying the Goddess: How to Awaken Curiosity and Reverence on the Spiritual Path, both poetic and practical, is a profound exploration of the divine feminine, and a call to action for our personal and collective healing. Filled with personal anecdotes and vivid storytelling, her writing emphasizes the importance of curiosity and reverence in navigating the complexities of life, all the while urging us to listen to our deep intuition and honor and awaken the divine that lives within each of us. A beacon for those seeking to understand the divine as a living presence within their own body, mind, heart, and everyday actions, Abulafia’s deep reverence for the Goddess path, informed by her own experiences and extensive studies, makes this book an essential read and roadmap for anyone yearning to deepen their spiritual practice and embody the divine in every aspect of their lives.”

Flavia Maia, phD, Obama Scholar, Dalai Lama Fellow, activist and founder of Filha do Sol, a woman led environmental initiative on the frontlines of climate change in Brazil:

https://www.flaviamaia.com

“Cynthia's book is a lucid and powerful guide for those seeking the highest form of success: living a beautiful and just life. As a scholar of ancient traditions and a yogi, the author combines both academic rigor and embodied intuition to guide us closer to the truth of what it means to be alive at this moment in time. Being in her presence, by reading these words, is, in itself, a profound form of healing, for ourselves and the planet.”

Teaching Testimonials

I’ve known Cynthia since she just started teaching over 20 years ago.  We dedicated many hours on the mat, and I have watched her grow as a practitioner and a teacher. Her teachings are based on ancient wisdom intertwined with cutting edge science and research. Beautifully combining yogic principles, science, anatomy, and spirituality in her classes works like magic. Cynthia's teaching style has had a profound influence on me personally as a student and as a yoga teacher. Her attention to breath, alignment, all aspects of being human, including her sense of humor and unrelenting enthusiasm, have inspired me to always practice with integrity and grace. 

- Issa

Cynthia’s is the real deal! Her in-depth knowledge of yoga and yoga-inspired postures  is transformative to every person who is fortunate enough to be in her space whether online or in class. Her methods of self exploration and self inquiry serve as a journey inward- in a seemingly effortless path, to feeling the connection of the body and mind.  She provides a fun and safe environment to really feel every part of the body if you are willing to go there! She is a master of her craft and and also happens to be my favorite yoga teacher in this world! 

- Kat

Yoga has been a vital part of my life for almost 21 years. It has helped me stay fit, not just physically, but spiritually and emotionally. When I moved to Santa Barbara I was in search of my person, that teacher that created such an experience, such a well rounded class that I craved her words and movement daily. I found that person in Cynthia. She is one of the smartest people I know, creating such deep thought in her class that you often leave still considering her words and how they help transform your awareness of self. Cynthia’s classes build on one small movement and end in the greatest expression of the physical, with a sequence that is so well thought out and verbalized, you just allow your body to listen and flow. Her classes allow you to dance and breathe and feel, and for that I am forever grateful. 

- Melissa R.D.