Beginnings
My Madrina Lorna was my person — I felt safe to be my true self. I am fearless bc of her and what she taught me about love. My connection with nature, animals, people, and the world were fostered by her knowledge and love.
With her passing, I wanted to continue her gifts of love, joy, connection, life, and living. She inspired these gifts in me and I knew I needed to share them with the world. She was my Spirit Mother, my Madrina. Now, as the Spirit Mother of y Respira, I hold space and empower people on their journey and path in life.
Welcome to y Respira's Casita Majia -
Your SelfNess Conservatory
Where the Spirit Mother within me greets the Inner Child in you.
As your Madrina—Spirit Mother and wise guide—I hold space for you to come home to yourself.
At Casita Majia, healing isn't a prescription—it’s a remembering. I weave together ancient wisdom and modern understanding, guiding you through the mind-body connection with a blend of East and West philosophies. Whether we meet in a sunlit studio or across the digital ethers, every class, every session is an invitation to listen deeply, move gently, and rediscover your inner knowing.
Here’s how I serve you:
Tend:
Learn how your body works and how your breath moves. I guide you through yoga, breathwork, nature's rhythms, mindful movement, and functional alignment, anatomy—always meeting you exactly where you are. My intention for you is to tend to your cells with love.Talk :
As your wellness coach, I help you make sense of your health journey. I support you in becoming your own best advocate, collaborating alongside your medical team and helping you access your inner voice.Touch:
Through massage and intuitive bodywork, I help you unwind stored tension, reconnect with your physical self, and receive healing in the language the body understands best: presence and touch.
You can experience this magic in:
Group classes and private sessions
Online or in-person offerings
Live and pre-recorded formats
Because here in Casita Majia, we don’t just do healing—we live it, with soul, with truth, and with love.
~ Maktub (Your path is Written)
Testimonials
"In Person & Online Classes “Y Respira is an amazing find. Claudia and her teachers have perfected a balanced practice that connects the mind, body and brain. Through their command of the anatomy, they take you on a journey that explains the impact of each pose on your body and mind, seamlessly engaging your intellect in the process. The cheerful class environment spreads positivity and the serene setting is a fantastic reprise from the hustle and bustle of ones day. I highly recommend this practice for one and all.” "
-~ MRJ, YOGA PRACTITIONER
"“Raleigh NC Yoga is more than a yoga studio. It is a place of healing, of self-care, of community. I have experienced yoga classes, RYT200 teacher training, and Thai yoga massage with Claudia. She is as intuitive as she is knowledgeable. She provides a place where you can take some time for yourself, and grow physically, mentally and even spiritually. So come to the cottage at Y Respira, show up on your yoga mat and see what unfolds. What have you got to lose? Stress, limiting thoughts, tight hamstrings?” "
-~ Linda A. (Retired Nurse & RNCY Graduate)
"Balanced & Energy Healing ”Recently I visited Claudia’s yoga studio where she also offers massages. I am a long time migraine sufferer and my headaches were getting out of control. So I decided to take a new approach and try massage and stretches. I can honestly say that it was the best massage I have ever gotten. Claudia explained everything to me about my muscles and how they all work together. The massage was fantastic and so were the stretches. She gave advice on what to do and how to stretch to avoid debilitating migraines. I will be back for yoga and more massages for sure! Thank you so much! “"
-~ Zsusanna T. Client
Live Class Schedule
Wednesday
Apr. 08
12:30 PM
1 hr
Zoom Online Somatic Hatha Yoga
Madrina Claudia
Online Offering
12:30 PM
1 hr
IN PERSON ~ Somatic Hatha Yoga
Madrina Claudia
Thursday
Apr. 09
10 PM
1 hr
Zoom Online Somatic Hatha Yoga
Madrina Claudia
Online Offering
6 PM (EDT)
1 hr
In House Somatic Yoga Class
Madrina Claudia
Casita Majia
Friday
Apr. 10
No events scheduled
Our Style of Somatic Yoga Classes
We are a non-heated and non-scripted studio — I meet you where you are with modifications for all levels. The focus is on mindfulness and understanding our alignment with the world.
The use of Nature breathing techniques and unplanned or unscripted postures will prove to be powerful in managing and modifying your life off the mat and into the world. In other words, we give you what you need.
All classes at y Respira are excellent for beginners, prenatal or expecting mamas, intermediate, advanced practitioners, injuries, asthma, fibromyalgia, anxiety, stress, lower back ailments (such as bulging or herniated degenerative disc disease), high blood pressure, arthritis.
If you have questions or are interested in learning more, please reach out.
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