About Carol
I am a dedicated & experienced yoga teacher, scientist, and healing energy practitioner based in Los Angeles. My yoga journey began in 2008, where I learned the importance of balancing work and life through yoga movement and breathwork practices. A few years later, I suffered a spinal injury, which inspired me to deepen my yoga practice in order to heal. The deeper lessons in mindfulness and meditation ultimately helped me bring more self-awareness to my life, regulate my nervous system, and enhance my connection to exploring a meaningful spiritual practice.
Teachings
The opportunity to practice and study under experienced and authentic teachers, surrounded by a supportive community, and the sense of gratitude I felt while immersed in flow, naturally motivated me to become a teacher myself. My yoga classes are a sweet balance of traditional asana’s and creative movements, subtle body awareness and detailed alignment. I provide accessible sequencing themes and supportive calm energy, effectively empowering students to patiently, yet actively discover resilience and healing within. On this path, I have been teaching private clients and public yoga classes since 2013.
Sustainability
Sustainability is a core value in my life, as it teaches me to appreciate each moment and understand the world's nuances. I believe that a sustainable practice and conscious living preserve our own resourceful energies and create space to explore what truly impacts our shared society.
Additional Offerings
Now amidst the uncertainty of our current climate, I've expanded my energy practices to include reiki, somatics, breathwork, and sound healing, experimenting with other forms of alternative care. This extension includes hosting retreats, educational workshops and trainings. My goal is to ripple these lessons by aiding others towards a path of sustainable health, conscious living, and overall well-being.
Certifications and Continuing Education
200 hrs Alignment-based Vinyasa Yoga with Jay Co, Jino DeCastro, Denise Waling at
The Yoga Place 2013
60 hrs The Subtle Art and Science Restorative Yoga with Samantha Akers of Therayoga Method, 2016
45 hrs Hatha-Dharma Yoga & Meditation, Mindfulness & Buddhist Foundations with Chris Crotty of Contemplative Wellness and Education, 2016
50 hrs Yoga for the Modern Age, Professional development with Rheza Ollero, Rose Robles,
and Nicole Mercolino, Yoga Rock Studios, 2016
300 hr Advanced Yoga studies: Meditate, Study, Practice with Tony Guiliano, Yoga at the Raven, 2019
Reiki I &ll Usui Holy Fire with Chona Bernardo, 2020
Oncology Reiki with Jessica Filloon, 2020
Holographic Sound Healing with Dr. Paul Hubbert. Institute for Holographic Sound & Inner Balance, 2020
50 hrs Vinyasa Yoga Training, Mastering the art of Yoga Sequencing with Jason Crandell, 2021
Breathwork Facilitator training, Kin Unified Healing, 2022
Pranayama Yoga Teacher Training, Yoga Medicine 2023
Subtle body Yoga training, Tias Little, 2024
Bachelor of Science: Environmental Toxicology, University of California, Riverside, 2008