Professional Background & Credentials

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental & Resource Management
Simon Fraser University, 2009

Yoga, Meditation & Breathwork Training

Numa Breathwork Training (Level 1) 2026

David Elliott Breathwork Facilitator Training (Level 1) 2024

Yin Yoga Teacher Training with Leah Adams 2023

Love Your Brain, Yoga for TBI Training (20 Hours) 2019

Restorative Yoga Training (30 Hours)
with Judith Hanson Lasater, 2018

Prenatal Yoga Teacher Training 2016

Kula Yoga Project Advanced Training (75 Hours)
with Schuyler Grant, 2013

Vinyasa Yoga Training (40 Hours)
with Clara Roberts-Oss, 2011

200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training Flow Yoga, 2008

300-Hour Yoga Teacher Training (Module Assistant)

Meditation, Mindfulness & Contemplative Studies

Radical Compassion & RAIN Intensive
with Tara Brach, 2017

Silent Retreat
with Adyashanti, 2016

Silent Retreat
with Reggie Ray, 2015

Silent Retreats (2)
with Michelle St Pierre, 2014

Specialized Studies

Deathwalker Program
Institute of Shamanic Medicine, 2021

Love Your Brain Training (20 Hours)
Yoga for Traumatic Brain Injury, 2020

Ongoing Mentorship & Continuing Education

Various week-long intensives, mentorships, and workshops with Ana Forrest (2010–Present).

Additional studies with teachers and mentors including Tara Brach, Georgina Eden, Michelle St Pierre, Clara Roberts-Oss, Schuyler Grant, Adyashanti, Reggie Ray, Judith Hanson Lasater, and others.

Since 2009, Carolyn has facilitated retreats, teacher trainings, workshops, corporate wellness programs, and speaking engagements throughout Canada and internationally, supporting individuals, educators, leaders, and organizations in cultivating resilience, self-awareness and well-being.

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