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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