Carlie is a RYT-200 Certified Yoga teacher, and holds an Applied Specialization in Mindfulness Meditation with a focus on Mindfulness in Children and Youth, as well as a certification in Clinical Hypnosis from the University of Toronto.  An experienced youth educator, as a lifeguard and swim instructor, youth soccer coach, and female youth sports advocate, Carlie practices a mindful, compassionate approach to physical literacy and learning.  Presence and attention are a great gift and Carlie understands the magic that happens when a child feels seen and celebrated.

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Carlie began meditating as a teenage athlete and came to yoga as a young adult to help manage sports-related injuries.  Her practice deepened as she journeyed through motherhood, finding connection to her changing body and a supportive community in pre- and post-natal yoga classes.  Meditation and yoga have become foundational to her life and have compelled her to share their profound benefits with others.  

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Studying under her teachers Lucy St. John and Niki Inglis, Carlie is committed to honouring the roots of yoga and holds a deep respect for the wisdom and transformative power of this tradition.  Her approach integrates biotensegrity principles and trauma-informed practices, creating space that welcomes all bodies and experiences.  She believes yoga offers a beautiful container for kindness - both to ourselves and others - and approaches her teachings with a commitment to inclusivity and equity.