Carla Koopal
With the Wide World of Yoga as her mentor, Carla’s teaching
style is joyful, holistic & compassionate. She incorporates
insights from many yogic traditions into her classes, echoing
TKV Desikachar's assertion that it's “All One Yoga”!
In her early teens, Carla spontaneously developed her own way
of stretching to unwind tension in her body & mind. At 16,
despite doctor’s orders to the contrary due to a back
condition, Carla embarked on 7 years of daily Hatha yoga
classes. After a hiatus, she immersed herself in Iyengar Yoga
studies for another 7-year cycle, this time to heal her hip.
Unexpectedly, yoga also lifted the veil of depression, creating
space for optimism... With a new lease on life, Carla
passionately completed 10 yoga teacher/therapist trainings in
different styles: Kripalu500, Integrative Yoga Therapy500,
Ananda Seva Yoga Therapy500, Iyengar style, Anusara style,
Ayuryoga, Yoga of the Heart, Yoga Meets Dance, Sivananda,
and Svaroopa Basics. Carla continues to study the teachings
of Angela Farmer, Bihar, Kundalini, Shadow, TriYoga,
Viniyoga, Yin, and Yin Yang Yoga. Last but not least, various
Tibetan & Vipassana Meditation Teachers have offered
priceless guidance toward inner peace...
Having dedicated her life to health, healing & happiness, Carla
is also a Neuromuscular Medical Massage Therapist & Natural
Therapeutic Specialist with 22 years experience, and holds
degrees in Education & Nursing.
Carla is available for Advanced Massage & Bodywork,
1-on-1 Yoga, and Global Dance ~Yoga Meets Dance™
customized to compliment any Special Event
(510) 912-2024
Email Carla
With the Wide World of Yoga as her mentor, Carla’s teaching
style is joyful, holistic & compassionate. She incorporates
insights from many yogic traditions into her classes, echoing
TKV Desikachar's assertion that it's “All One Yoga”!
In her early teens, Carla spontaneously developed her own way
of stretching to unwind tension in her body & mind. At 16,
despite doctor’s orders to the contrary due to a back
condition, Carla embarked on 7 years of daily Hatha yoga
classes. After a hiatus, she immersed herself in Iyengar Yoga
studies for another 7-year cycle, this time to heal her hip.
Unexpectedly, yoga also lifted the veil of depression, creating
space for optimism... With a new lease on life, Carla
passionately completed 10 yoga teacher/therapist trainings in
different styles: Kripalu500, Integrative Yoga Therapy500,
Ananda Seva Yoga Therapy500, Iyengar style, Anusara style,
Ayuryoga, Yoga of the Heart, Yoga Meets Dance, Sivananda,
and Svaroopa Basics. Carla continues to study the teachings
of Angela Farmer, Bihar, Kundalini, Shadow, TriYoga,
Viniyoga, Yin, and Yin Yang Yoga. Last but not least, various
Tibetan & Vipassana Meditation Teachers have offered
priceless guidance toward inner peace...
Having dedicated her life to health, healing & happiness, Carla
is also a Neuromuscular Medical Massage Therapist & Natural
Therapeutic Specialist with 22 years experience, and holds
degrees in Education & Nursing.
Carla is available for Advanced Massage & Bodywork,
1-on-1 Yoga, and Global Dance ~Yoga Meets Dance™
customized to compliment any Special Event
(510) 912-2024
Email Carla
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