Carol Anne McGowan

HI! I'm Carol Anne, aka "CA." I've been a yoga practitioner since the mid 1990’s, having dabbled in a variety of styles including hatha, yin, hot, and kundalini.  When I was first introduced to Ashtanga, I knew I found my “home.” Having fallen in love with the style, and wanting to further immerse myself in it, I pursued the 200 RYT in May 2015 through the Hard and the Soft Yoga Institute. Shortly after obtaining my 200 RYT I taught on a weekly and voluntary basis for the benefit of local charities. During COVID I taught 3-5 virtual classes a week, complimentary, to my professional colleagues to aid in wellness, self care, and mental health. After teaching for a few years, I returned to obtain my 500 RYT which I completed in March 2019. During these advanced studies there was increased focus on postures, yoga theory, anatomy, pranayama, meditation, nutrition, modifications, yoga nidra and much more. I continue my education, to include both contact and non-contact hours. most recently with specialized courses in anatomy and Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) which continue to allow me to evolve and adapt my teaching to suite the needs of students. I also continue to expose myself to world-renown yogis, such as Beryl Bender Birch and David Swensen at every opportunity. I recently retired from my full-time position, affording me the opportunity to explore the FitBodies community and way of life! I have a passion for yoga which I love nothing more than to share.