allison carhart

A native New Yorker, Allison received a BA in Theater and Dance from Trinity College, where she was first introduced to yoga. After graduating, she moved back to NYC and began to deepen her yoga practice at various studios in the city -- and was amazed by the effect on her body. Having battled chronic bronchitis and tonsillitis for five years, she finally discovered the relief and healing that a myriad of antibiotics failed to provide, and has not had a recurrence to date.

Intruiged by this powerful healing experience, Allison delved further into the science of yoga and eventually pursued her 200 hour certification at Atmananda Studios under Jhon Tamayo in 2006, and subsequently a Prenatal Yoga Certification in 2007. Since then, she has been teaching group classes at Atmananda as well as serving private clients in the NYC area. Her teaching focuses strongly on alignment, patience and humor with the intention to bring peace, joy, transformation and fun into the lives of her students.

A gymnast since childhood, Allison still trains in the gym regularly as well as practicing Aerial Silks and Trapeze. Her yoga practice not only helps to keep her body balanced in light of these dominant-sided disciplines, but also has brought patience and compassion into her approach to training. This past year she was asked to bring yoga to her gym, Sokol Hall, where she holds classes from September through June. Allison is currently pursuing her 300 hours training at Atmananda Studios.