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Carmen Holm

Carmen is native to Halifax although spent many years away from the Canadian East Coast exploring, evolving and just living. Her journeys took her to New Zealand and then to the fast paced city of London. At the time her running shoes were always laced on her feet- running competitively in many long distance challenges. With the fast pace of life she found she was soon searching for a more quieting retreat, and with her first trip to India her shoes were unlaced and her bare feet became planted on her yoga mat, and have not left. Carmen soon discovered a connection for the ashtanga system of yoga and this relationship has blossomed, having had the privilege to be mentored by many world renowned yoga teachers and delving deeper.

Since returning to Canadian soil Carmen has continued her yoga journey and presently teaches at The Shala, an ashtanga studio in Halifax. She teaches in the mysore program assisting and guiding students in the development of their own personal practice. Her approach is warm and open, yet challenging. She invites students to explore, grow, and to play with their practice, discovering the beauty of the breath and movement.

Carmen also works full time as an occupational therapist, working with families and individuals living with autism. They too are starting to discover the joys of yoga through a small yoga program Carmen runs.