Carla Henslee

After retiring from a successful 17-year career in retail, Carla Henslee found herself searching for a new sense of purpose. That search ended the day she and her husband were invited to a beginner yoga class.It was love at first vinyasa! With an extensive background in dance, yoga reconnected Carla to her body through rhythmic flow. But it was the discovery of a deeper, more intentional breath that truly captivated her.Carla began practicing yoga four times a week, and with each session, her curiosity and appreciation for the ancient art grew. This newfound passion led her to private classes with an incredible teacher who only deepened her love for yoga.After just a year and a half of dedicated practice, Carla enrolled in a 200-hour yoga teacher training program. What she initially pursued for personal growth quickly evolved into a calling to teach and share yoga with others.Carla’s teaching philosophy is rooted in the belief that yoga is not about how much you can bend or how deeply you can fold. Instead, it’s about digging deep within yourself to uncover your true purpose, find freedom within your own body and space, and cultivate compassion for yourself and others. Yoga has taught her the true meaning of community and interconnectedness, lessons she passionately imparts to her students.An upbeat teacher, Carla strives to deliver a fun and authentic class experience. She aims to provide 80% of what her students need and 20% of what they want, always to help them establish and grow their yoga practice.Her commitment to her students and her passion for teaching led her to open her studio, where she continues to express her deep gratitude for the practice of yoga.As an international yoga and wellness retreat leader, Carla has shared her teachings with students around the world, guiding them on transformative journeys both on and off the mat. She is also the creator of a 200-hour and 300-hour advanced yoga teacher training school, where she educates and empowers the next generation of yoga instructors.Carla Henslee is an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher and Continuing Education Provider (E-RYT 500, YACEP) with Yoga Alliance and holds certifications as a Wellness Educator, Personal Trainer, Pilates Instructor, and Les Mills Instructor.She specializes in Hatha, Restorative, and Functional Movement yoga, and her engineering background informs her methodical and thoughtful approach to teaching. Carla’s goal is to leave each student centered, refreshed, and encouraged, ready to carry the lessons of yoga into their everyday lives.