ANNIE
CARPENTER

She/Her

Vinyasa

What is something that would surprise me about you?
In undergrad I studied political science, psychology, & US Intelligence. My life was headed in a completely different direction – until I found the practice of yoga & everything changed!

What can I expect from your class?
In every offering, you will learn to self witness as we journey into the body, mind, and energy system. The body is a sacred vessel for our own transformation. An instrument for healing. The portal through which we access an internal reservoir of wisdom that illuminates our human experience. You can expect to unearth a profound level of connection & presence within your own being.

What is the most essential part of practice for you?
The somatic experience & release that unfolds as we move, breathe, & open with intention. Awareness of breath & body to awaken the spark within. Integration.

Annie Carpenter, the creator of SmartFLOW Yoga, is an international Yoga teacher based in Northern California. Known as a “teacher’s teacher” she has created a well-respected system of Yoga practice and Teaching methodology. Annie’s playful personality and focused intelligence brings depth, clarity and exuberance to her classes. A committed student of Yoga for over 40 years now, Annie continues to bring her passion and curiosity, love of anatomy, evolutionary movement, meditation and classical philosophy into her teachings. A childhood of sports and dance lead her to New York, where she danced and taught for the Martha Graham Company, in the 80s, cementing her love of movement and yoga as true sanctuaries for the soul. By the 90s, she began teaching Yoga full time. She is grateful to all of her teachers over the years, including Swami Satchidananda, Maty Ezraty, Chuck Miller, Lisa Walford, Pattabhi Jois, Trudy Goodman and many others.
Annie is the author of SmartFLOW Yoga, a complete set of practice DVDs produced by Udaya, and Yoga for Total Back Care, a DVD produced by Yoga Journal, and several SmartFLOW manuals. She contributes regularly to Yoga Journal. An influential Teacher Trainer since 2003, Annie leads 200/500 trainings and workshops globally, and at Glo.com.
Annie’s SmartFLOW Yoga is a modern approach with an anatomically sound foundation and inspired, creative sequencing. Annie’s method is rooted in deep respect and years of practice in the lineages of Integral, Iyengar and Astanga Yoga. Annie is committed to inquiry and mindfulness, which inevitably leads to spiritual development and light-heartedness. SmartFLOW Yoga guides you to know your true Self. With the knowledge of the true Self comes compassion, peace and appreciation for all life.

What is something that would surprise me about you?
I no longer own pants that zip up

What can I expect from your class?
Encouragement.

What is the most essential part of practice for you?
To have fun.