“Carolena led a sunset yoga class on the beach for our friend’s bachelorette weekend. She is fantastic! So fun, knowledgeable and easily fit into our friend group. It was the perfect way to start our beach week off at Topsail. Hoping to make this an annual event.”
— LUCY WELTON, RALEIGH, NC
“I have taken yoga classes from Carolena both in-person at a private retreat in Napa Valley, and also through an online class format. In both scenarios, I found her classes to be very accessible to all levels of yoga student, and also the perfect amount of challenging! It can be hard to find a yoga class that leaves you feeling mentally empowered, physically stronger, and more spiritually connected, and Carolena delivers exactly that. As a student, you experience her genuine love for sharing the practice of yoga and her sweet, nurturing personality that is infused in each class. She is also so great at picking the perfect music playlist to go along with the class! I highly recommend taking a class from Carolena if you are lucky to have the opportunity!”
— SARAH MAURANTONIO, GRANITE BAY CA
“We had a private yoga class with Carolena for our corporate event in Napa. She was thorough with checking in with each of us about injuries/pain and made sure we all felt comfortable. We loved our experience and would love to work with Carolena again in the future!”
— JULIE GRAHAM, HOUSTON TX
“I hired Carolena for an individual yoga session. I am very new to yoga and have been intimidated by studio classes so I decided to try a private session. She spent time talking to me via phone before we first met to understand my needs and level of experience. Our first class together was great! Carolena makes you feel encouraged and confident. I am continuing private one on one classes with her and would highly recommend working with Carolena!”
— RACHEL SYNDER, NAPA CA
“My husband and I celebrated our 50th birthday with friends and hired Carolena to come and instruct yoga for us. Carolena was very professional and brought a beautiful energy to our group. We all came from varying levels of yoga and Carolena did a wonderful job instructing to a mixed group. We wouldn’t hesitate to work with Carolena again!”
— KIRSTEN HAYES, SACRAMENTO CA
“I met Carolena years ago where we formed an instant connection. She is kind, and compassionate with a warm loving energy. I have been an avid yogi for years now and when the stay-at-home orders were put in place during the Covid-19 pandemic, I found myself longing for healthy movement and genuine connection. Although I had not seen Carolena in a long time, joining her online yoga class felt as comfortable and supportive as meeting a dear friend for coffee. Her class was the perfect combination of flow and stretch, everything my body needs in this time. On top of being an empowering hour of healthy movement, Carolena creates a virtual space where I found belonging, with a feeling of safety and understanding. I look forward to my online classes with her every week, a true bright spot in these uncertain times. I am not only lucky to know her, but lucky I get to participate in the gifts she gives to others through movement and connection.”
—EMILY PEET-LUKES, REDONDO BEACH CA
“There were so many special experiences we had during this once in a lifetime trip in Sonoma and we kept saying how our private yoga session with Carolena was one of our top ones”
— CONNIE NOTARO HORSHAM, PA
