• Here's to maintaining peace

    -Carol Tessitore

  • ...and smiling at each other.

    -Carol Tessitore

  • The key is to wake up...

    -Pema Chödrön

  • Be kind whenever possible.

    -H.H. the Dalai Lama XIV

  • ...It is always possible

    -H.H. the Dalai Lama XIV

Background

Carol found yoga by way of a Classical Indian dance called Bharatanatyam. Her travels to study with dance Guru Sharad Pandya have taught her about technique, posture and beautiful shape-making, but more importantly she learned about surrender and making the space for grace and love even when surrounded by adversity.

Back in NYC, Carol carries those ideas into her yoga practice. She has completed over 800 hrs of formal Yoga and Meditation training and continues to study consistently, making being a good student a top priority as a teacher.

How we breathe and how we respond to what comes up on the mat (or meditation cushion) can teach us a lot about how we react or respond to what comes up in the real world. Carol’s alignment-based, intelligent vinyasa classes aim to teach her students how to cultivate the tools necessary to breathe, cope, succeed and love no matter what comes up in life. She hopes to help her students develop strong, grounded bodies and open hearts.

  • -Adi Gil
    Three as FOUR Design - Art Collective

    As a yoga instructor, Carol brings her love of the foundations of yoga into the asanas. Not only the physical aspects of the practice, but also introducing the other side of Yoga - the awareness of the mind body connection and above all the spiritual connection of Yoga to our lives. Carol is an excellent and inspiring teacher who integrates a great deal of variety from class to class. She provides careful instruction to assist students of all levels and gives them her individual attention, support and her love.

  • Tara Lewis
    Accessory Design

    Yoga with Carol was the best experience. I had a negative view of yoga before her class because I thought it was jumpy and full of moans and groans and that I was too flexible to feel anything. Carol set me straight about yoga. She had such a calm patience about her and she taught me to listen to my body and be in touch with it. She taught me to push myself and breathe into the poses that hurt and she helped me to clear my mind so that voice that kept saying "I can't" was quieted. She explained the moves so I knew where the stretch and strength should be beneficial. She is so understanding and knowledgeable too. I completely recommend learning alongside this amazing and strong woman. You will be so happy you did!

  • Anna Becker
    Designer

    I look forward to Carol's class because the strength that I build up during her class helps me overcome daily stresses. After dealing with neck and back issues, Carol's care, attention, and example have helped me adapt my practice to one that I feel comfortable with. Carol is patient, positive, and creative in class. I'm so grateful that our paths crossed and am looking forward to the next class! Thank you, Carol.

Teacher Trainings:

-Currently undergoing a Meditation, Pranayama and Yoga Nidra 200 hr teacher training with Yogi Charu

-Currently undergoing a Yoga for Backcare & Scoliosis 75 hour certification under Alison West at Yoga Union

-Completed a 1 year Yoga apprenticeship in 2014 under Ella Luckett , founding instructor and teacher trainer at Jai Yoga arts.

-100 hr Advanced Vinyasa, Bhakti Philosophy and Kirtan instruments teacher training in 2013 with Raghunath Das

- 300 hr Yoga Asana, Philosophy and Bhakti with Stacy Brass-Russell and Bryn Chrisman in 2012 at Yogamaya

-200 hr Vinyasa teacher training from Greg Gumucio , Yoga to the People

So thankful to have studied with the following inspiring teachers and their communities:  

Backcare Yoga with Deborah Wolk, Debby Green and Rachel-Lynch John at Samamkaya Yoga, Backcare & Scoliosis Collective

Meditation with Sharon Salzberg, cofounder of the Insight Meditation Society in Barre, Massachussetts

3 Vipassana Meditation and service courses as taught by Mr. S.N. Geonka at Dhara Dhamma in Shelburne, Massachusetts

40 hr Ayurveda Intensive with Dr. Vasant Lad, founder of the Ayurveda Institute in New Mexico.

3 yrs of Muay Thai with Arjan Steve Milles and Arjan Simon Burgess at Five Points Academy

My first “real deal” yoga teacher and mentor was Lesley Desaulniers, inspiring human and co-owner/founder of Prema Yoga Brooklyn 6 yrs of Bharatanatyam classical Indian dance training with Sonali Skandan, co-founder of Jiva Performing Arts in New York and Guru Sharad Pandya, founder of Purva School of Bharatanatyam in Baroda, India

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