about carin
Carin has been following a path throughout the healing arts for over 12 years, a journey that has lead to the formation of Dharma Tola Astrology & Yoga. Through Dharma (truth) Tola (balance) she guides others to discover their own truth and their own balance by use of her gentle and supportive astrological consultations, Ayurvedic treatments and yoga classes.
Carin has been practicing yoga since 1999 and has studied a variety of disciplines including Ananda, Ashtanga, Vinyasa Flow, Yin Yoga and Sivananda. She has attended teacher trainings with Shiva Rea, Seane Corn, Paul Grilley, Uma Kleppinger and Baron Baptiste. Most influentially, Carin completed the 200 hour Sivananda Teacher Training at the Sivananda Ashram in Grass Valley, CA. Her greatest learning came through realizing that yoga extends far past the practice of the asanas (postures) and is seen in the smallest details of our lives through our actions, devotions and knowledge. She feels blessed to be able to share these practices with others.
She was first introduced to the principles of Ayurveda while at the Sivananda Ashram and her direct experience with Ayurveda influenced and changed her so deeply that she knew she had to study this ancient practice. Carin began her training at the Sivananda Ashram in Canada where she became certified as an Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist, and has continued her trainings with the Ayurvedic Natural Health Centre in Goa, India, through lectures at Floracopeia, through the Sivananda Ashrams and is currently studying Ayurvedic Herbology through the Evergreen Herb Garden and with Light Miller of the Florida College of Integrative Health. Carin also has been certified as an Ayurvedic Health Educator through the CA College of Ayurveda. She has blended massage and Ayurveda, becoming certified in the Ayurvedic Bliss Therapy and Body treatments. She uses her knowledge of Ayurveda to provide others with information that empowers them to make choices in their lives that can lead to greater balance and health.
Carin has a Cancer Moon and a total of 6 planets in water. This planetary configuration brings an emphasis of compassion and nurturing to her work as a professional astrologer. She believes that astrology is a beautiful and magical world that is full of learning, exploration and discovery, not only of our heavens above, but also of what lies within each of us, what motivates us and what makes us who we are. Her goal as an astrologer is to help others to better understand themselves so that they may make decisions and choices that will enable them to lead a more peaceful and joyful life.
Carin’s background in astrology includes training with influential astrologers such as Bob Mulligan, Susan Dearborn Jackson, Noel Tyl and the incredible Instructors at the Online College of Astrology.
Certifications:
- Certified Neuromuscular Therapist through the Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy, LMT #17479
- Certified Yoga Instructor, Registered with Yoga Alliance through the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers
- Certified Ayurvedic Yoga Therapist through the Sivananda Yoga Vedanta Centers and the CA College of Ayurveda
- Certified Ayurvedic Health Educator through the CA College of Ayurveda
- Certified in Ayurvedic Bliss Therapy Treatments through the Sivananda Vedanta Centers
- Certified Aromatherapist, Foundational through Floracopeia with David Crow and Jade Shutes
