Testimonials

Carolina during her Viniyoga Therapy training with Menaka Desikachar

Peggy H

Client for over 10 years

Yoga practice with Carolina Dear has changed my life in a wonderful way. I used to rely on walking or machines for exercise. When my knees started to bother me I looked for something different to keep me physically active. I was blessed to discover yoga with Carolina. Her yoga instruction is not a “one size fits all” approach. She is deeply knowledgeable in multiple styles of yoga and combines and modifies them to suit each student’s physical needs & abilities. I have seen my body change in good ways over the last decade. At 71, my core is stronger, I walk without stooping or compensating, my range of motion has improved, and I have developed more strength. Carolina tailored yoga to guide me through bad knees, a severed rotator cuff, and double spinal fusion. I will forever be grateful for her caring instruction!

Merelie k

CLIENT FOR OVER 10 YEARS

I recently received treatment from Carolina – it was most successful!  Carolina is an extremely knowledgeable and kind Ayurvedic Specialist Practitioner – she is also an attentive listener.   For a long time, I had digestive issues that disrupted my life. With Carolina’s guidance and expertise  of combining a personalized Ayurvedic medicinal healing plan with an  improved diet, I now feel great! Above and beyond my digestive imbalance clearing up, the vast knowledge I gained from Carolina specific to my system is priceless in keeping me on a healthy path. I strongly recommend Carolina for her treatments of health issues –  she truly has a gift of healing.   

Carolina Dear with teacher Shiva Rea
Carolina during her Viniyoga training with Gary Kraftsow



Carol H

Client for over 10 years

Rheumatoid Arthritis has been my constant companion for the last thirty-four years. Pain, stress, hospitalization, and a myriad of drug trials that did nothing were just part of my life. Then Carolina Dear introduced me to Reiki. 

Reiki was totally foreign to me. I had never heard the word before and had no concept of its meaning. Carolina explained how, as a Reiki therapist, she would channel healing energy through her hands and transfer it to my body, concentrating on the areas that need it most. This healing energy would help both mentally and physically. I was eager to begin. 

From that very first session with Carolina I was able to achieve a state of relaxation and release. I could feel myself sailing away to a beautiful, deep, healing land, and I relaxed there. I awakened when Carolina sounded her glass chime. I was rested yet energized. Painful spots were better. Reiki was wonderful! 

Reiki not only made a believer out of me; my husband who is a Type 1 Diabetic and has neuropathy, has also started seeing Carolina. Both of us have talked about feeling the energy flowing through our bodies when Carolina conducted a Reiki session. 

Reiki sessions will give one a mental lift as well as reduce anxiety and lessen pain levels. My husband and I are very grateful to Carolina for introducing us to Reiki. 

Peggy R

CLIENT FOR OVER 10 YEARS

I started taking yoga lessons from Carolina Dear several years ago. I was in my 60s when I began, and I was amazed how much she helped me to slowly gain strength and flexibility without soreness or
suffering. I also noticed that I was gradually becoming a little calmer and more focused. I told myself that this was a form of exercise that I needed to stick with because I could practice it well into old age. I have had joint issues since my 30s, and I feel yoga has truly helped me with those. I believe I am much more mobile and flexible today than I would have been if I had not started practicing yoga. Carolina is gifted in helping to detect issues or weaknesses in the bodies of her clients and focusing on improving those. She is extremely well trained and supplements her tremendous knowledge with a true concern for the well-being of her clients. We are so fortunate to have an instructor with her expertise and caring available in our community.

Carolina during her Viniyoga therapy training with Clara Collins

Whether you’re looking to begin or advance your yoga practice, be healed by the ancient art of ayruveda, or feel your energy restored by a Reiki Master, you can contact Carolina here.