Caroline McCarter has been practicing yoga since 1995, but it became more of an interest to her after taking a college yoga philosophy course in ‘97 during her undergraduate years at University of Michigan. She continued her studies there, eventually earning a Masters degree in Library and Information Science. While she excelled as a Librarian, the draw of her yoga studies pulled her away from that career. After several years of serious study, which include a masters in the field of Yoga, Caroline opened a private yoga therapy practice in Austin, TX in 2006. Most recently, she is finishing up her Doctoral degree in Physical Therapy from the University of Texas Medical Branch,
Most of Caroline’s yoga studies come from the Sri T. Krishnamacharya lineage, who has had the greatest influence on yoga in the modern world. He was a master of yoga, scholor of philosophies, and reputable healer. Caroline has proudly studied with 4 of his direct students.
Caroline is a certified Yoga Therapist by the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and a registered E-RYT. Caroline is also certified in First Aid and AHA Heart Saver CPR, and her Master’s of Library & Information Science has aided her mind to think logically in order to quickly analyze each individual session and delve into the right practice for you.
Caroline’s Doctorate and Yoga Training
September 2023-May 2026
Doctor Of Physical Therapy from University of Texas Medical Branch
Clinical Rotations: Results Orthopedic Outpatient, HCA Largo Acute In-patient focusing on Nero patients with stroke, SCI, transplants, and recent amputees.
September 2004-January 2006
Yoga Teacher Training with Sarahjoy Marsh / Portland, Oregon
Teacher training & apprenticeship in alignment with the high standards set forth by John Friend, founder and director of Anusara Yoga. Learn More »
October 2006-December 2006
Specialized training on the Science and Art of Yoga / Chennai, INDIA
Received teachings in authentic, classical yoga and ayurveda using a personal, holistic and logical approach from A.G. Indra and Ganesh Mohan. A.G. and Indra were long time students of Sri Krishnamacharya, studying along with Krishnamacharya’s son, Desikachar. They currently have two published works on Yoga, with focus on Therapeutics. Learn More »
A. G. Mohan & Indra Mohan
March 2008
Yoga for Multiple Sclerosis Training / Southlake, TX More »
April 2008
Vinyasa Krama Training with Srivatsa Ramaswami / Austin, TX More »
September 2009
25hrs of Yoga Workshops with Desikachar / Estes Park, CO More »
July 2011
Integrative Medicine Porgram’s Onocolgy Training for Yoga Therapists / Houston, TX More »
2011-2014
Svastha Private Yoga Therapy Program / Various Locations More »
Various Dates 2002-Current
Workshops lead by Menanka Desikachar, Kraftsow, Sonia Nelson, etc. Caroline loves to keep her skills sharp and attends continuing education conferences whenever she gets the chance.
