Speaking & Media

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Carla Wainwright is an internationally celebrated yoga teacher, co-founder of Chinook Yoga Studio, and creator of Embracing Shakti Temple and Embracing Shakti Movement. Known for her devotion to feminine wisdom and empowerment, she supports women in her online temple, free journeys, and also through international retreats.
Over her 23+ year teaching career, Carla has led over 40 retreats, trained more than 100 yoga teachers, and has taught thousands of students in practices from Yin Yoga to Vinyasa and Pre-Natal.
She is a former senior faculty member of the SOYA Yoga Teacher Training Program, is a registered yoga teacher with Yoga Alliance (E-RYT500) and is also a member of the International Yoga Teachers Association and the International Breathwork Foundation.
Carla also uses her platform to highlight awareness to global issues including social justice, sex trafficking, and women. Her charities of choice are Guria India, Moon Time Sisters, and Native Women’s Association of Canada.
She lives in Prince George with her husband, children and beloved pets. You can find her on Instagram @carlawainwright.
SPEAKING OR INTERVIEW INQUIRIES: Please email carla@carlawainwright.com
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EMBRACING SHAKTI TEMPLE
A community devoted to sisterhood, Shakti and way of the feminine, the Embracing Shakti Temple is a safe and sacred place for women to gather, connect and explore their feminine wisdom.
EMBRACING SHAKTI MOVEMENT
The Embracing Shakti Movement is a virtual 13 day journey focused on embracing the power of Shakti through simple and easy 10 minute rituals designed for enhanced connection, honouring, and presence. Each day you receive access to a video practice, and for less than 10 minutes a day you can bring focus back to yourself, your amazing gifts and feel more alive than ever.



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