Consultant, Therapist and yoga teacher.

Welcome 

I specialise in providing expert guidance in governance, writing, mind-body coaching, and trauma-informed therapy. My mission is to help you unlock your full potential and lead a fulfilling life. Whether you're an individual or a business, I am here to support you on your journey.

Services

COMMUNICATIONS Expertise

I have expertise in governance and leadership. I can support you in strategic planning and team dynamics.

I am a highly skilled writer in both creative arts and corporate arenas.

 

Trauma-informed Therapy

 My compassionate approach focuses on empowering you to welcome all parts of your inner world, to move forward with hope in your heart.

I am available in-person and remotely.

Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga

Embark on a journey of self-discovery and healing, with traditional Ashtanga Yoga, in the lineage of Krishnamacharya and the Jois family of Mysore, India.

I am currently available as a cover teacher and private teacher around the world.

 

What types of projects do you handle?

I can coach your governance or executive leaders in community relationships, strategy development, logic modelling and planning.

I handle a wide variety of writing projects, including but not limited to scripts for theatre, documentary, corporate leadership, articles, blogs, website content, and business communication materials. My areas of expertise are wellness, Yoga, theatre and food systems.

Let me help you craft your message with precision and creativity.

What approach do you take in trauma-informed therapy?

In trauma-informed therapy, I take a wholistic approach, with a toolbox of techniques from Yoga therapy, mindfulness meditation, Hakomi therapy, Transactional Analysis, MbIT, Deathwalking and Embodied Processing.

I am available in person and remotely.

More about my background in Yoga.

I have practiced Yoga since 2001, in New Zealand and have been teaching since 2006. I have been blessed with 2 senior teachers,who were both trained in Mysore, India; Nicky Knoff in my early years and then Peter Sanson since 2011. I have apprenticed to Peter since 2012, as his assistant and as a teacher in his shala AYHB 2015-2022.

I connected with the Jois Family Yoga shalas (KPJAYI & SYC), in Mysore, in 2023, after raising my own family for 20 years. I am deeply grateful for the wisdom of Saraswathi Jois, supported by her daughter Sharmila as well as the energy and dedication of Sharath Jois. I studied with them over a period of 6 months in 2023 and continue long-term with them throughout 2024.

I have benefitted from ongoing study in New Zealand and with my beloved teachers in India; Yoga Shastras, ancient Sanskrit texts, mantra, japa, mudra and pranayama. Deep gratitude to BNS Iyengar, Arvind Pare, Sindhoora and Lakshmish Bath.

Yoga asana (postural practice) in the school of Ashtanga, benefits individuals both physically and mentally. It promotes self-awareness, stress reduction, and personal growth. With dedicated practice, students will gain strength and flexibility in body and mind, whilst slowly gaining an understanding of the nature of self and the nature of reality. I am available for short-term cover teaching and private lessons.

Contact us

Reach out to me today and take the first step towards positive change.

Location

Gemma Carroll
Mysore, India and Napier, New Zealand

About me

I am an expert in communications, with a passion for wholistic therapies and regenerative projects.

I am dedicated to Ashtanga Yoga, Vedanta Philosophy, writing, mind-body coaching, and trauma-informed therapy; all in service to individuals and organisations around the world.

I believe in the transformative power of integrated solutions that nurture planet, mind, body, and spirit.