Our Teachers
Syl Carson, Founding Director
C.T.Y.T, RYT
Syl Carson, Founding Director
C.T.Y.T, RYT
In 2000 Syl obtained her Certification as a Yoga Instructor from the White Lotus Foundation, Santa Barbara, CA (a non-dogmatic foundation that certifies from a therapeutic Hatha yoga approach) from Ganga White & Tracey Rich.
Ganga is often referred to as "The Architect of American Yoga". He opened the first yoga center in the United States in 1967. He conducted the first Yoga Teacher Training in the U.S in 1968. Ganga holds the honored title of "Yogiraj (meaning King of Yogis).
Ganga taught Syl the importance of blending the best of many yoga modalities into an inspired, pragmatic practice, which requires skill and mastery as opposed to training and routine. This is the central philosophy Syl passes on to her students that are awarded Certification as Bodhi Yoga™ Instructors.
Following her certification with Ganga, Syl founded the parent company of Bodhi Yoga™, White Mountain Yoga, located in Provo, Utah. Her Center for Bodhi Yoga™ is cradled at the base of the 9000-foot Mount Timpanogos in the heart of the Wasatch Mountain range where Syl was born.
In 2002 she was awarded certification as an Advanced Master Thai Partner Yoga Therapist from Saul David Raye.
Syl has over 10,000 hours of yoga study, receiving training in seven separate yoga modalities including: Ashtanga, Hatha, Kundalini, Iyengar, Restorative, Chakra Therapy Yoga and “Nuad Bo Rarn” Traditional Northern Thai Partner Yoga Therapy. She uses her understanding of the subtle nuances of mind/body interplay as she leads Bodhi Yoga™classes with compassion, and humor.
Syl has released two Yoga workbooks, Five Yoga DVDs and Six CDs, and the brand new WMY Home Study DVD Programthrough White Mountain Multi-Media L.L.C. In 2004 she was a featured presenter in the 20-hour MindValley Chakra 7 DVD study course.
Syl has also been a regular guest on the KJZZ TV morning program called "The Home Team", on the local Utah channel 14. During her appearances with host Maria Carr, Syl shares a Yoga moment, with information on the benefits of the practice.
Syl has dedicated her life’s work to her son Tom, who with his coming restored her sight & to Rex Croft Kocherhans, who's love and kindness helped her eyes adjust to the light.
In 2000 Syl obtained her Certification as a Yoga Instructor from the White Lotus Foundation, Santa Barbara, CA (a non-dogmatic foundation that certifies from a therapeutic Hatha yoga approach) from Ganga White & Tracey Rich.Syl has over 10,000 hours of yoga study, receiving training in seven separate yoga modalities including: Ashtanga, Hatha, Kundalini, Iyengar, Restorative, Chakra Therapy Yoga and “Nuad Bo Rarn” Traditional Northern Thai Partner Yoga Therapy. She uses her understanding of the subtle nuances of mind/body interplay as she leads Bodhi Yoga™classes with compassion, and humor.
Bodhi's Thai Partner Yoga Practitioner
Jami Stillwell, LMT
Jami discovered TPYT in 2005, when she began receiving sessions to aid in recovery from a chronic illness. Having started out as a receiver rather than a giver of TPYT, she is personally acquainted with the amazing effects it can have on mind, body and spirit. The best thing about Jami's gift as a TPYT Practitioner is that she inherently knows how it should feel, and is able to impart that wisdom into her client's needs during as she gives her sessions.
Jami's love of TPYT is what inspired her to pursue a career in bodywork. She has been practicing Massage Therapy since 2009 and is currently working on completing her TPYT Practitioner certification through the Bodhi Yoga Center. Being a body worker and healer has become an essential part who she is, and she embraces the opportunity to touch her client's lives in such a real and sacred way.
Schedule your Session with Jami HERE!
Andrea Ashton
Andrea has practiced yoga for eight years. She certified in Ashtanga yoga 4 years ago and found a sincere desire to expand her yoga training. She is currently working on certification in Bodhi Yoga and loves the freedom and expanded wisdom it has brought to both her practice and teaching.
She teaches inspiring and supportive BodhiFlow and Bodhi Yin Restorative class that will leave you feeling balanced, clear and liberated.
Frances Tolman
Frances has practiced Yoga for over 25 years. She has practiced Bodhi Yoga™ for the past seven years. In 2006 Frances was awarded her Bodhi Yoga™ Instructor Certification.
She teaches yoga in an easy to understand and engaging way, specializing in Meditation. She feels the benefits of yoga can be completely accessible regardless of age, or physical ability. In addition to her yoga practice Frances nurtures a beautiful rose garden as well as an avid interest in gemstones.
Karen Beagles
Karen began her study of yoga with Syl at Bodhi Yoga™ in 2005. She had practiced yoga off and on for several years prior to that, never dreaming she could find this in-depth level of yoga study in Utah County. In 2008 Karen was awarded 200-hour level Bodhi Yoga™ Certification.
Learning, practicing, and teaching the Bodhi Yoga™ Power Flow has brought her into a whole new level of yoga practice. Karen also loves to teach restorative poses and has a special love for chanting, another really deep and wonderful aspect of yoga. If you asked Karen what yoga can do, she would say: "Yoga has completely changed my life. It has brought me into a higher state of being. It has reshaped not only my body, but my mind and spirit too, in such a healthy way!"
Bodhi's Thai Partner Yoga Practitioner
Jami Stillwell, LMT
Jami discovered TPYT in 2005, when she began receiving sessions to aid in recovery from a chronic illness. Having started out as a receiver rather than a giver of TPYT, she is personally acquainted with the amazing effects it can have on mind, body and spirit. The best thing about Jami's gift as a TPYT Practitioner is that she inherently knows how it should feel, and is able to impart that wisdom into her client's needs during as she gives her sessions.
Jami's love of TPYT is what inspired her to pursue a career in bodywork. She has been practicing Massage Therapy since 2009 and is currently working on completing her TPYT Practitioner certification through the Bodhi Yoga Center. Being a body worker and healer has become an essential part who she is, and she embraces the opportunity to touch her client's lives in such a real and sacred way.
Schedule your Session with Jami HERE!
Andrea has practiced yoga for eight years. She certified in Ashtanga yoga 4 years ago and found a sincere desire to expand her yoga training. She is currently working on certification in Bodhi Yoga and loves the freedom and expanded wisdom it has brought to both her practice and teaching. Frances has practiced Yoga for over 25 years. She has practiced Bodhi Yoga™ for the past seven years. In 2006 Frances was awarded her Bodhi Yoga™ Instructor Certification.Karen Beagles
Karen began her study of yoga with Syl at Bodhi Yoga™ in 2005. She had practiced yoga off and on for several years prior to that, never dreaming she could find this in-depth level of yoga study in Utah County. In 2008 Karen was awarded 200-hour level Bodhi Yoga™ Certification. Learning, practicing, and teaching the Bodhi Yoga™ Power Flow has brought her into a whole new level of yoga practice. Karen also loves to teach restorative poses and has a special love for chanting, another really deep and wonderful aspect of yoga. If you asked Karen what yoga can do, she would say: "Yoga has completely changed my life. It has brought me into a higher state of being. It has reshaped not only my body, but my mind and spirit too, in such a healthy way!"
Justein has a sincere love for the traditions of Kundalini Yoga. She has practiced, and assisted Kundalini Yoga Classes for the past three years. She loves the energy of movement and the balancing effect is has on the whole body mind system.
Justine has just completed the Bodhi Yoga 200-hour Winter 2009 Immersion weekends and is working toward her Certification assisting in yoga classes and leading the Thursday evening Kundalini Yoga class at The Bodhi Yoga™ Center.
Janet Barlow, BSW, Vibrational Healing Practitioner
Janet has been teaching Energy Medicine Classes in Utah Valley for many years. In addition to teaching classes and facilitating Gateways, she offers private energy healing sessions.
The Bodhi Yoga™ Center is fortunate to have Janet teaching monthly vibrational healing classes. She loves sharing the information she has gained on her own personal journey with others.
Justein has a sincere love for the traditions of Kundalini Yoga. She has practiced, and assisted Kundalini Yoga Classes for the past three years. She loves the energy of movement and the balancing effect is has on the whole body mind system. Justine has just completed the Bodhi Yoga 200-hour Winter 2009 Immersion weekends and is working toward her Certification assisting in yoga classes and leading the Thursday evening Kundalini Yoga class at The Bodhi Yoga™ Center.
Janet Barlow, BSW, Vibrational Healing Practitioner
Janet has been teaching Energy Medicine Classes in Utah Valley for many years. In addition to teaching classes and facilitating Gateways, she offers private energy healing sessions. The Bodhi Yoga™ Center is fortunate to have Janet teaching monthly vibrational healing classes. She loves sharing the information she has gained on her own personal journey with others.
