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I am an Ayurvedic Health Consultant, wellness event planner, yoga instructor and colon cancer thriver. I use a unique integrative approach to living more moments in joy and guide you to do the same.

The fall is my favorite time of year, partly because the antidote to the season gives us all the reasons to sit back, receive, and rest. It’s something most of us find difficult and yet we all need it, sometimes desperately.

One of the best ways to calm the nervous system is to flush out the gut. It improves all facets of life, which is the reason I’ve developed this tried and true program. If you’re in the Charleston area, I’d love you to join us this year. It’s time to eat, sleep, and sex well!

7-Day Ayurvedic Fall Cleanse - Includes Meals
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This is a little background about my biggest awakening and how it plopped me into the happiest life I've ever imagined.

After I had a colon cancer removed, I had an ostomy for ten months. My large intestine was cut in two, part of it removed along with the tumor, and the other part sewn through the surface of my abdomen so I could eliminate. As bizarre as the procedure sounds to someone who is unfamiliar, the body can function very well that way. Yes, it was a change, but it also meant I got to live so I never had hard feelings about it.

I remember when I said out loud to someone for the first time that my insides were outside of my body. And just then, it clicked. This was my pathway to inside out living: a life of vibrancy, depth, and full-on vulnerability. Each day after my surgery I chose to let it all hang out and not be scared of the unknown. I decided I would be publicly open about my journey, and in turn I have gained an army of supporters who watch and cheer for me as I forge ahead. My surgeon asked me to be the Keynote Speaker at his annual Colorectal Cancer Symposium. Together he and I are the core of a major colon cancer screening awareness campaign through Roper St. Francis Cancer Center, where I receive the bulk of my treatment.

Now I offer a pathway to inside out healing. I provide guidance for others to gracefully navigate through the ebbs and flows of life. The protective suit of armor that so many of us wear is a means to get through the day but not through the muck. We have to be willing to feel the good, bad, and the ugly in order to shed layers and renew. Once that happens, true connection with self emerges. Creativity will flow. Doors will open. Life will improve. I am a down-to-earth, young-at-heart woman who infuses the wisdom from my studies and rawness of my own experiences with colon cancer, multiple major surgeries, life with an ostomy, the loss of my dad, grief, anxiety, and depression to help you remove blockages and maintain an optimal quality of life. I keep it real.

My motto? Connect to your innate healing wisdom.

My Programs

...equip you with a toolbox to soar beyond the ups and downs, twists and turns, rises and falls of life. There is a misconception that stress only happens when we are in a serious rut. But the reality is that it can weigh on our shoulders during happy times like holidays, weddings, and having a child. One thing is for sure: life is unpredictable. And it can get sticky! Whatever you do, do not resist the shifts. Change is there to help you, no matter how unsightly the gift wrap. And so am I.

I am here to meet you where you are NOW. Through my signature programming, I enlighten, enliven, and encourage YOU to:

  1. create space and time to connect with yourself;

  2. set goals;

  3. develop a clear set of priorities

  4. turn your dreams into your reality! (no kidding)

To manifest your biggest desires, we use these simple practices to maintain 1, set a pathway to 2, while keeping 3 in mind. 

If you are seeking a program that is completed crafted for you, I have a limited number of clients where I offer individual guidance. My Couch Conversations 1+1 offer unique insights that illuminate your true nature in a way that helps you predict the effects changes will have on your mental, physical, emotional, and soul bodies before it takes place. If you are looking for a dynamic package in person, I keep a few weekends open for full-on RESTORATION.

The result?

CONQUER YOUR FEARS. LIVE IN VIBRANT HEALTH. WIN THE SPIRITUAL JACKPOT.

“You have never known health the way you will when you start stopping the blame, shame, guilt, and excuses and put that time and energy toward your #1 investment: YOUR WELL BEING”

What will you find?

When you visit my virtual living room, you will find a myriad of programs that support your health, a down-to-earth yet honest approach, and inbox goodness.

My live events and online programming are here for you as well. Most of all, you gain instant access to tools specially designed to...

TURN YOUR CHALLENGE INTO YOUR GIFT.

Following a near-fatal illness, I now have the pleasure of leading a vibrant, all-in approach to life. I have twenty years of experience in teaching and coaching roles. My five senses strategies are built for you to pull in what you need for optimal health and learn how to let go of toxins. You will naturally refine your choices - from food and thoughts to relationships and general lifestyle. Believe me. Life can be easier and less stressful.

I love connecting. So kick off your shoes and make yourself at home. In this space, I offer my favorite ways to live a fully loaded, #insideout life. I enlighten, enliven, and encourage you by providing useful, digestible information that kicks your life into high gear.

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In Charleston, SC, America's Top City four years in a row and second city in the world according to Condé Nast, Caryn is one of 50 Most Progressive by Charlie Mag.

enlighten | v. t. - To make clear to the intellect or conscience; to shed the light of truth and knowledge upon.

enliven | v. t. - To give spirit or vivacity to; to make sprightly or cheerful.

encourage | v. t. - To give support, confidence, or hope to (someone).

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Simple choices. Profound shifts. The waiting, wondering, stressing stops now. Happiness awaits.

This positioning of the hands is a symbol of light and beauty rising from darkness, like a lotus blooming from muddy water, like enlightenment coming from near death experience. . I’ll be sharing my story intimately at @utopiacharleston this Sunday, 5-7p, at 27 Broad Street. . If you’re interested in experiencing what’s below the surface and beyond the simple hello how are yous, come listen. . We’ll also spend some time in contemplation of your own life experiences and how you’ve emerged brighter and more steadfast. . The proverbial light at the end of the tunnel is something we all experience again and again in all kinds of ways. . Let’s come together and notice what we go through and grow through. . So grateful for the invitation to speak and share from the heart. . Everyone is welcome! . 📷 @charlotteephoto . . .
A little foreshadowing on bundling up for the first time this season and enjoying the first holiday gathering all in one day...really bringing out the warmth of relationship... . When you find your people, the ones who are honest and open. . The ones who are ahead of the game . The ones who listen just as much - if not more - than talk . The ones who are bright and shiny yet happy to show you the parts that are tired and real . The ones who cheer you on . The ones who appreciate you for you . The ones who call you when they are seeking a friend . The ones you want to see because they cut through the crap quickly . The fun ones . The vulnerable ones . The ones who love to learn . And share . And grow. . Hold onto them. . And tell them how grateful you are for their presence in your life. . I am grateful to have a lot of thank yous to hand out to people who lift me up. . I’ll start here. . Thank you @staciebincharleston for being a gem in my life. Happy to know such a warm-hearted pitta driven gal who can throw a great party! . Tag someone who’s a spark of light in your life below. . You’ll both get the hit of gratitude when you do it. . Like a boomerang, the gratitude is offered and received. . . .
We wear so many hats. . Ever want to stop giving so much? . Feel the itch to simply show up and receive? . The opportunity to try new things, Xperience yourself without interruption or the call to be there for someone or something else? . Join @ellirichter and I - @the.x.perience - for a half day yoga retreat downtown in a beautiful spot with one of the most impressive aerial views of the Holy City. . Arrive just as you are. Leave with less attachment to titles you’ve been given, hats you’ve worn, ready to enjoy the holidays. . Our selected benefactor is @breadandbutterchs, a burgeoning nonprofit aimed at connecting Charleston’s hospitality industry with the community at large through staffing and service initiatives. . . Swoon. . End your year on a high note! . Ticket link in my profile or through @the.x.perience . . 📷 @arielle.simmons . . .
In relationship - if we are fortunate - we digest all kinds of thoughts, words, emotions, and sensations. . The digestive system is not and has never been limited to what we often refer to it as - salivary glands, pharynx, esophagus, stomach, small and large intestines, and the rectum. . This system of digesting food is linked to the mind - how we digest thought, respond to circumstance, discern, and decision make. . These systems are connected to the heart - how we feel, how we spread love or fear, illuminate or dim, radiate or contract. . All of this digesting cannot happen if we are willing to recognize the spectrum of thoughts/feels. . All of this digesting can happen with more ease and less time if we commit to breathing into that awareness. . Prana/chi goes where the mind directs it. . If you have pain or discomfort physically, the body has stagnation there - read: not digesting but holding/clenching/stressing. . So instead of avoiding (staying über busy) or numbing (pain relievers), take s moment to feel what you feel and breathe deeply while doing it. . You might just poop out some anger that’s been lodged for a very long time. . Photo: me giving my buddy @ellirichter a blanket at the end of @jennilanehart and my Hustle & Flow - term my hubs and I use for full on grounding body-to-body. . By connecting physical and breathing, the nervous system relaxes and heart energy expands. . *there are always exceptions to the rule and sometimes body to body contact is not the answer. Know the science and only do this if you know the person very, very, very well! . . .
I have a thank you and two questions for you. . . This year 11.11 definitely brought with it larger than earthly relationships and a sense of pure connection. . Days like that truly are out of this world. 🚀 . Days like that aren’t something we are guaranteed no matter how much event planning and marketing communication goes into it. . It’s about the people who show up, the fun-loving spirit you offer up, and your openness to receive. . Thank you for being in my life. 🙏🏼 . At that vibration level, only universal emotions and interactions can spontaneously create such a joyful experience. . Thank you, #charleston for coming out yesterday morning and enjoying that break in the cold to feel the sun on your skin. . Thank you for all those smiles and belly laughter. . @jennilanehart and I are forever grateful. . Charleston, we’ll see you in the spring! . NOLA and Greenville, SC, we’re coming for you! . Happy to report I’m feeling physically stiff yet energetically aligned on this #motivationmonday. . Here’s what my day looks like: Breakfast Walk pups Workout December 1st Mini Retreat planning Spring event mapping Lunch Daydreaming about thanksgiving Summer event mapping Chill Last Self Care 101 women’s group meeting . What are doing to stay aligned with your larger vision? . What are you doing to be present and take care of yourself? . Join the conversation and comment below 👇🏽 . . .
We can dance if we want to, we can leave your friends behind Cause your friends don't dance and if they don't dance Well they're are no friends of mine - men without hats 🎶 . . Hustle and Flow is TOMORROW!! . . We went out and rocked it last night on the dance floor at @thecommodorechs and we are READY for you! . . Weather is sunny and 60 tomorrow! . 100% chance of belly laughter. . 0% chance of you leaving before you receive your hit of the big hormone oxytocin with a giant heaping of endorphins to brighten your entire week! . . 11.11 is the most aligned day of the year, so if you wanna feel good... . Tickets through link in profile! . . .
Work versus play...building from yesterday... . When we make a commitment to ourselves and our highest good, the ripple creates a worldwide benefit. . . Our intentions are magnified. . Let’s feel our feelings openly. Remember napping is medicine and nothing to be ashamed of. ...that some years are tough, really tough. Shadow is required for us to step into our light. ...that sometimes structured routines are medicine. ...that within the structures that help sustain us, openness to new ways and spontaneity is medicine too. ...that boundaries are essential for us all. . Take some time to be still. To feel. To notice where the mind wants to take you and witness it instead of feeding it. ...Hello, rabbit hole! I remember you! Nice to see you. I am grateful for the lessons you've offered me. I am choosing not to believe you anymore. . Whether you are in a seated meditation or cleaning up the house in a mindful moving meditation of sorts, take a step back from your thinking mind and watch it. Being a witness - versus an emotional active participant - is the key to noticing without judgement. . ➡️ Start redistributing your fvcks. ⬅️ Notice how much lighter and in the flow of life (instead of resisting what's happening) you feel when you just stop giving so much attention and energy to things that DON'T allow you to shine your light. Notice the traps that tantalize you. The familiar ones that are easy to entertain and engage with are the most tricky. They tend to be the ones that trigger us. . The science 🤓 ... When we trigger, experiences go past the prefrontal cortex (conscious mind) and skip straight to the limbic system (unconscious mind), which is known as the reptilian brain because it's the oldest part of our grey matter and the part that reacts [think sympathetic fight/flight/freeze] instead of responds mindfully. . The amygdala is the part of the brain where we actually trigger, allowing us to save our own lives in present danger. . Having this happen over spilled milk isn’t necessary. . Having this happen when we forget to respond to an email isn’t necessary. . What are you choosing to give less effs about? . . .