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This is Caryn.

I am on the far right with three of my girlfriends after a celebratory dinner.

I am on the far right with three of my girlfriends after a celebratory dinner.

Health Consultant. Yoga Instructor (E-RYT). Kids Yoga Instructor. Writer. Speaker. CURED Colon Cancer Survivor. I stress an integrative approach with specificity in Ayurveda.

After I had my 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 received 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? Savor the spice in life.

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 Embrace the Fall 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.

Then 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”
— Caryn O'Hara

What will you find?

When you visit my virtual living room, you will find my blog, video tips, and inbox goodness. (To receive my newsletter, you can also sign up in the pink box.) On the inside out blog, I may share a cup of my favorite soul-soothing tea, an exceptional recipe, exercise, quote, trend, or kombucha that is currently rocking my world. (Have you tried lavendar? One word: YUM.) My live events calendar 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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Big choices.      Bold moves.      The waiting stops now.

This Saturday! Connection lays the foundation for profound shift. . It's here to time well - just before the New Moon . . Sunrise. Meditation. Yoga. Ayurvedic breakfast. Self care. . 7/22 6-10a Isle of Palms Registration link in bio . Be like the flower turn your face to the sun. - Kalil Gibran . -•-------•-------•-------•-------•-------•-------•- #connection #sisters #sunrise #medicine #miniretreat #bettertogether @ellirichter . . . . . . #yoga #meditation #ayurveda #traveling #ayurvedic #health #counselor #adventure #retreats #weekendvibes
The creation of something new is not accomplished by the intellect but by the play instinct. - Carl Jung #play #create #creativeprocess . . . . . . #yoga #meditation #ayurveda #traveling #ayurvedic #health #counselor #adventure #retreats
How many giggles have you had lately? Want to up your baseline? Morning ritual is the IT medicine for discovering our joy. This golden nugget, @ellirichter, and I are hosting a MINI RETREAT this Saturday morning. 6-10a on IOP $33 Sunrise. Yoga. Meditation. Ayurvedic breakfast. Self care. CONNECTION. You will walk away with game changers that we include in our morning routine. This is a super fun atmosphere to once again Come ME AS YOU ARE and experience the neurological reset. If enhanced alignment with joy is your thing, this is your jam. Spaces limited! Click link in bio to reserve a spot for you and your girlfriends. #selfcare #women #empowerment #get #your #happy #joy #fix #connection #medicine #selflove . . . . . . #yoga #meditation #ayurveda #traveling #ayurvedic #health #counselor #adventure #retreats #relax #restore #reboot
Weekend wrap 🎬. On a scale from 1-10, 1=😩 and 10=😃, how happy are you? According to Charaka Samhita (one of the main original Ayurvedic texts), whether we want to follow our dharma, accumulate wealth, or find liberation, one must sustain health. We interact with nature in one of two ways to achieve this: harmony or disharmony. Here's a little check in. If we feel saddened on Sunday evening because the days ahead keep us from being ourselves, then we aren't living harmoniously. Shifting gears between work and play can be done by dancing among those qualities within our nature. If we're feeling low vibration emotions like fear and sadness about starting our work week, it's time to sit down and get honest with ourselves about what we enjoy doing/being the most. And wtf aren't we doing/being them? What aligns us with our waves of happiness? What allows us to feel like we are moving downstream? What brings us the most expansive thoughts? Accomplishment? Contentment? Gratitude? Ease? If you're not sure why you are where you are or where you're headed, it could be timely to work alongside someone who's trained to offer support in navigating the big picture one small piece at a time. Life is too damn short. Frequent sadness, anxiety, or a deep sense of burden can melt away once personal alignment is regained. If you resonate with being stuck or unfulfilled, I'd love to share these techniques that flush out BS with you. In years past, I experienced job frustration, lay off, even getting canned. Now my experience is one of entrepreneurship, collaborative events, public speaking, and offering my programs on the road - all of which allow me to lean into my strengths. While the goals I have for my clients are soul-centered, it helps to look at what's causing upset to determine where to start the conversation. If you're unhappy at work, with work, without work, all these examples are great reasons to get in touch. #conversationstarter #women #men #harmony #nature . . . . . #yoga #meditation #ayurveda #traveling #ayurvedic #health #counselor #adventure #retreats
All of this stuff - meditation, therapy, pharmaceuticals - is bullshit without friendship. You can't heal all by yourself. In no culture did anybody heal all by him or herself; you can't do it alone. - Michael Stone Deep appreciation for friends, the true medicine. (And appear to be sporting a 🍍head) #integrative #care #includes #laughter #datenight #standup #comedy #friends #squad #yoga #mediation #ayurveda #traveling #ayurvedic #health #counselor #adventure #retreats @matt_ohara_ @leigh_warren_designs
#merriamwebster refers to a teacher as a person. Experience tells me that isn't the only way to learn. One of the most helpful tools when in a tricky sitch is to ask spirit/source/universe to show us what the lesson is. What wisdom can I gain from this? What new perspective can I see? How can I see this differently? One of the mantras that stays close to my heart is one that gives rise to vibrational healing (if you are skeptical, check out Dr. Emoto's water experiment on #youtube) and clears obstacles from the path. Om Gam Ganapataye Namaha This is the root mantra of the mythological figure Ganesha. Lord Ganesh is the guardian of prosperity, beauty, grace and compassion. He is revered at the starting of all spiritual ceremonies and rituals in deference to his creation of new auspicious beginnings. He is also the embodiment of three virtues namely Siddhi, Buddhi, and Riddhi known as spirituality, wisdom, and prosperity. #awakening #perspective #consciousness #gratitude #attitude #ganesha #rise #up . 🙏🏼 shirt swag: @holycowyogacenter . Artwork on left: @john.duckworth . . . . . #yoga #meditation #ayurveda #traveling #ayurvedic #health #counselor #adventure #retreats @wearemissionyoga
Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes. - Thich Nhat Hanh We can cultivate present happiness by recalling memories through photos, sound, smell. We can tap into the brilliance of emotional memory, an invitation for the body's memories to rise to the surface so there's an alignment between gross (physical) and subtle (sensory/emotional) bodies. Cheers to that! #walkingonsunshine #merica #lake #life #tbt . . . . . . #yoga #meditation #ayurveda #traveling #ayurvedic #health #counselor #adventure #retreats #yes #to #joy #injection
Truth revealed: Today I'm at the hospital. Throwback photo to last Sunday I am laughing a lot. And crying. I feel happy, sad, angry, and scared. I am talking to my husband about feeling the feelings and not simply putting on a flash of a ☹️ and moving on. The only way is through; we must feel to heal and deal. (😉 @ellirichter) In my mind before I'm scanned, prodded, pricked, I breathe deeply and feel. I get in touch with the gratitude that courses my veins, the love that reminds me this too shall pass, the forgiveness that eventually quells my anger when impatience and judgement surface. Today I am healthy - in mind, body, and spirit. I choose to continue plotting a path of integrative care. In this life my significant role is to educate so we can raise the bar on the standards of care we receive to prevent further disease, strengthen tissues, and build vitality. I step up as a voice of patient advocacy. I step up as support for those who believe they're alone. I step up to STAND UP to healthcare providers who aren't up to speed with the power of diet and lifestyle choices. I publicly share my truth to change the face of cancer. I am not sick. I am vibrant and well. I have always known I am here in this life to observe, learn, share, and spearhead the unconventional route. I've never been a follower and when I tried I felt sad and moped around miserably. My biggest fear became cancer when my dad died from complications stemming from leukemia in 2005. If I didn't have to face my biggest fear mono y mono, I wouldn't have had the opportunities to grow in exactly the ways I was depleted. Damn. Those trauma teachers have powerful lessons. They hold space for consciousness shifts that could otherwise take lifetimes to happen. Awareness comes with its own challenges in this human experience. We can't un-know once information moves from the "don't know what we don't know" in the Venn diagram to the "know". What I can do with this life is continue to do all of the things that I have been put together to do. For this, I am grateful.💋 @_clasique_ 😉 yoga #meditation #Ayurveda #traveling #Ayurvedic #health #counselor #adventure #retreats #consciousness