About Carol
Carol Oveross, RYT, Yoga Instructor & Artist
YOGA
Carol has had a Yoga practice for over 27 years and has been
teaching her gentle Hatha yoga classes to all levels (Adults, Chair
Yoga, Children, pre-natal and post-natal) all over the Verde Valley
in Arizona for four years.
Carol is trained by Integrative Yoga Therapy (IYT) and is
credentialed by the Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher,
(RYT). She has a two-year certification in CPR and Automated
External Defibrillation (AED). Because of her specialized
training with Healthways, Inc. she is certified to instruct gentle
"Chair Yoga" classes at various gyms in the Verde Valley.
Carol has a gentle, nurturing approach to teaching her yoga classes,
and says that she teaches "INNERCISE"... because, yoga is more
than exercise - it is a practice of mind-body connection through
deep breathing, stretching and asanas (postures), where ALL the
systems of the body are revitalized.” (See below for a
testimonial.)..
Testimonial #1:
"It was December 2004 when my husband suddenly passed away due to complications of a heart
attack. We had been married 41 years and the shock of this event was too much for me to bear.
Since I have no family, and I had to handle all of the legal matters alone.
As a result, I was a nervous wreck and became depressed which lead me to become very ill. My
friends were concerned about my mental state. After many lab tests, it was determined by my
doctor that I was suffering from anxiety, which was the caused my illness.
Then, one day in 2007, a friend introduced me to Carol's Gentle Yoga which was being taught by
Carol Oveross in Camp Verde, AZ.
At first, I could not perform the postures (Asanas) on the mat on the floor, as my blood presssure
was high and I experienced dizziness, so I began with her simple 'Chair Yoga.'
As time went by, I noticed I was no longer feeling depressed. I was watching my diet, and with
practice, I became more flexible, balanced, strong in mind and body, and my blood pressure
lowered. Even my posture improved. I can now perform yoga Asanas on the mat on the floor,
practice meditation, and have developed a spiritual awareness, which is an important aspect of
Hatha Yoga, that Carol includes. When my husband passed away I weighed 162 pounds, and I
now keep my weight at approximately 130 pounds. Many of my friends compliment me on how
well I look due to the change that has come over me in just three short years of time. ..
Yoga has opened doors to many new interests for me. I have become a new person with a
positive outlook on life, thanks to Carol's encouragement and her gentle and knowledgeable
approach to teaching.
I soon will be 80 years old and have gone back to teaching dog obedience classes privately, and
also volunteer to teach dog obedience at Yavapai College as a facilitator for the OLLI program
(Osher LifeLong Learning Institute)."
"Yoga saved my life!"
by Doris McFadden, Camp Verde, AZ
ART
Along with facilitating gentle Yoga classes for the Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute (OLLI) at Yavapai College for the last three
semesters, Carol is also a talented artist and has facilitated art
classes for OLLI entitled: "Figure That!" and “Create your own
Sketching Journal” for the last two years. Her artwork has been
exhibited in Los Angeles, California, as well as in Sedona, Clarkdale,
Camp Verde and Cottonwood in Arizona. Her Artwork can be viewed
currently at Artisan's Gallery in the Beaver Creek Bookstore in Camp
Verde and at The Healing Arts Center in Old Town Cottonwood, AZ .
Testimonial #2:
"Many years ago, as a child, I would spend hours on the floor with a pad and pencil drawing all
sorts of fanciful images. I was in a different world of my own.
Through the years in school and college, I enjoyed art classes. Then, as time passed, I didn't
take much time for art, as I became involved with jobs, marriage, and other activities. So, my
artistic abilities became somewhat dormant.
It is only in the past two years that I have again become involved with art, since I have more
time, now that I'm retired. I signed up for some art classes with Carol Oveross through the
Osher LifeLong Learning Program
(OLLI) offered at the Verde Campus of Yavapai College in Clarkdale, AZ.
Through Carol's teaching and encouragement, I've not only learned some new techniques, but I
have re-discovered that "Other world" I was in when I was a child. I find that time flies when
I am caught up in the activity of creating art. It also is a form of meditation for me.
Carol has an innate ability to bring out the best in her students through her joy of teaching. I
have seen her encourage students who think they can't draw very well, suddenly blossom into
enthusiastic artistic individuals.
Her philosophy seems to be what everyone has the ability to be creative and they can express
themselves artistically.
Carol has a zest for life which comes through in her talent as an artist and yoga
instructor, which, in turn, encourages students to excel in her classes and to grow as
individuals."
by Doris M., Camp Verde, AZ.
YOGA
Carol has had a Yoga practice for over 27 years and has been
teaching her gentle Hatha yoga classes to all levels (Adults, Chair
Yoga, Children, pre-natal and post-natal) all over the Verde Valley
in Arizona for four years.
Carol is trained by Integrative Yoga Therapy (IYT) and is
credentialed by the Yoga Alliance as a Registered Yoga Teacher,
(RYT). She has a two-year certification in CPR and Automated
External Defibrillation (AED). Because of her specialized
training with Healthways, Inc. she is certified to instruct gentle
"Chair Yoga" classes at various gyms in the Verde Valley.
Carol has a gentle, nurturing approach to teaching her yoga classes,
and says that she teaches "INNERCISE"... because, yoga is more
than exercise - it is a practice of mind-body connection through
deep breathing, stretching and asanas (postures), where ALL the
systems of the body are revitalized.” (See below for a
testimonial.)..
Testimonial #1:
"It was December 2004 when my husband suddenly passed away due to complications of a heart
attack. We had been married 41 years and the shock of this event was too much for me to bear.
Since I have no family, and I had to handle all of the legal matters alone.
As a result, I was a nervous wreck and became depressed which lead me to become very ill. My
friends were concerned about my mental state. After many lab tests, it was determined by my
doctor that I was suffering from anxiety, which was the caused my illness.
Then, one day in 2007, a friend introduced me to Carol's Gentle Yoga which was being taught by
Carol Oveross in Camp Verde, AZ.
At first, I could not perform the postures (Asanas) on the mat on the floor, as my blood presssure
was high and I experienced dizziness, so I began with her simple 'Chair Yoga.'
As time went by, I noticed I was no longer feeling depressed. I was watching my diet, and with
practice, I became more flexible, balanced, strong in mind and body, and my blood pressure
lowered. Even my posture improved. I can now perform yoga Asanas on the mat on the floor,
practice meditation, and have developed a spiritual awareness, which is an important aspect of
Hatha Yoga, that Carol includes. When my husband passed away I weighed 162 pounds, and I
now keep my weight at approximately 130 pounds. Many of my friends compliment me on how
well I look due to the change that has come over me in just three short years of time. ..
Yoga has opened doors to many new interests for me. I have become a new person with a
positive outlook on life, thanks to Carol's encouragement and her gentle and knowledgeable
approach to teaching.
I soon will be 80 years old and have gone back to teaching dog obedience classes privately, and
also volunteer to teach dog obedience at Yavapai College as a facilitator for the OLLI program
(Osher LifeLong Learning Institute)."
"Yoga saved my life!"
by Doris McFadden, Camp Verde, AZ
ART
Along with facilitating gentle Yoga classes for the Osher Lifelong
Learning Institute (OLLI) at Yavapai College for the last three
semesters, Carol is also a talented artist and has facilitated art
classes for OLLI entitled: "Figure That!" and “Create your own
Sketching Journal” for the last two years. Her artwork has been
exhibited in Los Angeles, California, as well as in Sedona, Clarkdale,
Camp Verde and Cottonwood in Arizona. Her Artwork can be viewed
currently at Artisan's Gallery in the Beaver Creek Bookstore in Camp
Verde and at The Healing Arts Center in Old Town Cottonwood, AZ .
Testimonial #2:
"Many years ago, as a child, I would spend hours on the floor with a pad and pencil drawing all
sorts of fanciful images. I was in a different world of my own.
Through the years in school and college, I enjoyed art classes. Then, as time passed, I didn't
take much time for art, as I became involved with jobs, marriage, and other activities. So, my
artistic abilities became somewhat dormant.
It is only in the past two years that I have again become involved with art, since I have more
time, now that I'm retired. I signed up for some art classes with Carol Oveross through the
Osher LifeLong Learning Program
(OLLI) offered at the Verde Campus of Yavapai College in Clarkdale, AZ.
Through Carol's teaching and encouragement, I've not only learned some new techniques, but I
have re-discovered that "Other world" I was in when I was a child. I find that time flies when
I am caught up in the activity of creating art. It also is a form of meditation for me.
Carol has an innate ability to bring out the best in her students through her joy of teaching. I
have seen her encourage students who think they can't draw very well, suddenly blossom into
enthusiastic artistic individuals.
Her philosophy seems to be what everyone has the ability to be creative and they can express
themselves artistically.
Carol has a zest for life which comes through in her talent as an artist and yoga
instructor, which, in turn, encourages students to excel in her classes and to grow as
individuals."
by Doris M., Camp Verde, AZ.
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