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The creator of SmartFLOW Yoga, Annie is an international Yoga teacher based in Northern California. Known as a "teacher's teacher" she has created a well-respected system of Yoga practice and Teaching methodology. Annie's playful personality and focused intelligence bring depth, clarity and exuberance to her classes. A committed student, Annie continues to bring her passion and curiosity, love of anatomy, evolutionary movement, meditation and classical philosophy into her teachings.Annie is the author of SmartFLOW Yoga, a complete set of practice DVDs produced by Udaya, and Yoga for Total Back Care, a DVD produced by Yoga Journal, and several SmartFLOW manuals. She contributes regularly to Yoga Journal. An influential Teacher Trainer since 2003, Annie leads 200/500 trainings and workshops globally. SmartFLOW Yoga is a modern approach with an anatomically sound foundation and inspired, creative sequencing, which is rooted in deep respect for the lineages of Integral, Iyengar and Ashtanga Yoga. Annie is committed to mindfulness, which inevitably leads to spiritual development and light-heartedness. SmartFLOW Yoga guides you to know your true Self. With the knowledge of the true Self comes compassion, peace and appreciation for all life.

Styles

Level 2

Annie's Retreat

Hatha +1 more with Annie Carpenter

This three-day program weaves together active and restorative yoga with breathwork and meditation for a well-rounded weekend retreat. Take some well-deserved time for yourself—begin with soothing Friday evening yoga, then enjoy a calming morning meditation and afternoon yoga practice on Saturday, followed by cleansing morning breathwork and supportive evening yoga on Sunday. You’ll use plenty of props so you can get deep into poses with less effort, helping you close the weekend feeling totally revived.

Level 2

Find Your Teacher, Progress Your Flow

Vinyasa Flow with 6 teachers

What once felt unsteady is now feeling more solid. It’s time to find out where your practice can go from here. This program will set you up with six incredible teachers, who will help you move beyond the basics in their own unique ways. Add flavor to your flow with exciting new poses and next-level techniques. This is all about discovering what inspires you.

Level 1

Yoga for Newcomers

Hatha with Annie Carpenter

This program is perfect for new yogis looking to gain knowledge of basic poses and become comfortable enough to attend in-person classes. Each practice will get a bit more challenging, culminating with a fun sequence that integrates everything you've learned. Remember, yoga should always feel good so feel free to modify as needed.

Injury Recovery: Shoulders

Annie Carpenter • Hatha

This slow, steady Hatha practice helps you rebuild strength and confidence on your road to recovery. The methodical, prop-assisted sequence moves with intention to regain your upper body range of motion. Explore internal to external rotations and arm flexion to extensions, combined with Child’s Pose, Down Dog at a wall, Reverse Tabletop prep, and Vinyasas on a chair. This class previously aired on June 12, 2025.

Injury Recovery: Wrists

Annie Carpenter • Hatha

This gentle class explores a short protocol to re-train and re-strengthen your wrists. You’ll move with steady, patient attention as you heal, supporting yourself to return to your practice gradually. With 360-degree wrist stretches, overhead stretches, and Plank prep at a wall, find the 12 essential points in your hand to reconnect to your strength. This class previously aired on June 5, 2025.

Wall Yoga For Steadiness

Annie Carpenter • Hatha

This Hatha practice uses a wall as a prop to deepen your awareness and create more balance in alignment. You'll discover a newfound sense of steadiness in standing and balancing postures while awakening your body and softening into poses. Postures include variations of Chair, Down Dog, Parsvottanasana (Pyramid Pose), Trikonasana (Triangle Pose), and Utthita Hasta Padangusthasana (Extended Hand-To-Toe Pose). This class previously aired on May 29, 2025.