After years of having “too much fun” in the heady world of electronic music, Carl found yoga as a soothing and healing antidote to the weekly barrage.
Following an obsessional early foray into this new world of yoga, he enthusiastically bounded into his first teacher training unaware of how his future would open up.
From founding the inimitable, pioneering yoga studio Stretch in East London in 2012 and growing the favourite boutique wellness event Exhale Festival; Carl has been at the bleeding-edge of the new developments in yoga, movement and well-being practices for the last 15 years.
A yoga teacher-trainer at the highest possible level and an experienced breath-work facilitator, Carl has worked with thousands of well-being professionals to help them up-skill for their own clients and nourish themselves in the process.
Below are some of the concepts, brands and communities that Carl has founded, developed and inspired…
Stretch
Broadway Market, Hackney & Columbia Road, Shoreditch, London, England.
2012 - 2022
From humble beginnings as a pop-up, Stretch London grew to become a world-reknown community yoga and fitness studio, with a highly reputable teacher training. It broke the traditional mould of patchouli, teal-everything and spiritual posturing. It challenged the idea of who yoga is for and fought for inclusivity along lines of race, age, gender, sexuality and economic and social disparity. It also knew how to throw a party!
Exhale Festival
2014 - Present
Began life as an affordable and inclusive ‘retreat-like’ excursion. Escalated into a boutique festival with a capacity of 500. Yoga, kids activities, fitness, family fun and disco dancing in the barn - A highlight of the year!
