Suzanne Carver
BA, LMT, ERYT 500, YACEP, Pelvic Floor YTT
When, at the age of five, Suzanne instinctively laid her hands on a schoolteacher’s troubled neck and shoulders, becoming aware of the profound power of therapeutic touch, it was the first step in a lifelong journey in bodywork and movement that has seen her marry hard anatomy and spirituality to astonishing effect.
A practioner of yoga since her teens, she has both learned and taught internationally, in destinations spanning Tennessee to Costa Rica; India to the mythology-steeped Greek island of Crete, delving deep into philosophy and practice with esteemed leaders in their fields. Having gone on to complete her teacher training at Yoga Source through Asheville Yoga Center, and earned a degree in Neuromuscular Therapy in Colorado, she is trained in areas including craniosacral therapy, structural work, hypermobility, Iyengar and Ashtanga yoga. Suzanne, who has navigated the challenges of two hip replacements, also founded Empowered Pelvis—a pioneering eight-week program dedicated to enhancing pelvic floor health, fueled by her deep curiosity and understanding of the pelvis.
For Suzanne, who helms the spa at Nereus and leads retreats and yoga trainings, yoga and anatomy are not just interests but the essence of her life’s purpose, blending self-discovery with her childhood dreams of being Indiana Jones. This realization has transformed her approach, turning personal revelations into teachings that enrich her and those of others. These passions form the foundation of her practice, merging into a continuous journey of growth and mutual enrichment.
Events with Suzanne Carver
Yin and Yoga Nidra Continuing Education (50 hours)December 1 - 8, 2024
Yin and Yoga Nidra Continuing Education (30 hours) Eight days, seven nights Our course offers a deep dive into the style of yin yoga and the practice of yoga nidra, with the goal of giving new teachers the tools and confidence to teach these techniques in their classes. Yin yoga is characterized by longer holds in a variety of seated or reclined positions that target the deep connective tissues of the body. Rather than focusing on strengthening the muscles, the practice focuses on accessing deeper physical layers such as the fascia, ligaments, joints and bones. By targeting these areas primarily…
Yoga and Ayurveda Continuing Education (50 hours)December 8 - 15, 2024
Yoga and Ayurveda Continuing Education (50 hours) eight days, 7 nights Ayurveda, known as the sister science of yoga, is the thousands-of-years-old medical system of India. Yoga and Ayurveda are a complete mind, body, spirit system of health and wellness. This course will provide an introduction to the ancient science of Ayurveda and how to integrate the principles into a yoga class. In this training students will learn: key energetic concepts including the doshas, chakras and koshas the importance of seasons, time of day and climate when planning classes how to individualize classes for specific student needs the application of…
Our Inner Wild: The Alchemical PelvisDecember 8 - 15, 2024
Our Inner Wild: The Alchemical Pelvis Eligible for 30 hours YA Continuing Education Eight days, seven nights ‘You only have to let the soft animal of your body love what it loves’ ~Mary Oliver Embark on a journey into the wild pelvis, where exploring the primal and ancestral aspects of our body—as above, so below—reveals deeper insights into our own physicality and desires. By listening to this sacred space, we unlock our deep wisdom and the driving force of our soul’s language. Through yoga and other practices, we honor our beautiful form and strengthen the connection between mind and body.…
New Days, New Ways: A New Year's Retreat to Usher in Lasting Positive ChangeDecember 28, 2024 - January 4, 2025
A SEVEN-DAY NEW YEAR’S RETREAT USHERING IN LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE “The secret of change is to focus all of your energy not on fighting the old, but on building the new” – Socrates How do you plan to “build the new” in 2025? Don’t just restore factory settings but upgrade your whole system on the seven-day New Days, New Ways retreat, a transformational journey encompassing yoga, meditation, bodywork and three health-supportive meals every day, all while immersed in nature in the wild coastal jungle of Costa Rica’s intensely biodiverse Osa Peninsula. As the year draws to a close, the holiday…
Nereus School of Yoga RYT 200 Yoga Teacher Training ProgramMarch 17 - April 5, 2025
TEACHER TRAINING Nereus School of Yoga offers an enriching program of professional teaching qualifications. Join us to deepen your journey and inspire others in a transformative path of wellness. RYT200 This training will cover the styles of hatha and vinyasa within the raja yoga system, with the goal of giving new teachers the tools and confidence to deliver a thoughtful and safe class rooted in authenticity. A large focus on cueing, sequencing and inclusivity will be the base, giving students the knowledge of how to modify a practice for any body and contraindication. We believe that yoga should be accessible…
Nereus School of Yoga RYT 200 Yoga Teacher TrainingJuly 8 - 27, 2025
TEACHER TRAINING Nereus School of Yoga offers an enriching program of professional teaching qualifications. Join us to deepen your journey and inspire others in a transformative path of wellness. RYT200 This training will cover the styles of hatha and vinyasa within the raja yoga system, with the goal of giving new teachers the tools and confidence to deliver a thoughtful and safe class rooted in authenticity. A large focus on cueing, sequencing and inclusivity will be the base, giving students the knowledge of how to modify a practice for any body and contraindication. We believe that yoga should be accessible…
