Carl Horowitz is a New York City yoga teacher who is most interested in helping people to learn effective ways for personalizing their practice. His work is influenced by the teachings of T. Krishnamacharya and his son T. K. V. Desikachar. Carl's teaching is based on the principle that there is an appropriate yoga practice for everyone and, in order to achieve the best results, this practice must be adapted continually to suit the individual's changing needs.

Carl has been practicing yoga since 1991 and teaching since 1998. He has a solid background in eastern philosophy. He holds a BA in Classical Studies and another in The History of Religions. This has helped him to understand the original context within which the yoga tradition first evolved. He also has a strong physical background. He was a professional in-line skater who did a stunt show for Ringling Brothers and Barnum and Bailey Circus for two years. During this time he got to work with some of the best acrobats in the world. His teaching also draws on his knowledge of anatomy, movement theory and therapeutic applications of movement.

Central to his work is the intimate understanding of the connection between mind, body and breath and the ways in which these affect the deeper energetic and emotional aspects of the individual. This has led him to explore several methods of integrating movement with breath to affect change and promote health on many different levels. His personalized approach, which has been effective for students from all walks of life, often involves neuromuscular repatterning and respiratory reeducation.

As a result of his experience, Carl feels that a thoughtfully designed yoga practice can help you achieve focus and clarity, enhance your experience of life, and help you perform to your fullest potential.