Annie Carpenter of SmartFLOW doing a yoga side stretch in forest

Flow Into Lifelong Health

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CALENDAR

SmartFLOW is a transformative yoga practice that uniquely blends Classical Yoga with functional anatomy, energetic awareness, and traditional yoga philosophy.

Fall in love with your practice
& inspire your students to do the same

Teacher Trainings

This is where passionate practitioners and teachers deepen their knowledge and skills. We offer comprehensive programs including 200 HR, 300 HR, and full 500 HR certifications.

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EXPLORE TRAININGS

Classes

Come join our weekly classes where you can expect a daily focus and deep dive. Annie gives precise and subtle cues; she sees you. Expect modifications to advance or adjust as needed, deepening your understanding of each pose so you find your own expression.

WEEKLY CLASS SCHEDULE

Workshops

Immersive workshops tailored to expand your yoga mastery. From Asana, Pranayama, Subtle-Body, to in-depth Philosophy, each session is designed to enrich your SmartFLOW practice, taking you to the next level.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS

“Annie Carpenter’s joyful presence is infectious and her classes are fun and creative. Annie is one of the most dedicated practitioners and yoga teachers I know.”

Maty Ezraty, Founder of Yoga Works

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Nice to meet you, I’m Annie.

Annie Carpenter smiling broadly, standing in a sunlit forest wearing a light gray top.

At the heart of my teaching is a passion for guiding each student to find their own path, balancing consistent practice with a willingness to let go of expectations.

As I continue to grow and learn, after 45 years of practicing yoga, I'm ever amazed at how yoga adapts to support us through every stage of life.

I teach SmartFLOW yoga internationally, and am based in California. No matter where you live, I invite you to join in and benefit from the SmartFLOW methodology.

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Join our community.

Britni Serou, of Downtown Yoga Studio in Hammond, LA, sitting cross-legged in a yoga studio with a wood-paneled wall.

Reika Shucart,
California, USA

Shanti Kelley lying on a yoga mat on a wooden deck, smiling at the camera, with a building in the background.

Britni Serou,
Louisiana, USA

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Shanti Kelley
California, USA

Gina Brescianini,
Sydney, AUS

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Woman with long dark hair smiling in a black tank top against a white background.

June Chan,
Brisbane, AUS

SmartFLOW Teachers

FAQs

  • SmartFLOW is a transformative yoga practice that uniquely blends functional anatomy, energetic awareness, and traditional yoga philosophy.

    Created by Annie Carpenter, it offers an intelligent, evolved, trauma-sensitive approach that helps practitioners find a sense of home within themselves, while developing a deep understanding of their physical and energetic bodies.

    The practice follows a mindful arc, integrating breathwork and precise alignment to steadily build towards a full expression of the day’s focus, before mindfully returning to center. Ultimately, SmartFLOW aims to foster self-realization and a profound sense of interconnectedness, guiding practitioners towards greater compassion and universal understanding.

    • 200 Hour Level: Join Annie or one of a very few SmartFlow Trainers in a comprehensive and intensive Course like no other. (Yoga Alliance accredited)

    • 300 Hour Level: Begin with our Online Foundational Courses (unless you completed your 200 with us), then complete a deepening series of Modules at your own pace. (Yoga Alliance accredited)

    • 500 Hour Level: Combine your 200 (SmartFlow or other) with our 300, to reach your 500-Hour Certificate. (Yoga Alliance accredited)

  • Online Courses:

    Most of our in-person classes and training modules are offered in Livestream and Replay form. Please see individual studio offerings!

    We hope that you will do muchof your classes or trainings with Annie in person. Come and say hello!

  • After completion at the 500-Hour Level, complete the SmartFLOW certification process to become a Certified SmartFlow Teacher. This includes Annie’s personal feedback and guidance on your teaching.