cari friedman

For twenty years, Cari Friedman O’Connor (she/her) has been teaching yoga in New York City. She has also taught many international retreats. She is a dedicated and gifted teacher who combines exceptional technical knowledge with an ability to recognize and respond to each student’s individual needs. Cari’s classes are inspiring, challenging and nurturing. In order to have a transformative yoga practice, she helps students become aware of their personal habits by organizing and finding center through the body, mind and breath.  

After studying and teaching Anusara Yoga for over ten years, Cari has studied many different techniques that she brings to her teachings.   In 2012 she began working under Nevine Michaan, founder of Katonah Yoga and Cari’s teaching was transformed. She is certified in the Katonah yoga method.  In addition, she has completed many teacher trainings with Max Strom, John Friend, Ellen Saltonstall and Jimmy and Ruthie Bernaert, among others; she also incorporates the Melt Method and physical therapy techniques into her teaching. 

Her meditation practice includes studies from the Vipassana traditions.  She has also studied women’s sacred rituals and completed a two-year lecture program with Dr. Shefali Tsabury on mindfulness.  She is a partner and mother of two children who daily inspire her practice and teaching.  Cari also holds a BA from the Boston Conservatory of music.