Caroline Mastreani (She / Her)
I have been practicing yoga for a large chunk of my life, and teaching it for the
past 20 years. I am a Yoga NZ Level 3 Registered Teacher, and a Yoga Alliance
Registered Teacher (E-RYT). I specialise in supporting individuals affected by
trauma and chronic stress through body-based practices designed to foster
nervous system regulation, resilience, and self-connection. My approach combines
my expertise as a yoga teacher with professional experience in the mental health
field and extensive training in the impacts of trauma on the body, physiology,
nervous system, breath and movement patterns. I incorporate trauma-sensitive
yoga and other embodiment practices in private, group, and clinical settings, both
independently and collaboratively with therapists.
Compassion, curiosity, and a deep appreciation for each person’s innate capacity
for healing guide my work. My approach is practical and grounded, making it
accessible and relevant to everyday life. I aim to help individuals build a deeper
understanding of their bodies and nervous systems while fostering self-awareness
and overall wellbeing.
I’m enthusiastic about neurobiology, pain science, and trauma theory, and their
intersection with somatic and embodiment practices. My life experiences, coupled
with insights gained from working with clients, drive my commitment to continually
expand my understanding of how life’s challenges affect our ability to navigate the world. Recognising the prevalence of chronic pain among those with whom I work, I am
currently enrolled in NOI Group's “Explain Pain" course to deepen my understanding of
the biopsychosocial model of pain, which views pain as the result of complex interactions between biological, psychological, and social factors.
I have had the privilege of teaching yoga in Vanuatu, Chile and New Zealand. I currently
live in Wellington with my family and a very dear Chilean street dog named Ramón. You
can regularly find me spending time in the bush and hills surrounding my home.
