Carling Harps

Carling Nicole Harps is a yoga teacher, sports performance coach, and movement educator with over a decade of experience helping people build sustainable movement practices that prioritize function, longevity, and joy. She co-founded Awakening Yoga Academy, an internationally recognized teacher training school that has certified thousands of yoga instructors around the world. Carling has owned and operated successful studios in Los Angeles and Seattle, and she’s taught to a global community online through platforms like Alo Moves, Commune Yoga, and YouTube. Her teaching blends curiosity, clarity, and compassion, with a deep respect for both ancient traditions and modern science. Whether she’s leading teacher trainings, online programs, or international retreats, Carling invites students to explore movement in a way that supports the reality of their bodies, their lives, and their goals. Originally from Seattle, she holds a degree in history and human rights from the University of Washington. Outside the studio, you’ll likely find her lifting heavy in the gym, hunting for vintage treasures, or tracking down the best local pastries with her baby girl and closest friends.