Carolyn Funke

Certified Bikram Yoga Instructor

I grew up in Amherst, NY playing soccer and singing. I loved yoga, even at the age of 5, and would get up early most mornings to do yoga with Lilias Folan (on PBS). Throughout college I practiced Ashtanga and Vinyasa Yoga before finding Bikram Yoga in 2006. I graduated from Buffalo State College in 2005 with a B.A. Art, one of my other loves, and went out into the work force. I worked as a medical office receptionist for several years before deciding to go to teacher training in Spring 2009. I had been praciticing Bikram Yoga for three years by then.

Upon returning home from teacher training, I jumped right into a full time teaching schedule, teaching at both Buffalo area studios. I am amazed everyday at how much I learn from my students. Practicing and teaching Bikram Yoga has shown me what gifts I have inside and given me the tools to share them with others.

I look forward to seeing you in class!