Welcome to Kai Ananda Countryside Yoga & Yoga Therapy
Whether you’re brand spanking new at yoga or practice regularly or used to practise and want to re-commit yourself to Welcome!
I’m Carla but my family calls me Kai, you can call me either, I’ve been practising yoga for over 25 years and completed a 500-hour teachers training course in Rishikesh, India, another 300-hour in yoga wellness and 300-hours in yoga therapy.
I teach classical yoga as taught by the yogis of the Himalayan masters in Barbados with a slow steady pace, encouraging inner reflection, ideal alignment and proper breathing. Click here for more details on my classes
Classes are in my purpose built yoga studio in St. Philip, Moncrieffe, but I also teach at the Crane and offer private classes.
Yoga classes at Kai Ananda Studio are BDS$25 per person (this does not include a mat rental for $5).
Private yoga classes at Kai Ananda Studio are BDS$75 for one person and $25 fore each additional person.
Private yoga classes on Zoom are BDS$100 for up to 4 persons.
Private yoga classes at home or another location are BDS$100 or one person and $25 fore each additional person.
All classes are about an hour long.
Treat yourself to a deeply nurturing massage experience during your time in Barbados. As a fully UK-trained therapist and honours graduate of the renowned Tisserand Institute in London, I blend professional skill with an intuitive, holistic approach to relaxation and wellbeing.
Each one-hour treatment is thoughtfully tailored to you, using my own handmade essential oil blends and soothing hot stones on the back to encourage deeper muscle release and complete relaxation.
My specialities include:
• Deep Tissue Aromatherapy Massage
• Reflexology
• Indian Head Massage
• Indian Face Massage (Facial Rejuvenation)
Every blend I create is based on my specialist training in the therapeutic and pharmacological properties of over 60 essential oils, allowing treatments to support not only physical tension, but also emotional balance and deep rest.
Aromatherapy is a truly holistic therapy using only essential oils and considering the mind, body and spirit The oils work on the following levels:
* Psychosomatic - “From the mind to the body”, making one just feel better, which can have a tremendous therapeutic effect on physical symptoms
* Physical - Through massage essential oils penetrate the skin and enter the bloodstream. They boost our immune system, balance hormones and are the most potent anti-bacterial agents.
* Balancing - Through massage and the subtle energies. These oils are concentrated energy carriers and messengers nourishing all life from an unseen reservoir of light.
* Reduce or relieve pain related to muscular tension, strain and soreness
* Induce deep relaxation and reduce stress, strengthening the nervous system and encouraging restful sleep
* Improve blood and lymphatic circulation, reducing fluid retention and removing toxins
* Encourage balancing of hormone production and dispersal. Effective with menstrual, pregnancy and menopausal problems
* Improve digestion
* Boost the body’s natural immune system
* Restore emotional well-being,
* reducing stress, depression and anxiety
Reflexology is pressure massage of the feet or hands in order to stimulate the reflex points and bring about a balance of the eight bodily systems so they work in harmony and unison, thereby creating optimum health and a feeling of wellbeing.
* Increase blood circulation
* Improve lymphatic circulation
* Aid the relief of congestion
* Offer a chance to rest
The benefits as a result of these are:
* Relaxation
* Pain relief
* Stimulation of immune system
* Improved elimination (detoxifying)
* Manipulation of the joints, muscles and ligaments of the foot
* Encouragement of the body to heal
* Psychological comfort
* Nerve stimulation
* Balance of mind, body and spirit
Indian head massage therapy was created in India thousands of years ago. Its deep style massage derived from the
Ayurvedic tradition that focuses on the head, shoulders and neck
Physical:
* General and specific relaxation for muscles
* Helps relieve tension headaches
* Loosens the scalp
* Increases circulation to the head, neck and shoulders
* Increases the supply of oxygen to the brain
* Decreases stimulation of the sympathetic nervous system
* Relaxes and soothes tense eye muscles
* Disperses toxins from tense, knotted tissues
* Increases lymphatic flow to the head, neck and shoulders
* Promotes hair growth and improves hair texture
* Relieves chronic neck, shoulders and upper back tension
* Helps with sinus and TMJ problems.
Subtle:
* Encourages the release of stagnant energy
* Restores the energy flow to the body
* Creates a feeling of calm and balance
Mental:
* Helps relieve emotional stress and repressed feelings
* Helps with insomnia
* Boosts alertness and concentration
Facial rejuvenation, also called Indian face massage, is a natural face-lift through massage. It is a gentle noninvasive approach to looking younger.
Using only the pads of the fingers and mound of flesh at the base of the thumbs, the masseuse lifts and frees the
constrictions of the complex muscles of the face.
Facial rejuvenation restores skin suppleness by toning collagen and elastin fibres, gently allowing the connective tissue to regain its freedom and elasticity.
* Lessens wrinkles and expression lines
* Releases tension of surrounding muscles
* Creates relaxed, vibrant appearance
* Tones and improves complexion
* Enhances feeling of well-being.
* Promotes total relaxation
* Eliminates or alleviates tension headaches, eyestrain and stress related symptoms.
* Promotes hair growth and improves hair texture
* Relieves chronic neck, shoulders and upper back tension
* Helps with sinus and TMJ problems.
Subtle:
* Encourages the release of stagnant energy
* Restores the energy flow to the body
* Creates a feeling of calm and balance
Mental:
* Helps relieve emotional stress and repressed feelings
* Helps with insomnia
* Boosts alertness and concentration
My yoga classes are rooted in the Himalayan tradition, focusing on deep, conscious diaphragmatic breathing rather than fast or strenuous movement. I guide each class slowly and intentionally, creating space for you to build awareness, steadiness, and a meaningful connection between breath and body.
We begin with gentle centring, using mindfulness of the body and breath to help you arrive fully into the present moment. From there, I introduce Shivasan Ang Sanchalan — a classical yogic practice that synchronises breath with subtle limb movements to nourish the joints, improve mobility, and deepen body awareness.
The physical practice blends steady, grounded postures that gradually build strength and flexibility, alongside slow, flowing sequences designed to gently energise the body. Classes conclude with deeply restorative, supported yin-style stretches, allowing the nervous system to settle and the body to fully absorb the benefits of the practice.
I design each session with a unique focus on a particular area of the body while still offering a balanced, full-body experience that includes stretching, strengthening, and simple balancing practices. Classes are suitable for all levels, and I offer variations and options throughout, encouraging you to move at your own pace and honour your individual needs.
My intention is to create a calm, supportive space where you can reconnect with yourself. This is a nourishing, inward-focused practice, ideal for those seeking a gentler, more traditional approach to yoga that supports both physical wellbeing and inner stillness.
Whether you are completely new to yoga or returning to your practice, you are warmly welcome.
My Yin Yoga classes offer a slow, gentle and deeply introspective space to unwind and reconnect. In this quiet, nourishing practice, postures are held for longer periods, allowing you to settle into the body, soften the breath, and explore your inner landscape. Yin provides a calming and restorative balance to more active styles of yoga, supporting deep release and nervous system regulation.
I guide the practice using a few simple, supportive principles:
Finding your edge — gently moving into a place of mild, sustainable sensation rather than pain, and learning to listen closely to the body’s signals.
Embracing stillness — once the body is comfortably supported, the practice becomes one of observation, breath awareness and presence.
Allowing time — postures are typically held for three to five minutes, gently working into the deeper connective tissues, joints and fascia, encouraging gradual release and improved mobility.
Props such as bolsters, blocks and blankets are generously offered to support the body, helping you feel safe, comfortable and deeply held within each posture. You are invited to soften effort, let go of striving, and simply rest into the experience.
My intention is to create a calm and nurturing environment where you can slow down, rebalance, and reconnect with yourself. This class is suitable for all levels and is especially supportive for those seeking relaxation, improved flexibility, stress relief, and a quieter, more meditative yoga practice. You are warmly welcome whether you are new to yoga or looking to deepen your existing practice.
| 07:00 a.m. – 08:00 a.m. | Traditional Yoga | The Crane Resort - Spa Lobby |
| 09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Private class | Kai Ananda Yoga Studio |
| Time | Class | Location |
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| 10:00 a.m - 11:00 am | Private class | Kai Ananda Yoga Studio |
| 18:30 p.m. – 19:30 p.m. | Zoom yoga - Traditional & once a month Yin | Virtual |
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| 17:15 p.m. – 18:15 p.m. | Traditional Yoga | Kai Ananda Yoga Studio |
| Time | Class | Location |
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| 07:00 a.m. – 08:00 a.m. | Yin Yoga | The Crane - Spa Lobby |
| 17:30 p.m. – 18:30 p.m. | Yin | Kai Ananda Yoga Studio |
| Time | Class | Location |
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| 09:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. | Yin | Kai Ananda Yoga Studio |
| Time | Class | Location |
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| 15:00 p.m. – 16:00 p.m. | Traditional Forest Yoga - 1st & 3rd Sat every month | Cocohill Forest |
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By participating in the yoga class with Carla Castagne from Kai Ananda Yoga at Kai Ananda Yoga Studio or The Crane, you agree to the following: 1. Assumption of Risk: You understand that yoga may be physically demanding and carry the risk of injury. 2. Release of Liability: You release Carla Castagne, KaiAnanda Yoga, at Kai Ananda Yoga Studio or The Crane and any associated facilities from any claims or injuries resulting from your participation in the class. 3. Indemnification: You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Carla Castagne, KaiAnanda Yoga, at Kai Ananda Yoga Studio or The Crane and any associated facilities from any claims, damages, or costs related to your participation, including legal fees. 4. Medical Disclaimer: You confirm you are in good health and have no conditions that would prevent you from safely participating in the class. 5. Consent to Treatment: If injured or ill, you consent to receive medical treatment at your own expense. By signing this form or registering online, you confirm you’ve read, understood, and accept these terms.
