Carrie B Cottrill

The yogini artist lighting the way

Carrie B Cottrill is many things, yogini, artist, educator, creator, and spark plug of soulful inspiration. Known to many as “Carrie B, the wild child,” she blends decades of wisdom, vibrant creativity, and an unapologetic zest for life to help others live more mindfully, expressively, and joyfully.

From Aveda salon to Asana alignment

Carrie’s journey began in 1990 with scissors in hand at her Aveda salon in Tempe, AZ. But while haircuts paid the bills, it was a book on rejuvenation that reshaped her life. Armed with curiosity and an Iyengar yoga teacher (thanks to salon chair conversations), she went from gym stretch classes to 23,000+ hours of deep yogic study, earning her E-RYT500 status with Yoga Alliance. Today, she teaches private yoga and meditation sessions that combine asana precision, pranayama (breath control), and real-world compassion for those intimidated by traditional yoga studios.

Art meets Om, the birth of “Meditate to Create”

Why settle for one passion when you can harmonize two? In 2012, after a decade of teaching art in public schools and privately in Houston and Phoenix, Carrie B launched her dream class, *Meditate to Create©*. This signature program fuses guided meditation with expressive acrylic painting, intuitive art, collage, journaling, and even altar-making. It's not just a class, it’s a soul cleanse with paint splatters. And yes, she traded the clink of wine glasses at paint and sip nights for the stillness of spiritual flow.

The clients say it all, and they include Carole King

Carrie B’s client list reads like a backstage pass, Taylor Swift, Carole King, and NFL coaching legends like Buddy Ryan and Matt Cavanaugh, to name a few. But her heart beats for everyday divine beings, those seeking clarity, expression, or simply a breath of peace between life’s demands. Each session with Carrie becomes a personalized experience, designed to restore the mind-body connection and awaken inner creativity.

Credentials with a capital C

She doesn’t just talk the talk, Carrie B walks the yoga mat. She holds a Master’s in Fine Arts Classroom Teaching, is a Certified Therapeutic Art Facilitator, and is trained at institutions like the Himalayan Institute and ISHA Yoga. Her work bridges ancient yogic wisdom and contemporary creativity in a way that’s uniquely her own.

When passion becomes profession

From running salons to designing spiritually charged jewelry, Carrie B is in constant motion, but always mindfully. Her life is a living canvas where breath, movement, and paint unite. Her mission? To illuminate lives through the Yoga of Art and Intentional Living, a motto she lives, teaches, and paints by.

What’s next for the wild child?

With online courses on the horizon, Carrie B is working to make her teachings eternal, on-demand yoga, painting, and meditative lessons that you can revisit whenever your soul needs a reset. She’s also expanding her artistic reach with workshops, jewelry designs, and collaborations that bring beauty to both body and being.

Final note, inspired by desire

Whether on the mat or at the easel, Carrie B Cottrill is a beacon for those craving creativity, calm, and connection. Her work isn't just about poses or paintings, it's about purpose. And if you’re ready to breathe, stretch, cry, paint, or laugh your way into a more intentional life, Carrie B is your guide.