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Carmen discovered Yoga in 2000 after suffering from severe anxiety & panic attacks. In 2005 Carmen was in a car accident which left her with a shoulder & back injury. Faced with surgeries, injections and medications that scared her and could potentially leave her in more pain, she again turned to Yoga once more. With the deepening of her practice she was able to strengthen & condition her body beyond the limits given to her.

Carmen has continued to use her experiences in pain & stress management to heal not only herself but to show others the endless benefits of regular practice. She began to expand her knowledge into the field of Health & Wellness by obtaining her Associates in Kinesiology.

In 2014, Carmen became at Registered Yoga Teacher at the Institute of Spirituality & Health in Houston & became a Certified Personal Trainer at The Cooper Institute in Dallas.

She is skilled in Vinyasa Yoga, Hatha Yoga, Iron Yoga, pre & post natal Yoga, stress reduction, weight loss, insomnia, pain management, PTSD and meal planning.

Carmen has since devoted her life to expanding her knowledge of Health & Wellness. She enjoys spending time with her family, paddleboarding, kickboxing, modeling and volunteering for many of her favorite charities and organizations.

Special Thanks to:

Lcpl RE Brock USMC

Kathleen - Yoga Haven

Ramona & T’Liza at Gulf Coast Military Veteran Peer Network

Scott at Studio 5O Photography

Ashley at Battling Bare

This article & my Battling Bare Pledge is dedicated to my husband, Lcpl RE Brock USMC. For with out you none of this would have ever been possible.

“Broken by battle...Wounded by war...My love is FOREVER – to you this I SWORE, “I WILL: Quiet your silent screams...help heal your shattered soul...Until once again, my love ... YOU ARE WHOLE!”

About The Author:

Carmen Brock

AA Kinesiology

Wellness Consultant

Registered Yoga Teacher

Certified Personal Trainer