testimonials : online | paris | new york
M E D I T A T I O N S
Carrie Anne is a gifted, intuitive guide. There was only our breath, the stone beneath our feet, the stillness awaiting us within. — New York attendee
I didn't know what to expect going in, but I left in a state of wonder. — New York attendee
Simply put, this was a transcendent experience. Carrie Anne has a skill for creating an authentic, safe space where we could tap into our spirits. — New York attendee
I really appreciate your gentle approach to bringing us back into the waking state. I felt it added this depth of nourishment to the experience, merci. And thank you for the beautiful poem you shared. — Jade, New Hampshire, online attendee
It genuinely lifted my mood for the entire week! I didn’t want it to end. — New York attendee
Carrie Anne's gentle and centered presence elevated my meditation experience. I look forward to our next meditation together, where we can collectively pause and enjoy a mindful moment. — Laura, Boston (online attendee)
Meditation with Carrie Anne was quite special. She has an elegance and beautiful way of explaining and guiding you through different types of meditation. I didn’t know what to expect, I left feeling very much at peace and grounded. Looking forward to another class very soon. — online attendee
Like all of Carrie Anne’s essays and teachings, her meditation was a sacred and sensual experience, infused with the beauty of French sensibility. — Tanya, Northern California (online attendee)
Carrie Anne’s guided meditation truly transports you to a magical place of calmness and relaxation, her unique voice is a gift to the senses. Merci! — Eugenia, Minnesota (online attendee)
Carrie Anne brings an easeful, grounded energy to these sessions. The way she weaves together meditation and philosophy feels rich and supportive—a space to sink into and let your soul breathe. — online attendee
Carrie Anne radiates kind energy. Her meditation teaching is honest, vulnerable, soothing, and helpful. It was the first time I met Carrie Anne, yet it felt like meditating with a good friend! I highly recommend this practice. — Jess, Brooklyn (New York attendee)
Carrie Anne's gentle approach to guiding meditations is unlike anything I've experienced. They are transformative & spark imagination, and deeply connect you inward. I left feeling grounded, inspired, and the experience has lasted well after our time together. — Emily, Queens (New York attendee)
The energy in Carrie Anne's voice is beautiful. You can feel how present she is, which helps you to soften more deeply into the practice. Finding a teacher like this is a rare gift. Carrie Anne has a gift for holding space outside time—for creating a container where the soul can be still. You don’t need to be anywhere but here to go within and listen deeply, or to find rest. She shows you how. — Rose, NYC (New York attendee)
Carrie Anne's calming and open presence creates an atmosphere of trust and immediately puts participants at ease. She makes meditation less intimidating and feel accessible. Her tips for incorporating into your everyday life, regardless of how busy you are, are very helpful. Carrie Anne's meditations are for all levels of experience...beginners feel welcomed and seasoned practitioners will find new depths to explore. — Meagan, NYC (New York attendee)
Carrie Anne's voice is made for meditation! The length of time spent meditating was perfect, and the reading was thoughtful and interesting. I entered such a deep state of relaxation ... And I slept like a baby for the first night in ages. — Kate, United Kingdom (online attendee)
I am so grateful for this immaculate experience. — New York attendee
It was an invitation to explore our interior world with an intimate and thoughtful community. — New York attendee
Carrie Anne holds the space with such grace, I felt the whole experience was imbued with a soft elegance. — New York attendee
T A L K S
Listening to Carrie Anne speak was an amazing experience. — Elle Simone, New York attendee
Carrie Anne hosted a beautiful event ... She was insightful, engaging and inclusive. I am looking forward to hearing about future events! — Dana, New York attendee
It was so wonderful to hear Carrie Anne's beautiful story of following her (French) Soul calling. If you listen to her podcast and read her exquisite writings in The Paris Lessons, you may be somewhat familiar with her journey; however, attending the live talk and Q&A gave a deeper insight into the nuances of her path. Her story is so gorgeous, inspiring and full of grace. I am so grateful to have attended and to have met this beautiful, elegant, wise woman. Merci, Carrie Anne for sharing your story. — Jade, New York attendee
Moving to a new country, for all the excitement and adventure, can also be very isolating. You’re an access point for connecting to a community that values not only Paris, but a way of life guided by intuition, curiosity, and intention. — Paris attendee
Her story was immensely inspiring, and its impact has continued to permeate throughout my days. One of the phrases that Carrie Anne shared with us during her talk, was that Paris has the ability to "hold you" which really resonated for me being an expat in a new country. Merci. — Amanda, Paris attendee
It was truly special to hear Carrie Anne’s personal story. She offers her heart from a place of vulnerability and authenticity and makes you feel held and loved in every way. Every moment of her story moved me from her warm welcome to the beautiful guided meditation ... Carrie Anne is golden! — Jacinda, Paris attendee
It was such a lovely gathering, and I was so inspired by everyone there, and as always, by Carrie Anne herself. We were all so different from each other but bound together by our love of French culture. — J., Paris attendee
Carrie Anne makes building a life in Paris sound realistic and magical and it is a treat to get to share in that during these talks. — Sarah, online attendee
Carrie Anne is an artistic storyteller and inspires me as I learn from her French journey. — Cheryl, online attendee
I have been a student of Carrie Anne's for almost 5 years now, and I cherish any opportunity to engage with her in real time. Being transported to Paris by Carrie Anne is pure magic. You are learning and being stretched in the most gentle and soft manner, while also connecting with kindred spirits. It takes me out of myself in the best possible way, and I spend time after the talk processing all of the new thoughts and ideas. You will float through the rest of the day, I promise! — Marina, online attendee
Hearing Carrie Anne share her soulful journey to this magical and mystical city paves the way for all of us who may have felt like moving here was out of reach. Her beautiful insights, reflections and stories resonated on so many levels, I felt like I had met my soul sister. The one key takeaway was that ‘the journey to Paris is really an inward call to follow one’s soul.' C’est vrai ! Thank you Carrie Anne for initiating my soul-led journey to Paris. — Sophia, Paris attendee
Thank you, Carrie Anne for providing us with the space to connect in our shared calling to this special city. — Kate, Paris attendee
Carrie Anne has a way of illuminating a lifestyle and culture that is truly beautiful. — New York attendee
Carrie Anne brings a rare, special energy to a room. She is confident, thoughtful, magnetic — as powerfully present a speaker as she is a writer. Attending her talk after years of loving her work online felt like coming full circle in the most beautiful way. If you feel intuitively called to French culture as I do, you will relish the powerful portal she welcomes you into. Exquisitely soulful and weaving together French culture, philosophy, and a thread of mysticism as only Carrie Anne can, this was such an inspiring talk. How beautiful to share the experience with others who feel the soul call of Paris. — Rose, New York attendee
I was lucky to spend a few hours with Carrie Anne when she was in NYC. She had found a beautiful, unexpected place in NYC to host us - a chapel! It was the perfect setting to hear her beautiful, calming words about choosing a brave and beautiful life. I didn't know what to expect going in, but I left in a state of wonder. — Meeka, New York attendee