Born 1970, Carey proved to be an inquisitive sort, with his nose and fingers often being found in places they should not have been. Thankfully all emerged, a little surprised perhaps, from this early childhood with the nose and fingers still in place! Primary then secondary school saw Carey stimulated by student activity and teacher encouragement to develop critical thinking, logical argument and creativity. (Doodling).

This led to a part time job in 1986 in the art department of a local newspaper that led in 1988 to Melbourne for a position with a graphic design computer resource centre. Here Carey combined leading-edge technology with the communication needs of middle-to-high-end corporate clients. (Fancy doodling with numbers.)

In 1990, Carey joined joined another graphic design firm where his role expanded to include client liaison and project management. (Fancy doodling and words.)

Seeking new challenges, in 1992 Carey conceived Caro Design, exploring many design opportunities from the needs of small business, through national and onto internationally targeted organisations. Communicating, assessing challenges critically and prescribing correct solutions are a strong base for the practice of yoga and ayurveda. (Fancy doodlng, words and expressive hand gestures.)

Since 1997, Carey has been practising yoga taught in the BKS Iyengar method and has incorporated Ayurveda and Buddhist study and practice. Active, continual use and reflection forms the basis of his life. By working with the busyness of everyday living, Carey realised that others may also benefit from the knowledge learnt so far. (Fancy doodlng, words, expressive hand gestures, and you.)

We are all shaped by our past experiences, and with the busyness of our lives, the tendency is to wait for major life crises before long-held ideas are forcibly re-examined. It is hard at first to see how our past experiences determined our current situation and how much responsibility we actually have over what we are experiencing right now. Add to this the reality that what we are doing right now determines what happens next. So then the question might be better asked ‘is it easier to face reality from a position of surplus (wellness) or to face the illusion from a position of deficit (illness)?’.

Being based on wisdom centuries old, the wisdom is as relevant today as it ever was. Wisdom without action is just information. Action without wisdom is foolish. Yoga, Ayurveda and Meditation are three time-proven ways that work for us when done ourselves. This learnt experience is combined with Carey’s direct experience and passion for life to show a way that is relevant for you. Come, let’s have a go!

Caro Way is based in Cities of Port Phillip and Glen Eira, the traditional lands of the Boon Wurrung and Wurundjeri peoples of the Kulin Nation. Respect is offered to past, present and future elders of all spiritual traditions. May we find together a generous way to accommodate those in need of refuge. Let us be cool, strive individually and together to overcome inequality, violence, disengagement, tragedy and injustice wherever it may be. Let us honour, savor and enjoy results of mindful effort so more thrive peacefully with less effort in our place called home.

Shown a way that is based on common sense, change is easier then we think. Accept nothing, test everything: if its useful, keep it; if its not useful, let it go and keep looking.