Who We Are

Banyan Tree Women’s Collective (BTWC) was founded by two Bay Area women. Although they came from very different life experiences, over their years of friendship and sisterhood they shared the vision and passion to create a diverse and inclusive wellness collective founded by women for the women of their communities.
BTWC welcomes all allies, innovators and believers in equality to join the collective regardless of their gender or identity. We believe there is power in community.
“Diversity may be the hardest thing for a society to live with, and perhaps the most dangerous thing for a society to live without”
Check out our upcoming events:
This class is designed for dancers to explore and combine some of Carmen’s favorite dance genres: Salsa, Samba, Baile Funk, and Funk.
Functional and resistance training using bands, weights, gliders and one's own body weight to improve muscle mass, balance and cardiovascular health.
Our program offerings for Elmwood are aimed at creating a safe, supportive space for women to heal, reconnect with their bodies and minds, and build confidence through gentle movement, breathwork, and community connection.
Our program offerings for Elmwood are aimed at creating a safe, supportive space for women to heal, reconnect with their bodies and minds, and build confidence through gentle movement, breathwork, and community connection.
Join us for a transformative experience through Yoga Nidra, a meditative practice often referred to as "yogic sleep."
This class is designed for dancers to explore and combine some of Carmen’s favorite dance genres: Salsa, Samba, Baile Funk, and Funk.
Functional and resistance training using bands, weights, gliders and one's own body weight to improve muscle mass, balance and cardiovascular health.
Join us for a transformative experience through Yoga Nidra, a meditative practice often referred to as "yogic sleep."
Our program offerings for Heart and Home are aimed at creating a safe, supportive space to reconnect with the body and mind, reduce stress, and build confidence through free holistic wellness sessions—including chair yoga, guided meditation, breathwork, sound healing, and simple nutrition tips.