Meet Karen , a yoga instructor with a ardour for making yoga accessible to all. She has been instructing yoga since 2019 and has expertise in facilitating a wide range of courses, together with yin, chair, light yoga, and yoga Nidra. With a deep understanding of the advantages of yoga for all physique varieties and talents, Karen is devoted to making a welcoming and inclusive surroundings for all practitioners.

Inform us a bit about your self… 

I’m 56, single and haven’t any youngsters. I work full time for a design and construct firm as their Compliance Supervisor which get pleasure from as delve into the occupational well being and wellbeing of workers inside the firm. I really like writing poetry and that is one of the best ways I understand how to precise my ideas and emotions. 

What does a typical day appear like for you? 

I break up my time between working from house 3 days every week to commuting to London the opposite 2 days. So I’m normally up early exercising, lifting weights, dancing or strolling. Then work duties! Night clever I are inclined to chill out with meditations or learn. Watching television much less and fewer as of late. I train on-line courses on a Sunday morning

How did your yoga journey start and what impressed you to turn into a yoga instructor? 

Yoga journey began in earnest in 2014, attended a neighborhood studio a number of occasions every week doing sizzling yoga, Bikram and hatha. Used to benefit from the energetic courses firstly. Actually I did the coaching simply to see what it was all about hadn’t deliberate to show. After coaching knew wished to turn into far more accessible in my method to instructing. 

What impressed you to specialise in your apply?

I began utilizing props and beloved the way in which they supported my bodily apply. I’ve a artistic facet and determined to problem myself on how you can incorporate these into courses. I additionally wished individuals to really feel included in courses and discover methods to take away the boundaries to entry.

How have you ever seen yoga profit your college students?

I’ve had the identical small class of attendees for the final 5 years – the way in which they’ve linked with their our bodies, know that autonomy stays with them, and accepting of what they select to do inside class is fantastic. They’re extra assured and completely satisfied to delve into exploration and accepting of their feelings and emotions.

What’s your favourite quote or life motto?

I’m right here to facilitate not dictate the category and also you (members) are the perfect lecturers within the room with regards to your physique. 

What’s arising for you in 2025?

I shall be holding instructor coaching with Jivana Heyman for chair yoga in July. I may also be a visitor instructor on Jessica Rabone’s yoga instructor coaching in November.

I additionally maintain a free yoga nidra class on Sundays.

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