Meet Karen , a yoga trainer 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 lessons, together with yin, chair, light yoga, and yoga Nidra. With a deep understanding of the advantages of yoga for all physique sorts and skills, Karen is devoted to making a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all practitioners.

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Inform us a bit about your self… 

I’m 55, single and don’t have 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 staff throughout the firm. I like writing poetry and that is one of the best ways I understand how to specific my ideas and emotions. 

What does a typical day appear like for you? 

I break up my time between working from dwelling 3 days per week to commuting to London the opposite 2 days. So I’m often up early exercising, lifting weights, dancing or strolling. Then work duties! Night clever I are likely to chill out with meditations or learn. Watching television much less and fewer today. I train on-line lessons on a Sunday morning

How did your yoga journey start and what impressed you to change into a yoga trainer? 

Yoga journey began in earnest in 2014, attended an area studio just a few occasions per week doing sizzling yoga, Bikram and hatha. Used to benefit from the energetic lessons firstly. Actually I did the coaching simply to see what it was all about hadn’t deliberate to show. After coaching knew wished to change into way more accessible in my strategy to instructing. 

What impressed you to focus on your observe?

I began utilizing props and liked the best way they supported my bodily observe. I’ve a inventive facet and determined to problem myself on the way to incorporate these into lessons. I additionally wished individuals to really feel included in lessons 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 4 years – the best way they’ve related with their our bodies, know that autonomy stays with them, and accepting of what they select to do inside class is great. They’re extra assured and comfortable 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 (individuals) are the very best lecturers within the room in the case of your physique. 

What’s arising for you in 2024?

A shuffling journey to Costa Rica. I’m the oldest particular person going and never phased by it, good to broaden my consolation zone. Visitor trainer on trainer trainings. Proceed instructing on-line on Sundays.  A couple of celebrations for associates birthdays and hopefully instructing for Yoga Issues regularly.

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