Karen, the owner and director of this private studio, has been teaching sport & various forms of fitness and yoga to children and adults for the last 4 decades, for Karen, teaching is a vocation.
Trained originally as a PE teacher (University of Chichester) specialising in gymnastics & dance; her natural love of movement has always been present. As many ex-gymnasts, Karen has spinal injuries and yoga has helped aid her own recovery and also given her an insight and understanding of back injuries.
The Studio opened in 2008 when Karen left her career in a local Secondary School to pursue her passion for teaching yoga. Karen has a pragmatic & down to earth approach to yoga and does not dictate beliefs/standards that students must follow, therefore classes are suitable whatever your personal beliefs. Her style is inspirational, dynamic and very grounded; her teaching skills, extensive knowledge and energy shine through her teaching, motivating students in their own practice. As a testament to this, many of Karen's students have been so inspired that they have gone on to become yoga teachers too!
What to Expect from a class with Karen...
Classes are a fusion of Hatha & Vinyasa Flow Yoga, which improve strength ,flexibility, co-ordination & balance and are generous 1 hour 20 minutes long.This allows enough time for a thorough warm up in preparation for the physical practice plus breath-work, relaxation & meditation, all enhanced with relaxing music. All sessions are "Open level" so suitable for both beginners or experienced yogi's alike. Yoga’s ethos of honouring the body ‘working to the edge "of your comfort zone.’ is always emphasised.
“ Challenge yourself but respect where you're at! ”
The maximum number in the class is 12 so every student is always under the watchful eyes of the teacher. Expect to be stretched & strengthened physically but also relaxed & restored by the practice and inspired by the Spiritual teachings of this ancient discipline which Karen teaches with clear instructions, carefully selected music, readings, wisdom & a sprinkling of much needed humour.
