Let go of your expectations and be open to whatever comes.
My Classes
After 20 plus years of teaching yoga, I’ve developed a passion for helping people meet their capacity through yoga poses and breath.
I bring that same intention to the meditation ‘sit,’ inviting students to focus their attention on the path to liberation.
Classes
Mindful Meditation (drop-in)
Tuesdays, 8am-9am
via Zoom
This class is suited for those with with some meditation experience, but as the meditation is guided, experience is not required. Bring whatever is on your mind to the ‘sit’ and open up to it. This is an opportunity for you to relax and de-stress.
Intro to Mindful Meditation
4-class series
Offered via Zoom & In-Studio
This class is suited for anyone interested in learning how to calm the mind, those new to meditation or to part-time meditators who welcome a refresher and/or the opportunity to take their practice to a deeper level.
Mindful Movement (drop-in)
Wednesdays, 5:30pm-6:45pm
live In-Studio
This class is suited for those with some yoga experience and welcomes those who are new to, or have limited experience with, Qigong and/or meditation. An opportunity to hone strength and relax the mind in one class.
Vipassana Out Loud
private sessions booked directly
This unique 30-minute, private session is suited to anyone looking for the opportunity to go deeper in their practice. Available online or in-studio.
The Results
“What I enjoy most about my classes with Karen - be it a yoga session or meditation - is what a calming and grounding experience it is. Whether you are a novice or more experienced, Karen serves as an excellent teacher and guide in your own practice.”
— Lynn Eve K.
“I am a fidgety 67-year-old attorney who found Karen’s meditation classes eye-opening. Her classes have helped me incorporate breathing and calming exercises into my daily life.”
— Jeff M.
Mindful Meditation
Tuesdays, 8am-9am via Zoom (online)
Weekly Drop-In | Pre-Registration Required
A weekly 25-30 minute lightly guided meditation using different anchors (breath, body scans, sounds) in an effort to create conscious awareness with loving kindness. The meditation provides an opportunity for you to show up with whatever is going on in your life and together, in any given week, we’ll explore liberation from thoughts, working with difficult emotions, loving kindness, compassion, pain, joy, fear and so much more. The meditation is followed by a short thematic talk with some time left at the end for questions-and-answers. The class runs from 45-60 minutes and you are welcome to join for all or part of the class as it serves you.
This class is offered on a sliding scale with a suggested contribution of $15. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Mindful Movement
Wednesday, 5:30pm-6:45pm | Live In-Studio
Weekly Drop-In | Pre-Registration Required
A 75 minute class combining meditative Qigong, Hatha yoga and mindful meditation. This class provides an opportunity to experience energy moving through your body with focused seated and standing Qigong movements.
The Qigong blends naturally into traditional yoga asanas using a simple metal chair, as well as other props, to enhance strength and increase flexibility. The class ends in deep relaxation with a fifteen minute guided meditation.
This class is offered on a sliding scale with a suggested contribution of $20. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Intro to Mindful Meditation
4-Class Series Offered
Thursdays, 9-10:15am via Zoom in May/June
or
Tuesdays, 6-7:15pm In-Studio in July
A four-week introductory session in Mindful Meditation where you can ‘try on’ different meditation anchors to help focus the mind and hone awareness: paying attention to the breath, various parts of the body, sounds… We’ll explore techniques for liberation from the thinking mind, work with unwrapping emotions, as well as learn heart practices — cultivating joy and loving kindness.
Each class will include a thematic talk and an accompanying 20-30 minute meditation, with time at the end for questions-and-answers. Suggestions and sample meditations will be included for home practice.
This 4-week session is offered on a sliding scale with a suggested contribution of $80. No one will be turned away for lack of funds.
Vipassana Out Loud
(private meditation sessions)
A 30-minute private session (online or in-studio) during which the student is gently guided into meditation and then has the opportunity to go deeper, one-on-one, with the teacher. These sessions can be particularly helpful for students who are struggling with a particular emotional issue, as well as for those who wish to explore different issues that come up for them.
The student is encouraged to notice and name out-loud whatever is prominent in their experience and practice being with it.
Please contact Karen directly if you are interested in learning more about, or scheduling, a private session.
