Meet Karen James – Weblog

Meet Karen , a yoga instructor with a ardour for making yoga accessible to all. She has been educating 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 setting 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 workers 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 to be for you? 

I break up my time between working from residence 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 calm down with meditations or learn. Watching television much less and fewer lately. I educate on-line lessons 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 an area studio a couple of occasions per week doing sizzling yoga, Bikram and hatha. Used to benefit from the energetic lessons firstly. Truthfully 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 educating. 

What impressed you to concentrate on your observe?

I began utilizing props and liked the best way they supported my bodily observe. I’ve a artistic aspect and determined to problem myself on tips on how to incorporate these into lessons. I additionally wished folks to really feel included in lessons and discover methods to take away the limitations 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 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 joyful 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 (contributors) are the very best lecturers within the room on the subject of your physique. 

What’s arising for you in 2024?

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

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