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I am in process of updating this website (note; blog posts may not have entered for the last 2 months!) and have Finally figured out how to teach! Short version, I have a studio to teach and make instructional videos at called The Clearing at True North Health Care,  Bemidji, Mn. So far Ive made one video and taught one live class! More to be announced as Im following  safely guidlines and will grow classes as needed.  I wasn't planning on teaching studio yoga again but the opportunity to do so is too good to be true. I'm on board as a Collaborator @ True North and the possibilities for bringing yoga and the healing arts are an exciting goal even during this challenging time. By the end of this month I'll be situated for July.  Stay posted and lmk if you have any questions. You may be recieving an email as Ive also updated my lists). Be well! 

I will be teaching yoga in The Clearing Studio at True North Health Care. Two classes for Boomers (or "older" folks, yes Gen X youve made the cut) and one for Millenials. Masks, marked spots, and hands will be part of the drill. Stress reduction, immunity strengthening, and grounding will be taught by me using Kripalu approach.  Ten bucks, days and times are being worked out and Im in the  process of getting feedback so talk to me if you are interested.  You will be given an invitation to join me. No more than six bodies in the room which is spacious and meticulously sanitized. 

I have also made a video that will be offered later this month.  I never thought Id reurn to teaching in a studio but this space is too good to be TRUE in the north.  Be safe, be well, lets embrace our aliveness together!

It is June 2nd today and America is in crisis.  Co-vid 19 has created a new eerie normal and a black man was murdered by police in my city, Minneapolis.  I was going to Guest Teach Yoga at a couple places there and I was going to bring LIght Up Your Yoga (pranayama focus) to other places in our region.

Now I am trying to navigate the above, my daughter lives right in the heart of South Mpls. There is an outpouring of love and light being sent to her, a strong, independent millenial. And my husband and I continue to stay socially distanced the best we can so we dont get the virus. 

BUT, I will begin video taping classes this Friday in The Clearing Studio at True North Health Care. I will be offering professional instruction by the end this month. Details will be posted so check back!  Zoom simply didnt feel right to me, I want you to have something that you can use for practice anytime. 

Ahimsa.....non-violence.    Satya....truth.   May it be so , PEACE

Greetings! This will be a short post as I am figuring out how to teach Yoga in "the new normal." I've hedged at doing any instruction at home, instead I'm updating my student lists going back many years and Im adding family, colleagues, friends.....I thought I'd begin by inviting folks to just practice with me. Maybe I'll still do that but I'm hoping I can get in The Clearing Studio by myself and begin with All Level Kripalu classes. They cover it all; asana, pranayama, moving meditation and riding waves of emotion. My practice has deepened during this surreal time, I know that my teaching will address the change at all levels. SO hang tight, I will have a colloborators meeting with True North Health this month and I'm envisioning reaching you from there. Meanwhile stay connected. Kriplau is working on virtual classes. The Yoga Center Reatreat Mpls. has a wonderful selection. May you be happy, healthy, and safe.

Greetings from home! During this time of social distancing for prevention of Covid 19 my wish is that this finds you healthy and safe. 

I made a blog post on April 1, 2020 that did not get published...?? so I will try again and give you an update on yoga offerings:

I am in process of learning how to use Zoom, I have had several offers for help but am taking the time to push up to my edges around technology and do it myself.  At some point this month I wlll teach yoga virtually, this blog page will give you instructions as well as emails.  Stay tuned.

I have become part of True North Health Care (Bemidji) Collaboration. I will be a anchor tenant sharing The Clearing Studio, my intention is to offer short term classes, workshops, and groups. Sometimes with other like minded providers. I am SO excited to be a part of Dr. Pittmans vision, and I am deeply grateful for her service and Dr. Salters during this pandemic.  When it is safe to gather again I know that my/our offerings will be deeper, richer, and geared towards prevention of dis-ease.

The Yoga Center Retreat, Mpls., has a full schedule of classes online.  It has become my metro Sangha and I highly reccomend them. I was to meet with their Director this month about Guest Teaching, but we somehow keep missing the opportunity to sit down with each other.  It was the last place I went before leaving the cities a few weeks ago, and it will be the first place I'll return (aside from family, and less frequently) when again its safe to do so.  Check out their website if you wish.

I dont have any words of wisdom or deep thoughts to share at this time.  There is an abundance of things on the internet that you can do to maintain serentiy or sanity while being isolated from the old normal.  I pray that the new normal is Not the same, and that the world wakes up to saving the planet.  Clean water, air, and food is PRANA.  I am humbled by how I've contributed to toxicity and Will put the brakes on "gallavanting." The word my old Dad used for driving and flying all over the place, root down & keep it simple.

BE WELL friends, Jai Bhagwan and Peace, 

AMBI-KAREN