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Meet Karen James – Weblog


Meet Karen , a yoga trainer with a ardour for making yoga accessible to all. She has been educating yoga since 2019 and has expertise in facilitating quite a lot 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 talents, Karen is devoted to making a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for all practitioners.

Inform us a bit about your self… 

I’m 56, single and haven’t any youngsters. I work full time for a design and construct firm as their Compliance Supervisor which take pleasure in as delve into the occupational well being and wellbeing of workers inside the firm. I like writing poetry and that is one of the simplest ways I understand how to precise 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 every week to commuting to London the opposite 2 days. So I’m normally up early exercising, lifting weights, dancing or strolling. Then work duties! Night sensible I are likely to chill out with meditations or learn. Watching television much less and fewer nowadays. 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 a neighborhood studio a number of instances every week doing scorching 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 change into far more accessible in my strategy 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 the right way to incorporate these into lessons. I additionally wished individuals 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 5 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 completely satisfied 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 perfect academics within the room in relation to your physique. 

What’s developing for you in 2025?

I will likely be holding trainer coaching with Jivana Heyman for chair yoga in July. I may even be a visitor trainer on Jessica Rabone’s yoga trainer coaching in November.

I additionally maintain a free yoga nidra class on Sundays.

 

Discover out extra about Karen:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/karenjamesyoga/



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