Meet Karen James – Weblog

Meet Karen , a yoga trainer with a ardour for making yoga accessible to all. She has been instructing 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 varieties 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 get pleasure from as delve into the occupational well being and wellbeing of staff throughout the firm. I really like writing poetry and that is the easiest way I understand how to precise my ideas and emotions. 

What does a typical day appear like for you? 

I break up my time between working from house 3 days every 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 as of late. I educate on-line lessons on a Sunday morning

How did your yoga journey start and what impressed you to turn out to be a yoga trainer? 

Yoga journey began in earnest in 2014, attended an area studio just a few instances every week doing scorching yoga, Bikram and hatha. Used to benefit from the energetic lessons initially. Actually I did the coaching simply to see what it was all about hadn’t deliberate to show. After coaching knew needed to turn out to be far more accessible in my method to instructing. 

What impressed you to specialise in your apply?

I began utilizing props and beloved the way in which they supported my bodily apply. I’ve a inventive aspect and determined to problem myself on learn how to incorporate these into lessons. I additionally needed folks to really feel included in lessons and discover methods to take away the obstacles 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 way in which they’ve related 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 glad 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 on the subject of 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 can even be a visitor trainer on Jessica Rabone’s yoga trainer coaching in November.

I additionally maintain a free yoga nidra class on Sundays.

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