Hi, I'm Kara.
I'll show you how to overcome anxiety & thrive with trauma informed & mental health aware yoga.
Yoga that is gentle, loving, and kind.
My Mission?
Share how yoga goes beyond the physical poses to be fully transformational & therapeutic for the body & brain.
It's time you discover how truly capable you are.
Alaskan Yoga Wellness Retreats with Nourish in Nature
Join myself & Dr. Christie Wisel for an exclusive yoga wellness retreat at Salted Roots cabins in Seward, Alaska. This unique location provides a fusion of Alaskan wilderness with exquisite comfort.
Gentle yoga, soothing acupuncture, self-compassion workshop, and Ayurvedic inspired meals make for a nourishing weekend of rest & rejuvenation.
2022 Dates coming soon!
Online Workshop Series:
Nourish Your Mental Health with Yoga
Two part live streamed workshop series that includes educational lecture, gentle postures, breath, meditation, & guided relaxation.
Thursday, December 9th 6pm AKDT - Yoga for Anxiety
Thursday, December 16th 6pm AKDT - Yoga for Depression
Learn mental health & therapeutic yoga tools you need to thrive in uncertainty.
Yoga that accepts you as you are with compassion & resiliency.
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Overcome Anxiety with Gentle Yoga Mini Course
If you've been feeling exhausted, stressed, & overwhelmed you'll WANT to try this!
Start feeling better right now with this introductory mini course for overcoming anxiety.
It includes 5 video recordings including yoga nidra & meditation specifically targeting anxiety. You can practice anytime!
Offer available for a limited time.
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These popular online classes are a great place to start, if you’re not yet ready to join a full membership program.
Yin yoga
This class offers a mix of simple yoga poses and guided meditation to help you in a balanced way.
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Slow Vinyasa Flow
Slow flow is a moving meditation, making it a great way to explore body and mind connection.
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Free Yoga Videos & Rentals in the On Demand Library
Access TONS of online recordings such as yoga nidra, restore, yin, and beginner's yoga in the on demand library.
Free videos available along with rentals for workshops & classes if you are not a member.
Visit the On Demand LibraryNice to meet you!
Hi! I'm Kara, I'm based in Seward, Alaska.
I'm an experienced yoga teacher here to inspire you to nourish your mental health with therapeutic yoga so you can thrive and live a life you love.
My experience of yoga isn't just about poses or shapes. It is the mindful, somatic movement of daily life, the experience of breath, & coming home to yourself.
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What students are saying:
Marjorie - Retired Nurse Seward, AK
"I’ve practiced with Kara for the last four years.
She’s an amazing teacher. Slow and gentle when I need, but also encouraging and pushes me when she knows I can do more.
I had never heard of yoga nidra before. She led me through and opened my eyes to a wonderful practice. Her zoom classes have made it possible to continuing practice through distance and corona virus.
She’s a gentle spirit and is truly living the life she believes in. Following her passion. Her workshops are informative and inspirational. I’m so thankful she came into my life."
Sarah - Physician
Anchorage, AK
"Kara's classes are a treat for mind and body!
Kara takes a uniquely Alaskan approach to the practice of yoga, incorporating the challenges and opportunities of living in the 49th state into the design of her postures and meditations. She invites you to dive deeper into a better understanding of the changing seasons within and all around us.
As a physician, I see the toll that emotional stress and trauma takes on the body and the immune system. Kara works with her students to recognize, integrate and heal the mind-body connection that is so important for overall health and well-being.
I recommend her online studio and in person classes and retreats to anyone looking to heal, rejuvenate and restore."
David - HVAC Mechanic Anchorage, AK
"Kara's yoga classes are fantastic and I recommend them to my friends and family. Kara was born to be a yoga instructor, her teaching seems to flow from the root of her personality. She is particularly good at showing how yoga and meditation are tools to help process past trauma.
Her openness about her own experiences with trauma, mental health, and depression helped me to better understand and process my own personal experiences.
As far as I can tell, it's not about the yoga. It's about using yoga to untangle those things we all struggle with as human beings.
A yoga practice your body will love.
Real people, real results.
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