Karen was initially drawn to yoga to help regain balance in a typically hectic life. She practiced two years before deciding to train as a yoga instructor. Karen completed a 200RYT certification in 2004 at Universal Movement Yoga Studio in Virginia Beach. Beyond her certification Karen has studied with Beryl Bender Birch, John Friend, Christy Brock, Ann Richardson and at the Yogaville Ashram. She is passionate about teaching yoga to teens. Blending her educational background in counseling and nutrition with her day job, Virginia Beach public school special education and physical fitness, Karen brings a wealth of information to her teen yoga classes.

With the pressures and stresses that face young people today practicing yoga helps strengthen self image, build confidence and increase physical fitness. It creates healthy life long patterns”. In addition to teaching teen yoga at Studio Bamboo, Karen teaches to youth sports teams and mentors an after school yoga club at Great Neck Middle School.