Yoga & Meditation
in Vail, Colorado
Photo by Angus Rainbow
Karen has been teaching yoga in Vail since 1999.
Karen offers private and group instruction in both yoga and meditation. She teaches vinyasa and Ashtanga yoga, and specializes in therapeutic applications. She guides secular meditation for all levels of practitioner.
Please contact Karen by email.
Karen will be unavailable in retreat December 16- February 14, 2025.
Thank you for your patience in communication during this time.
“Karen is completely authentic in her teaching, she reflects goodness in all of her communication, is intuitive, and has an innate ability to give you what you need to deepen and grow as a yogi. Karen gave me a new-found passion for yoga and thirst for learning. It gives me great joy to know that I will continue my yoga journey with Karen as my teacher.”
Practice with Karen
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Private Lessons
Karen enjoys adapting the practice to suit the individual, while creating a meditative and welcoming space.
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Group Classes
Join Karen for yoga and meditation at Gravity Haus in the heart of Vail Village!
“Karen is the real deal — a talented, experienced teacher, Karen makes the intangible tangible and practical. She gives Buddhism context and explains so many “whys” of practice. My practice improved remarkably simply by participating in her classes. Highly recommended.”
By-Donation Meditation
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Meditate with Karen
Karen’s collection of online meditation series covers the full range of traditional practices in a modern, secular context.
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Online Courses
Karen’s on-demand library of courses provides foundational teachings to support your ongoing self-discovery.
“I really appreciate the authentic approach Karen takes in her classes. I have done a handful of trainings and workshops with Karen. I highly recommend her courses to anyone interested in gaining a deeper understanding of Buddhist and yogic teachings. I also would recommend her courses to anyone interested in bettering their perspective and understanding on life and the challenges that may arise being human.”
The ultimate way to deepen your practice
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Yoga Teacher Training
Karen combines alignment-based Ashtanga with classical vinyasa, and integrates Buddhist philosophy into the history of yogic thought.
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Meditation Teacher Training
Explore mindfulness meditation and heart practices, and begin to discover concentration practice and opening to insight.
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Advanced Yoga Teacher Training
Broaden your teaching with yin, restorative and yoga nidra, while deepening your own practice with mantra and yogic meditation.
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Advanced Meditation Teacher Training
Follow the Buddha's complete path to insight through mindfulness of breathing, while learning to guide others.
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Guiding Traditional Yoga Nidra
Achieve deep rest for yourself and others with sleep-based meditation. The time is ripe for this simple yet powerful practice!
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The Art of Pranayama
Study the ancient art of shaping and freeing the energy body through breathing techniques. When practiced properly, pranayama is incredibly grounding and calming.
“Karen is an awesome teacher and guide. She is able to make the subjects she is relaying digestible and easy to understand. I love following her guided meditations as she helps me get in the mindset and keeps me focused on the meditation at hand. She definitely has helped me further my practice..”
The Yoga of Healing
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Bodywork
Karen practices subtle neuromuscular healing based on SMRT. This non-invasive hands-on modality can alleviate chronic pain and is gentle enough for anyone.
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Energy Work
This hands-off technique can balance the chakras, release blockages and enhance connections to safely encourage energetic opening for spiritual development.
“Karen, you are an inspired teacher. Straightforward, patient, clear. Thank you for sharing these incredible gifts.”
“Karen is a magnificent instructor. She presents critical concepts in a way that is easy to digest and apply to my life.”