Nana Karen – Host, Founder, Rebel with a Cause
Hi and welcome to Karen’s Yoga, hosted by yours truly, Nana Karen.
Here, we explore the mess and the magic, the polarities that make uswhole. So take a breath, buckle upon… and let’s dive in.
I’m a facilitator, a guide, and—if you’ll allow me—a little bit of a guru. Let’s look at the word “Guru’ and its origins. ‘Gu’ is defined as ‘darkness and ‘Ru’ is defined as ‘Light’ (shoutout to the Advayataraka Upanishad for that definition). My real mission? To help you find your guru moments. I’m just here to help shine a little ‘ru’ on the ‘gu’ when it comes to imbalances and suffering that you might be feeling. I hope i can help.
So who am I to be here with you?
-
I hold five yoga certifications, with a special focus on nervous system regulation to reduce stress.
-
I’m a mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, wife, ex-wife, stepmom, friend, employee… and yes, a failed marry-er (LOL).
-
I have a dopamine disorder known as addiction. I am currently in remission.
-
A food science grad trained in process improvement, with 20+ years in the corporate and manufacturing world.
-
And I’ve lived almost all the seasons of a female life cycle—child, teenager, independant young worman, mother, career woman, menopausal, grandmother. I am a daughter, sister, divorcé, step mom, adult orphan of both parents, friend and so much more.
All of that life, all of those lessons—that’s what I’m bringing to this space. So buckle up, my friends. Let’s dive into the mess and magic together