Karen has been practicing meditation since 1983 and yoga since 1987, always seeking to understand how the physical and spiritual dimensions of both serve as pathways to discover the vast and ecstatic place of freedom that exists in every being.  That search found a clear path when she discovered Blue Throat Yoga in 2011.  She was certified to teach Neelakantha Meditation in 2017. A principle (though not exclusive) focus in her teaching is to bring yoga and meditation to people for whom they are generally not accessible due to incarceration, economic disadvantage, or other causes.