Journal
Here you'll find writing on mindfulness, neuroscience, mental health, physical wellbeing, and yoga.
These topics often overlap: attention, behaviour and embodiment are all part of the same ecosystem of experience, and the aim here is to explore those connections in a thoughtful and practical way. Some posts draw from research, others from lived experience and teaching. The intention is to share ideas that are useful, considered, and occasionally a bit different from what is typically said.
May 17, 2026
This class is focused on the things that support our postural balance, with Karen explaining that we can work on both sides of the coin: building […]
May 15, 2026
This therapeutic class moves at an unhurried pace. Karen guides slow reclined hip openers, side-lying hip stabilization exercises, followed by grounding standing postures and a balance […]
May 14, 2026
In this class, Chris brings you back to the basics: breath, balance, and a steady foundation. Expect plenty of standing postures to open the hips and […]
May 14, 2026
This class focuses on forward folds with a lot of care around how they work in the body, especially using bent knees, pelvic tilt, and breath […]
May 11, 2026
Karen starts this class with a slow, grounding breath practice, inviting you to notice effort, release, and the quiet “wave” of inhale and exhale before moving […]
May 8, 2026
Join Karen in this gentle Therapeutic Yoga class designed for recovery and restoration. The practice emphasizes mindfulness and ease of movement, offering a calm space to […]
May 7, 2026
Join Chris in a calming class designed to enhance ease of movement while exploring breath control and mindfulness. You’ll be guided through gentle Hatha yoga postures […]
May 6, 2026
Chris sets a clear tone right away: this power yoga class is going to ask for effort, but with breath as the anchor and plenty of […]
May 6, 2026
An energizing, accessible yoga class focused on mobility, stability and nervous system regulation. Using weights, resistance bands and balance supports, this class blends functional movement, breathwork, […]
May 4, 2026
Join Karen Andersen for a rejuvenating session of Yoga for Active Aging, focusing on functional strength and ease of movement. This beginner-friendly class combines mindful breathwork, […]
May 3, 2026
Join Karen for a gentle class dedicated to enhancing hip and back mobility, encouraging ease of movement throughout your body. You’ll flow through mindful stretches and […]
May 2, 2026
Karen opens with a calming breath practice before moving into a steady, strength-focused class using weights, a chair, and a block for plenty of support. Expect […]
April 29, 2026
Karen opens this weights edition of Active Aging with a joint-freeing warm-up standing on the feet, then builds into a full-body strength practice that mixes dumbbells, […]
April 27, 2026
Join Karen for an energizing class designed specifically for active aging, focusing on functional strength and enhancing your overall vitality. Utilizing light weights and resistance bands, […]
April 27, 2026
Join Karen in this all-levels Hatha yoga class designed to cultivate ease of movement and enhance self-awareness. Through mindful breath and dynamic postures, you’ll explore the […]
April 25, 2026
Karen opens with slow breathing, reclined hip circles, and gentle bridge work before adding weights and a block for more support and extra strength-building opportunities. From […]
April 23, 2026
Join Karen for a thoughtful class that emphasizes ease of movement and mindfulness. Experience a gentle flow of Hatha yoga, designed to enhance self-awareness and promote […]
April 23, 2026
Join Karen for a nurturing class focused on enhancing your hips, back, and balance. The session incorporates gentle movements and resistance band work to build strength […]
April 22, 2026
Karen kicks off this class with a friendly “leg day” preview, then keeps the focus on lower-body strength with bands, blocks, and plenty of steady, approachable […]
April 15, 2026
Join Karen for a rejuvenating class designed for active aging, focusing on functional strength, mobility, and balance. Using light weights and resistance bands, this session introduces […]