Yearly Archives: 2022

Karen is a dedicated First Grade Teacher, a loving dog-mom, and an inspired Pilates instructor. In her spare time, Karen can be found doing almost anything outside! She enjoys hiking, ATVing, going for walks with her dog, snowmobiling, water skiing, and more. She loves to spend time with her family and friends, take yoga and Pilates classes, and relax by the lake. Karen found Pilates in 2013 when she tried a class in hopes of a fun, challenging change from the typical gym setting. From that very first class, Karen fell in love and has continued her Pilates practice ever since. She became certified to teach both Beginner and Intermediate Pilates classes through Power Pilates Core Mat I & II training programs. Karen is excited to bring her Pilates experience to Zen Yoga & Wellness to share the wonderful benefits of Pilates with all who join her classes.

Karen is a dedicated First Grade Teacher, a loving dog-mom, and an inspired Pilates instructor. In her spare time, Karen can be found doing almost anything outside! She enjoys hiking, ATVing, going for walks with her dog, snowmobiling, water skiing, and more. She loves to spend time with her family and friends, take yoga and Pilates classes, and relax by the lake. Karen found Pilates in 2013 when she tried a class in hopes of a fun, challenging change from the typical gym setting. From that very first class, Karen fell in love and has continued her Pilates practice ever since. She became certified to teach both Beginner and Intermediate Pilates classes through Power Pilates Core Mat I & II training programs. Karen is excited to bring her Pilates experience to Zen Yoga & Wellness to share the wonderful benefits of Pilates with all who join her classes.

Jessie is a third grade teacher who loves working with children. She began her journey of yoga at home and expanding her own practice. In wanting to expand her passion for teaching and love of yoga, Jessie earned her 200 hour certified yoga teacher training at Trillium Ayurveda and Yoga in Orange, MA. Jessie loves how yoga is something that anyone is capable of doing, and each time you practice is a new experience. She enjoys teaching to adults and children, which she incorporates into her classroom as well in promoting mindfulness and different poses with her students. She loves sharing the power of yoga through her classes and is grateful for the opportunity to share her knowledge about the benefits of yoga in all areas of life.

Lori is a 200 RYT with Yoga Alliance and has received her training and certifications through YogaFit in Levels 1-5, Senior Yoga, Yoga for Kids, Yo-Chi and Yoga Nidra. She has a passion for fitness and helping others and has been in the fitness industry for over 20 years. She also is a personal trainer through AFAA (Aerobics & Fitness Association of America) and has multiple certifications with MOSSA, she also is a Certified SilverSneakers instructor.

Ron discovered yoga in a pursuit to connect physical and mental well being within a spiritual pathway. His practice began in 2000, focused for many years solely on Ashtanga yoga. Desiring more freedom of personal expression and Asana arrangements he came to practice, vinyasa, hot, and power yoga disciplines. He is a 200hr certified yoga teacher through My Vinyasa Practice in Austin, TX. His Asana practice focuses on movement, connection, and grace. He believes Yoga should be explored and developed with consideration to each individuals physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.