Workshops/Appearances
2007 events:
December 1, 2007. Charlestown Yoga. “Building your Power Yoga Practice from the Ground Up” 12:30-3:30. Visit http://www.charlestownyoga.com/ to sign up online.
December 22, 2007, 4PM Storytime at Zume’s Cafe Bring your kids and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime in a friendly, warm setting Zumes Coffeehouse 223 Main Street Charlestown MA 02129 617-242- 0038.
2008 events
January 9, 16, 23 and 30, 2008: Pre-teen yoga at Charlestown Boys and Girls Club Special four week series for boys and girls ages 9-15 ( approximate) All classes 6-7 pm Charlestown Boys and Girls Club, 15 Green St., Charlestown, MA 02129 Phone: (617) 242 1775
January 5, 2008 Kids Yoga Class. 3-3:45 pm. Charlestown Yoga. Drop in or pre-register at http://www.charlestownyoga.com/ . Bring your kids ages 4-6 years old. Stay and participate or drop off your kids. Give them the opportunity to explore, stretch, play and be creative. Healthy, happy fun! $20 per child.
January 12,2008 Special Kid Yoga class as part of the Charlestown Yoga Wellness Fair. Visit http://www.charlestownyoga.com/ for details. Come to the Charlestown Yoga Wellness fair running all day. Meet holistic health practitioners, learn about yoga for yourself and bring your kids, ages 4-6, for a special class from 4:15-4:45 pm.
January 26, 2008. Runners Workshop. Charlestown Yoga. Visit http://www.charlestownyoga.com/ for details. Join other like-minded runners who know the value of practicing yoga. The group will go out for a five mile run around the Charles, return to the studio and learn poses that are beneficial for runners. 1-3:30 pm. $40 per student.
Feb 2nd and Feb 9th, 2008. Kids Yoga Class. 3-3:45 pm. Charlestown Yoga. Drop in or pre-register at http://www.charlestownyoga.com/ . Bring your kids ages 4-6 years old. Stay and participate or drop off your kids. Give them the opportunity to explore, stretch, play and be creative. Healthy, happy fun! $20 per child.
February 16th, 2008 4PM Storytime at Zume’s Cafe Bring your kids and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime in a friendly, warm setting Zumes Coffeehouse 223 Main Street Charlestown MA 02129 617 242 0038
Saturday March 1st and March 15th,2008. Kids Yoga Class. 3-3:45 pm. Charlestown Yoga. Drop in or pre-register at http://www.charlestownyoga.com/ . Bring your kids ages 4-6 years old. Stay and participate or drop off your kids. Give them the opportunity to explore, stretch, play and be creative. Healthy, happy fun! $20 per child
Saturday, March 22, 2008. Runners Workshop. Charlestown Yoga. Visit http://www.charlestownyoga.com/ for details. Join other like-minded runners who know the value of practicing yoga. The group will go out for a five mile run (or the distance of your choice) around the Charles, return to the studio and learn poses that are beneficial for runners. 1-3:30 pm. $40 per student. The first event in January was SOLD OUT so sign up right away!
2009 events
Thursday, January 15, 2009 4-4:30 pm. Storytime at Zume’s Cafe Bring your kids and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime in a friendly, warm setting Zumes Coffeehouse 223 Main Street Charlestown MA 02129 617- 242-0038.
Saturday, February 21, 2009 1-3 pm. Bootcamp-style yoga class. Charlestown Yoga. Visit www.charlestownyoga.com to sign up. $20 per student. Come join Karen for a challenging two hour bootcamp-style class. We’ll use music, add some different poses to the basic practice, throw in some meditation and a solid shavasana ( rest ) at the end. If you’ve already taken a few of Karen’s classes, you’ll have a solid baseline for this bootcamp-style class. If not, and you’re a beginner at yoga, that’s fine. This class will be suitable for all levels. Come with an open mind, prepare to work hard but more importantly, prepare to have fun! We’ll need at least 10 students for this experience so please sign up early and encourage your friends and family to come with you!
Saturday 9/26, 10/3, 10/10/09 4-5:30,FREE Class outside ( in studio if weather issues) at City Square Park, Charlestown. Visit www.charlestownyoga.com to sign up. Come on over and get outside for a series of FREE classes before the weather gets too cold! City Square Park in Charlestown is a beautiful venue and we’ll practice on a great slate garden area, surrounded by trees and facing a big, beautiful fountain. You’ll see the Zakim Bridge off in the background as well. Our first class had over 20 people! This is an all levels class so don’t worry if you’ve never tried yoga before. If the weather is not cooperating, we’ll practice inside at the studio, 191 Main Street, Charlestown. See the website to sign up and for details.
Saturday, 10/10 and 10/24, 11/7 and 11/21 10:15-11:00. Kids Storytime at the Zelma Lacey House in Charlestown! Visit www.zelmalaceyhouse.com for location. $5.00 per family. Geared to ages 4-8 but all ages welcome. Come bring your kids for a fun storytime! We’ll read 2 fun stories, do some yoga poses in between and end with an arts and crafts project. The Zelma Lacey House is a great setting and will give the older residents a chance to be around the wonderful energy of kids!
Saturday, 12/12/09 A day of fun activities for Kids! Kids Storytime at the Zelma Lacey House in Charlestown, 10 am followed by a Kid Yoga Class at 2:15 pm at Charlestown Yoga! Start your day off with a little storytime for the kids. We’ll read a few books and end with a fun art project! ($5.00 per family) Then, bring your kids to Charlestown Yoga for a fun FREE Kid Yoga class! Both activities great for kids 3 and up!
2010 events
Sunday, January 17th, 1-4 pm. Power Yoga Workshop. Learn the basics of this style of yoga. Athletic, sweaty, healthy fun! Great for beginners or those looking to improve their current practice. $50.00. Sign up at www.charlestownyoga.com
Sunday, January 24th, 1-5 pm and also 1/31, 2/7 and 2/21/10. Assistant Training at Charlestown Yoga. Learn to be a Yoga Assistant! This is a great stepping stone to teaching, great for newer teachers looking to develop the specific skill of hands-on assisting. Also, wonderful for motivated students who want to improve their practice. Remember, graduating from this training means you get credits towards taking class at Charlestown Yoga! See www.charlestownyoga.com for details.
Thursday, April 1, 4-4:45 pm. Storytime at Zume’s Cafe Bring your kids and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime in a friendly, warm setting! Zumes Coffeehouse 223 Main Street Charlestown MA 02129 617- 242-0038.
Saturday, April 3, 2-5 pm. Group run around Charles River and Runners workshop. Meet up at Charlestown Yoga for a group run around the Charles from 2-3 ( distance and speed completely up to you!) Then, take a class from 3-5 chock full of tips for runners: poses that stretch all the right places; pre-race warm up using yoga; meditation to get your game day face on and post-race poses to soothe your tired body. Come and get the competitive edge for your running! $25. Sign up at www.charlestownyoga.com
Sunday, May 9th, 1-4 pm. Power Yoga Bootcamp class. Yoga, sweat, music, headstands (if you so choose), bliss, peace, health and wellness! All of this in 3 hours? Sure. Come take this challenging class based on the 90 minute Baptiste Power Yoga method but with added time for extra challenge and fun. Bring a friend as we need at least 10 for this experience to work best! $25. Sign up at www.charlestownyoga.com
Thursday, May 20th, 4-4:30 pm. Storytime at Zume’s Cafe Bring your kids and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime in a friendly, warm setting! Zumes Coffeehouse 223 Main Street Charlestown MA 02129 617- 242-0038.
Outdoor yoga classes in Charlestown. Come take yoga class outside in a beautiful park. Sponsored by Charlestown Yoga. (class will be at the studio in the event of inclement weather). All Classes on Saturday and from 4:00-5:30: June 12, 19, 26. Bring a mat and sign up on line at charlestownyoga.com as no cash or sign in will be available at the park.
Thursday, July 22nd, 4-4:30 pm. Storytime at Zume’s Cafe Bring your kids and enjoy a fun, interactive storytime in a friendly, warm setting! Zumes Coffeehouse 223 Main Street Charlestown MA 02129 617- 242-0038. FREE!
Saturday, August 14th, 11 am, $25.00 Group run around Charles River and Runner’s workshop. Meet up at Charlestown Yoga at 11 am for a group meditation, with special focus on athletic visualization. We’ll then run around the Charles (distance and speed completely up to you!) Then, take a class from 12-2, chock full of tips for runners: poses that stretch all the right places; pre-race warm up using yoga; meditation to get your game day face on and post-race poses to soothe your tired body. Come and get the competitive edge for your running and learn how your love of yoga can help your running! Sign up at www.charlestownyoga.com.
Sunday, Sept 19, 26, Oct 3 and Oct 10th. 1-5 pm. Assistant Training at Charlestown Yoga. Learn to be a Yoga Assistant! This is a great stepping stone to teaching, great for newer teachers looking to develop the specific skill of hands-on assisting. Also, wonderful for motivated students who want to improve their practice. Remember, graduating from this training means you get credits towards taking class at Charlestown Yoga! See www.charlestownyoga.com for details.
Saturdays in Sept/ October, 2010. FREE FAMILY YOGA on the Charles River Esplanade! Sept 18,25, Oct 2, 9. All classes 3-3:45. Hosted by the Esplanade Association and Bare Bones Yoga, my yoga company. Please join me for outdoor yoga suitable for all ages and the whole family! Classes will take place on the beautiful Charles River Esplanade, on the grassy area over the Arthur Fielder Footbridge. (Class will be canceled if there is rain) Bring a mat or a towel; there will be a few to use.