Karuna is the divine quality of compassion. Tenderness in feeling the pain of others and devoted action to alleviate suffering.
Renewal Micro Retreat
with Paul Menard & Kristin Althea O’Connor
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March 2nd, April 27th
Time slots:
10 am - 12 pm
12:30 pm - 2:30 pm
3 pm - 5 pm
$180 - there are 2 spots for each time slot.
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A 2 hour personal shiatsu massage & acupuncture experience Relax and deeply unwind in this back-to-back shiatsu massage/acupuncture duo. This special offering is a chance to receive the ultimate therapeutic experience.
You’ll get an hour of each modality: A Five Element Shiatsu session with Paul where he will help you bring your body into a brilliant, balanced ease. A Five Element Acupuncture session with Kristin to detox your body from buzzy energy and bring out a brighter you.
These sessions are influenced by you, your needs, your current state, the season, and any other influences that show themselves.
Workshops with Balmiki Sharma
with Pandit Balmiki Sharma
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Sat, April 5th
($50) PM: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
In this workshop, we will look at the art and science of healing. What is healing? Who can heal and how do they heal? Each session will begin with the chanting of ragas (classical indian music) and meditation to prepare the mind for the absorption of knowledge. All learning will be authentic, reliable and (most importantly) practical.
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Sun, April 6th
($50) PM: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm
The philosophy of the chakras is readily available, but how they work, why do they work, and how we can bring them to balance are aspects that we must explore deeper? This is what Balmiki Sharma hopes to bring to our community from his teachings and experience. Each session will begin with the chanting of ragas (classical indian music) and meditation to prepare the mind for the absorption of knowledge. All learning will be authentic, reliable and (most importantly) practical.
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Balmiki will be integrated into the usual Karuna weekend schedule as well. He will join Paul in leading some usual classes/study groups, making them classes that you don’t want to miss!
Friday, 5:30-7 pm Special Class: The Effect of Chanting on the Inner Subtle System with Pandit Balmiki Sharma
Saturday, 10-11:30 am Iyengar Intermediate ½ special edition: Knowledge, Karma, & Devotion in Practice with Paul Menard & Pandit Balmiki Sharma
Sunday, 10 am-12 pm Iyengar Restorative special edition: Knowledge, Karma, & Devotion in Practice with Paul Menard & Pandit Balmiki Sharma
Monday, 7:30-9 pm Monday Night Study Group led by Paul Menard & Pandit Balmiki Sharma
Karuna Sessions: Practicing Compassion
with Paul Menard
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Sunday, Mar 30th from 10 am to 11:30 pm
cost: sliding scale donations starting at $2, donate as much as you want/can. All proceeds will go to a charity of the group’s choosing.
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This will be the second edition of the Practicing Compassion class series.
The word Karuna means compassion. Patañjali and other spirituality masters suggest that compassion is something that needs practice. With Paul will guide participants to begin from wherever they are, while using inquiry to explore kindness and compassion in oneself. This class uses the practice of Asana, breathing, & short meditations and is based on the Buddhist text, the Lojong.
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Shiatsu with Paul
Experience a 5-Element Shiatsu treatment with Paul. This bodywork technique utilizes the applying of pressure with fingers & thumbs, along with techniques such as stretching & joint mobilization. It is often a method used as preventative care treatment & to enhance health. Shiatsu addresses imbalances of the vital energy of our body or Qi (pronounced “chee”).
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Acupuncture with Kristin
Our newest addition to Karuna is Kristin Althea O’Connor’s regular 5-Element Acupuncture treatments. This treatment reaches the ROOT of the patient, helping achieve balance in all aspects of life to ensure you are thriving & not just surviving.
Wednesdays 10am - 1:30pm
Click below for more information.
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Daily Meditation
Karuna offers daily meditation as a free service to the community (donations are accepted). Mostly online but there are some days we come together in person. For a full schedule, links to attend, etc, click below.
FREE every Morning at 9am
Join our group today.
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Attend a Yoga Class
Karuna offers a myriad of classes throughout the course of the week. Classes are available in person, online, and a hybrid option of the two.
Are you ready for yoga?
View our full class schedule & more by clicking below.
Online or In Person Appointments Available
Are you looking for individual instruction? Growth? Book a private session with Paul.
“Incredibly beautiful studio, and wonderful, masterful teachers! So grateful to be a part of this community.”
—Sarah B.
Karuna Offers Shiatsu & Body Work
What are the benefits of Yoga?
Yoga means union of body, mind and spirit. Many people in the West know of yoga as a collection of physical postures to be performed. In fact, yoga is one of the six major classical Indian philosophies, and it is a method for reducing suffering in all aspects of one’s life.
Benefits of Yoga
Yoga has many benefits. It promotes strength, flexibility, healthy breathing, relaxation, a sense of inner peace, increased mental focus, and healing from physical injuries and emotional pains. Whatever one’s primary reason for studying yoga may be, the longer one continues to practice yoga, the more its positive effects deepen, strengthen and multiply, bringing one into closer harmony with one’s true nature.
SCENT-FREE ZONE
Karuna Center for Yoga and Healing Arts is a place where all can enter safely. We request that you make an effort to refrain from using scented products. We understand the challenges of this request; please know that we are all in the process of increasing our awareness and sensitivity.
Please refrain from using any perfumes, colognes, scented oils (even natural ones), or aftershave—when coming to be a part of the space. Less obvious sources of fragrances include cosmetics, laundry detergent, fabric softeners, drier sheets, soaps, shampoos, hand lotions, face creams, deodorants, and sunscreen. Even air freshener, incense, and scented candle aroma can be absorbed in clothing and hair. Sweaters, jackets, and fabric purses will also pick up fragrances.
Thank you for being mindful and making Karuna a welcome space for everyone.
