Karuna means compassion, tenderness, 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.
Radical Rest: restorative practice to boost immunity & build vitality
with Suzie Goldstein (CIYT)
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March 9th
($30) 10 am - 12 pm
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Be on the look out for more installations of this regular workshop soon!
Practicing Compassion
a special class
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Feb 23rd: ($18) 10-11:30 am
Using the Buddhist book of the Lojong, dive into the meaning go Karuna: compassion.
no one will be turned away for lack of funds & proceeds will go to charity
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All of the proceeds from the Karuna Sessions class series will go to local charities—a new charity will be chosen for each class.
We humbly ask for a suggested donation of $18 per class but will by no means turn anyone away for a lack of funds.
Shiatsu and Bodywork with Paul
Experience a 5-Element Shiatsu treatment at the center with Paul. This bodywork technique utilizes the applying of pressure with fingers and thumbs, along with techniques such as stretching and joint mobilization. Shiatsu is often used as a method to enhance health and can be used as preventative care treatment. Shiatsu addresses imbalances of the vital energy of our body or Qi (pronounced “chee”).
Daily Meditation
Karuna offers daily meditation as a free service to the community (donations are accepted). Every morning at 9am we meet (and some days in person. For a full schedule, links to attend, etc, click below.
Join our group today.
Attend a Class at Karuna
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?
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.
