Stretch

Trainer: Karen Overgaard Category: Level: ,

Weekly yoga based Easy Stretch class in Waldwick

Start here if you are new to yoga or coming back after a lapse in practice and want to ease into your practice at a comfortable pace. In this 1-hour yoga-based easy stretch class, enjoy a slow, gentle practice designed to improve flexibility, release tension, and promote relaxation. Combining modified yoga poses focused on stretching, this class is perfect for anyone looking to unwind, loosen tight muscles, and enhance overall mobility.

What to Expect:

  • Gentle Movements: Flow through accessible yoga poses and stretches that gently lengthen muscles without strain.
  • Breathing: Connect breath with movement to enhance relaxation and calm the mind.
  • Targeted Stretching: Focus on key areas like the hips, shoulders, and lower back, where tension often accumulates.
  • Suitable for All Levels: Ideal for beginners, seniors, or anyone looking for a slower-paced, restorative practice.

Karen is a Registered Yoga Teacher and member of the Yoga Alliance, she has embraced the profound connection between mind, body, and spirit. Completing her 200-hour certification in 2010, it has served as a foundation for delving deeper into specialized areas of yoga. From certifications in Children's yoga to yoga for cancer patients, trauma, addiction, and even Yoga for Veterans with PTSD, she has honed her skills to address diverse needs. She has done a lot of volunteering teaching yoga in hospital settings and has seen how beneficial breathing and stretching can be. Additionally, she has witnessed how much better everyone feels after a good stretch. No one realizes what needs to be stretched until they do it! Additionally, she is certified in Y12SR (Yoga 12-Step Recovery). In my private sessions and group classes, including family yoga and sessions for those with special needs, she creates a nurturing space for individuals to find solace, strength, and growth through the practice of yoga. Prior to her yoga training Karen was in the world of nursing. With over 35 years of clinical experience, she has dedicated her life to the field of holistic nursing. From her early days as a primary care nurse in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics to recent endeavors in a Midwifery practice, she has witnessed the transformative power of holistic care and practices. In 2006, she embarked on a path that would deepen her understanding of energy healing. she became a Reiki Master, unlocking the ability to channel healing energy to support the well-being of individuals. Alongside providing Reiki sessions to adults and children, she also contributes her time and skills as a volunteer in hospital settings. Guiding others on their journey, she take immense joy in training individuals to become Reiki Practitioners, spreading the gift of healing to the world.