Our Experienced Instructor

My name is Karen Douglas,​

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I am the Founder of Simply Yoga of Bobcaygeon. For 30 years now I have had the extreme pleasure of teaching yoga in all its different forms and in many different settings.

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I started practicing yoga as a way to alleviate stress. Overtime, as I continued to enjoy my practice, I began to realize and experience the multitude of benefits, both physical and mental that Yoga had to offer.

 

I know without a doubt that yoga is NOT just another form of exercise.

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Not only did Yoga benefit my body in very positive ways, but also my mind through improved concentration and awareness. I found myself becoming increasingly aware of the energetic, emotional and psychological gifts that yoga had to offer.

 

I learned that yoga was – in and of itself – a physical form of mindful meditation. When we move through a movement, we connect mind and body by riding on the waves of breath. By doing this we are truly connecting our whole self.

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On a more personal note, I am no stranger to mental illness, depression and anxiety and of course it’s opposite...wellness. Through a deep and disabling depression many years ago, I learned all over again the health benefits of having my own regular practice and how to bring about a sense of calm and stillness.

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It wasn’t until I found wellness again, that I could really appreciate the healing and grounding powers of the more meditative aspects of yoga.

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I strongly believe that yoga is for everyone. It has served me through many stages of my life. There is absolutely no age limit or health issue that prevents a person from doing yoga. After all, Yoga is simply moving and breathing... mindfully.​

 

Namaste 🙏

Karen

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“Live with intention, walk to the edge, listen hard. Practice wellness, play with abandon, and laugh. Choose no regrets. Appreciate your friends. Continue to learn. Do what you love and live as if this is all there is . . .”