Clients are saying . . .
| "I greatly appreciate Karen's gentleness and acceptance. I released lingering anxieties and was able to see purpose in all levels of my experience." |
| "I feel more in my body and connected than I have in a long time." |
| "Karen is amazing, supportive and caring. I had an "AHA" moment, where I realized I was carrying around other people's stuff. The questions she asked forced me to dig deeper." |
| "Karen is so patient. I didn't know someone could be so patient. She creates a supportive atmosphere." |
| "The session was an amazing experience. I felt connected and present like I never have before. All aches, pains and tightness that I came in with are gone. I felt safe and cared for and respected." |
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Dharma Yoga Shala
(NC School of Yoga)
Triangle Pilates and Cary Yoga Center
A perspective on Carl Rogers Client-Centered Therapy
Certified
Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner:
Raleigh, North Carolina
Karen Knight, MS, RYT
Email: ncyogatherapy@gmail.com
Phone: (919) 270-0708
About Karen
Karen started practicing yoga in 1996 in a quest to reconnect with her body and its wisdom. She has explored and enjoys a variety of styles of yoga, contact improvisation, and authentic movement as ways to discover, connect, explore and express through her body. Karen has a passion for teaching and empowering people to connect to their authentic selves.
Karen began teaching yoga in 2001, is certified through the NC School of Yoga and is registered with Yoga Alliance. After completing 650 hours of training in assisted asana technique, therapeutic dialogue, body/mind integrative techniques, applied anatomy and more, she graduated and became a certified Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Practitioner. She has served as a mentor in the yoga therapy training program.
From her studies, personal experience, and working with students and clients, she believes that bringing awareness to body, mind, and Spirit during practice supports both self knowledge and invites inspiration toward living a more whole, fulfilled life. She brings to her teaching and sessions both respect for the body's wisdom as well as a playful spirit.
Private Sessions and Group Yoga
One-on-One Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
Karen offers one on one Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT) sessions to clients. Sessions typically last 1.5 hours. Read more about PRYT below and at www.pryt.comGroup Yoga Classes
Karen teaches mindfulness yoga and vinyasa (flow) yoga at Dharma Yoga Shala in Five Points and at Triangle Pilates and Cary Yoga Center. Check out the latest class schedules at www.ncschoolofyoga.com and www.trianglepilates.com. Karen's classes will offer you the opportunity to notice your body, mind, and emotions as you step through practice, and reflect on how what you discover may show up in the rest of your life. Her classes provide you with an opportunity to not only benefit from the physical experience of yoga, but to learn more about how you approach stress, challenges, and relaxation opportunities. You can then practice making choices that support you. Karen's style is mindful and lighthearted. You will leave class calm, peaceful, and energized. To gain maximum benefit from her classes, some experience with yoga is suggested.Workshops
Got Stress?
An 8-week Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy Program, proven to help you change your relationship to stress.Through breath, gentle yoga movements, quiet introspection and dialogue in a supportive group setting, you will come to better understand your relationship to stress and how to move forward – empowered with new tools for life.
55% average reduction in stress-related symptoms, including:
- Physical relief from chronic aches and pains
- A feeling of deep relaxation
- Enhanced mental clarity and focus
- A clearer sense of purpose and empowerment
- A new perspective and inner connection
No yoga or meditation experience necessary.
When: Saturdays, March 29 - May 17, 2008
1:00 – 3:00 p.m. PLUS
9:00 – 5:00 All Day Retreat, April 19, 2008Where: Triangle Pilates and Cary Yoga Center
Stone Creek Village
202 Ledgestone Way
Cary, NC 27519Fee: $295, including CD for home practice, participant manual,
discount coupon for a private Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy session
$265 Early Bird Registration, if paid by March 13, 2008Space is limited to 10 participants.
Call 919.270.0708 or e-mail ncyogatherapy@gmail.com to reserve your spot!
Schedule
For questions or to set up an appointment, contact Karen at 919.270.0708 or ncyogatherapy@gmail.com.
Sessions are currently available at Karen's home studio in Raleigh, or at your location for an additional fee. Please call or e-mail for directions.
A session lasts from 1 to 1 1/2 hours. Please allow up to 1 and 3/4 hours for the initial session. To prepare for the session:
- Wear loose comfortable clothing to allow for easier movement.
- Men are asked to wear either bicycle shorts or briefs under their loose clothing.
- It is advisable to not eat for at least 1 hour before a session. If you need something to tide you over, a small snack that's easily digestible is a good idea.
Fees
Private yoga therapy sessions last 1.5 hours (but allow up to 2 hours for the first appointment).
$70 per sessionSPECIAL OFFER: 3 Sessions for $180 ($60 per session). Clients often receive profound insights in their first session. However, many clients find it beneficial to have several sessions to learn to drop into their bodies and go deeper. For this reason, if you sign up for 3 sessions at a time, you will receive a discount of $10 per session! (One time offer.)
Group class prices and workshops vary by studio.
For more information, see the group yoga links above.
All About Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy
Who Can Benefit from a Session? Do I have to do yoga?
You do not need any yoga experience to receive a PRYT session. Strength, flexibility, and hatha yoga experience are not prerequisites to receive profound benefits from a customized, private PRYT session. All you do is simply relax, focus, and experience something completely beyond expectations. Sessions have proven effective in helping clients work through problems, in coming to terms with decision points, and in letting go of things that are holding them back in life. Many clients describe it as a mental and physical massage. The sessions are based on alignment and yogic principles, but I will ensure that those principles are met - you won't need to think about it!How Will I Benefit from a Session?
If you're new to this type of work, you will likely enjoy the process of focusing attention on yourself in a nonjudgmental, loving, and respectful atmosphere. Beginning sessions will be a time to plant the seeds to better express yourself in life. Those who are experienced at seeking connections between body, mind and Spirit can reach a deeper level of understanding and personal integration.
- release fears, anxieties and stress
- enhance body awareness, strength and flexibility
- sense of empowerment to make changes
- gain clarity around life issues
- deep relaxation
What to Expect in a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy (PRYT) Session
PRYT sessions can be transformative, revealing, healing and relaxing. They can help reveal how life pressures affect your body, health and moods. Karen customizes each session to what's happening with you. A typical session begins with a centering, where you let go of your day and focus on yourself and your body. Next, Karen may guide you through a body scan, where you check in and become more aware of all of your body parts, taking note of anything that comes up. You may do some very simple supported warm-up exercises before she guides you into yoga poses, which are chosen based on your dialogue and your focus for the session. In a safe and nurturing environment, she holds and supports you in the stretch, allowing the body to fully relax and the mind to notice and perhaps let go of typical thinking patterns. At this point, you may become aware of recent, past or unconscious feelings or incidents. Karen maintains a dialoguing process throughout the session to guide you to your own discoveries and conclusions. The session closes through a guided integration, where you can begin making connections between the results of the session, your life situations and respond to them.While most sessions take place on the floor on an oversized, thickly-padded, comfortable yoga mat, sessions can be adapted for people who can't get down on the mat comfortably. Accommodations can also be made for people who do not want to be physically touched.