Karen Kaumudi Hasskarl
Co-director Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy

Karen began her study of yoga and meditation as a teenager, entering the field professionally in 1988 as a Certified Kripalu Yoga Teacher. A few years later she began her training in Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy. Karen was initially appointed Program Assistants' manager and, after a few years of working alongside Michael Lee, she stepped from co-teaching to leading programs herself. Today she is Director of Certification Programs. Karen has provided support and training for over 150 mentors and 900 students.