Karen began practicing yoga in 2015 and has been part of the Small World community for many years. She completed her 200-hour yoga teacher and SEL certification through Breathe for Change in 2024 and will complete her 300-hour training with Small World Yoga in July of 2025. Karen has been an early childhood educator for over 35 years and enjoys bringing yoga and SEL into her classroom and her school community. Her yoga practice has been an integral part of her self-care, helping her to stay grounded and bring balance into her life. She loves sharing yoga with others and helping them develop their mind-body connection.

Karen is a native Nashvillian and mother of four now-grown children. When she is not practicing at the studio, she enjoys hiking, paddle boarding and climbing, and spending time with her family—especially her grandson, Cruse!