Thrive Guide

Karen Stone

About

I started teaching Qigong in 2017 and yoga in 2000.

I've taught in retreats in Kerala and Europe.

Qigong is a mindful movement and the root of Tai Chi. I feel inspired by it as it brought a different quality to teaching yoga. I really focus on pranayama and breath work as ...
I started teaching Qigong in 2017 and yoga in 2000.

I've taught in retreats in Kerala and Europe.

Qigong is a mindful movement and the root of Tai Chi. I feel inspired by it as it brought a different quality to teaching yoga. I really focus on pranayama and breath work as it's profoundly healing. Legs up the wall are one of my favourite postures!
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Keep the spark burning within yourself and it will radiate outwards.
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Retreat Specialties

I focus on making practise accessible to everyone and people learning how to deeply relax.

Teaching Specialties

I incorporate hatha yoga with some joint warmers and flowing movements. I take my time with preparation, building up to final postures after we've warmed up anatomically and mindfully. I always bring in pranayama, a spiritual reading and guided relaxation.

What are your favorite Retreat Venues around the world

Spectrum in Dalyan, Turkey. Joanne Sparrow is efficient but warm and authentic. The food is wonderful, the pool and outdoor area are beautiful. You can have space to yourself or mingle. Many people like a single room to themselves and the rooms are lovely and homely. I loved the boat trips on our day out!

What's your personal definition of what it means to thrive?

Contentment in everyday life using your abilities to enhance your time and others.

Who do you look up to ? Who has helped you the most along your teacher / retreat leader journey?

I look up to Clara Apollo as my qigong teacher. I follow Lee Holden online. Mary Heath is an inspiring senior Iyengar teacher. I admire people who teach over decades and keep learning. Christopher Gladwell is exceptional and has a wealth of knowledge linked to breathwork.

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