About Karen
Karen MacKenzie is a yoga instructor, entrepreneur and web developer. In 2009 she branched out from her full-time technology career into the realm of economic self-reliance, holistic self-discovery and creative community-building as co-owner of Kushala Yoga. Without a moment of regret, the leap not only deepened her self-understanding, but made space to share her skills and passions with others.
Karen lives in Port Moody, BC with her husband Ian and their dog Tobi.
Outside of her work in yoga and the web, Karen enjoys life’s simplicities with friends and family. She has traveled to South East Asia, Europe, Central and South America, although these days is usually found much closer to her home base and yoga studio. She plays piano and guitar from time to time. She reads books about cosmology and philosophy. She writes in this blog. She misses her Harley Davidson and may take up riding again one day. She is inspired by her mother to live conservatively, truthfully, and humbly.
Her goals for the future are to have a family, learn to garden, take up more DIY projects, write when she’s inspired to, trust herself more deeply, and help people love themselves.
Kushala Yoga is a place to seek your self, build community, and challenge an aspect of yourself each time you come to your mat. Our studios provide a welcoming and relaxing environment where you can share the journey with laughter, and support your practice with the help of our dedicated teachers.
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