If the weight of the world always feels like it’s resting in your neck, back and shoulders, you have frequent headaches and/or pain in the hands to crown of the head, come learn, stretch and strengthen with Karen Ward-Kaplan PsyD, IAYT, CPT. Discover how you can open the heart, strengthen the Upper Trifecta of Strength and the Core. You will learn ball rolling, yoga modifications and alignments, and work-place adjustments to correct postural habits and relieve stress and pain. Our time learning and practicing will bring greater freedom to the body and a sense of One’s True Height in Body and Spirit.

More about Karen - a native of Winston-Salem and owner of Healing Art of Integrative Therapies, has studied numerous traditions of yoga, expressive, trauma and yoga therapies and holds advanced certifications in Kinesthetic Myofascial Integration, Yoga Teachings & Therapies. Having lived in Boston, MA for many years, Karen has taught yoga, mind-body health & awareness workshops privately, in studios & for corporations around the country. Karen also enjoys working with individuals of all ages, including those who have mental health issues, physical injuries, challenges & disabilities, neurological & autoimmune diseases. Using a blend of techniques from all her studies in yoga, integrative medicine, physical therapy & KMI, Karen’s teaching engenders physical awareness & healing by building core strength, discovering the power of the breath & developing proper physical alignment for each individuals’ body. Through intentional movement, clients are able to quiet the mind & often discover a deeper knowledge of the self as well as a recognition of how they deal with others & the world around them. Karen finds the practice of yoga to be profound in transforming the body & the Spirit.