Karen Hotston

As a 200-hour registered experienced yoga teacher accredited by Yoga Alliance, she has refined her expertise in the holistic approach of Akhanda yoga at the esteemed Anand Prakash Yoga Ashram in Rishikesh, India, under the mentorship of the renowned Dr. Yogi Vishvketu. With a rich background of more than 20 years in yoga and meditation, Karen has engaged in diverse courses covering chakras, restorative yoga, chair yoga (Shivananda Yoga Vedanta Centre), and meditation. Furthering her qualifications, Karen is a certified instructor of the Amrit Method of Yoga Nidra, having immersed herself in this profound discipline at the Amrit Yoga Institute in Florida, where she learned from the respected Yogeshwari Kamini Desai and Yogi Amrit Desai. As a Reiki Master Teacher (Usui/Tibetan) and a practitioner of Karuna Reiki, she has been attuned to the healing energies of Reiki since 2002. Her journey also includes in-depth instruction in Spiritual Insight training at The Lily Dale Assembly, where she delved into the practices of mediumship and spiritual healing. In addition to her extensive qualifications, Karen is a proficient Bowen Practitioner, utilizing this gentle form of bodywork to activate the body's inherent regenerative capabilities, thereby restoring it to a balanced state. With over 20 years of experience as a Developmental & Social Service Worker, she offers profound insights into stress-related conditions, demonstrating how the integration of healing arts and yoga can significantly elevate one’s quality of life.