Karen C.
Karen: Instructor
About Karen
Karen's journey with Pilates began in 2013 by taking group classes just once a week. After experiencing the positive impact Pilates had on her body and mind, she became passionate about sharing Pilates with others. In 2022, Karen became certified in Pilates Mat I and II, equipping her with the skills to teach both beginner and intermediate clients. She soon started teaching at Zen, and absolutely loves being part of the Zen community!
Karen is currently enrolled in the Power Pilates Comprehensive Training Program, a 600 hour program dedicated to learning the classical exercises on all Pilates apparatus, including Mat, Reformer, Cadillac, Chair, and more. This training covers everything from beginner to advanced, including modifications for various injuries or needs clients may have.
In class, Karen offers classical Pilates structure and routine, with playful and joyful cuing that is sure to have clients feeling their deepest abdominal muscles. Whether you're new to Pilates or deepening your practice, Karen's personalized approach ensures that you leave every class feeling stronger, more flexible, energized, and ready to take on whatever comes next. Pilates exercises work to both strengthen and lengthen muscles, and are known to help alleviate pain by strengthening muscles that support the spine and joints throughout the body.
As a former elementary educator, Karen brings 10 years of experience teaching children PreK-5. She is well versed in classroom management, child development, and social-emotional learning. In her kids yoga classes, Karen incorporates movement, partner activities, connection-building conversations, and mindfulness practices to help support the overall wellness of our littlest zen members!
Outside of teaching yoga and Pilates, Karen can be found at the lake on a paddleboard, waterskiing behind a boat, reading, or wandering through local hiking trails with her dog. Pilates and Yoga are the foundation to healthy movement that allows Karen to be active in all areas of her life.
