“I am a big fan of Karen’s classes. As a teacher, she makes smart choices with sequencing. Her vibe is creative, deliberate, and lighthearted. I absolutely recommend her to yogis of all levels. ”

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As the Director of Hands to Heart Center - Yoga for the People, I rely on our volunteer yoga teacher volunteers to deliver high-quality customized yoga classes for vulnerable populations in Boston. Shanti is one of the most talented yoga teachers in Boston and the fact that she so generously donates her time to serve people living with poverty and trauma is just remarkable to me. She is a very active HTHC volunteer, teaching a weekly yoga class for students with social/emotional challenges in a high-poverty middle school AND teaching a chair yoga class for seniors at a community center in Boston.
It’s an honor and a joy to collaborate with Shanti and to experience her wisdom, kindness, support and acceptance of ALL students. ”

“Karen is not only an incredible yoga teacher, she is a compassionate, intuitive, & inviting person. With genuine warmth & kindness, Karen guided me through my first pregnancy — I owe my smooth labor & delivery to her teachings! I look forward to practicing with Karen for years (& babies) to come!”

“I always look forward to Karen’s corporate classes; they are relaxing and always have a nice rhythm. It’s the perfect break and it boosts my energy for the rest of the day.”

“I’ve had the honor and pleasure of practicing with Shanti in group settings (from basics to advanced) and private one-on-one sessions. I always leave practice feeling physically challenged and mentally restored. For me, she provides the perfect blend of a mental and physical practice - sprinkled with just enough humor to never take yourself too seriously! I often find myself jotting down a notion or small pearl of wisdom Shanti shared in class so I can come back to it later. Over a year ago she shared one particularly meaningful mantra with me that I keep with me everyday - mentally to call on for mediation and quite literally as the card she wrote it on is physically tucked away in a pocket of whatever bag I carry everyday. <3”

“Karen is an excellent guide to any student of meditation! She brings extensive knowledge, grace, compassion, humor, and joy to the practice of mindfulness. I have benefited greatly from her meditation classes—with reduced stress and anxiety, and increased awareness.”

“Shanti is one of those rare teachers that surpasses greatness and enters into a realm of guru status. Her teaching is filled with compassion, inspiration, humor and grace. Her studio classes never cease to amaze me - I’m so immersed in a flow state, I’m unaware of the time passing. Karen will make you laugh out loud while simultaneously getting you more focused on your practice. You will breathe a much-needed sigh of gratitude as you go deeper into that perfectly guided stretch for your body and ultimately, her class will make you find yourself again.”

“Karen is an incredibly versatile teacher who responds to the energy level, mood, and ability of her students every. single. session. No two classes of hers are alike, and she always has something new to convey: maybe a way to sneak into a challenging pose her students have never attempted, or an adjustment they’ve never considered to a pose they’ve held 1,000 times. I’ve been taking yoga for years, but what I appreciate most about Karen’s teaching style is how generous and gentle she is with newcomers and beginner yogis. She strikes a perfect balance between pushing students to achieve their best, and allowing them to work at their own pace and comfort level.”

“Karen’s Partner Workshop was fun, challenging, and a great way to connect with my partner. We even had a chance to practice some acro poses!”