Living well is a fundamental right to all beings and that to live in harmony is innate within all of us. That's the philosophy behind Karen Brar's company
Nourished Union.
And Karen herself is still very much on her own wellness journey.
Her path to wellness started with a career as a professional contemporary dancer and producer. After her dance career, professionally she transitioned to producing events in the corporate world and personally, she began looking for ways to heal her body from old dance injuries. This is when she found yoga.
Due to an internet outage at Marsha's home, Erica is on her own today! Listen as she and Karen talk about health issues and degenerative diseases, Ayurveda, yoga,the importance of a physical practice, self-compassion, and showing up for yourself.
Featuring:
Karen Brar
Karen Brar is the passionate Founder of Nourished Union, expert Head Holistic Health and Wellness Practitioner, and very much on her own wellness journey.
Her path to wellness started with a career as a professional contemporary dancer and producer. After her dance career, professionally she transitioned to producing events in the corporate world and personally, she began looking for ways to heal her body from old dance injuries. This is when she found yoga…
As a wellness practitioner, Karen takes a truly holistic approach to balancing the mind, body, emotions, and senses that is based on leveraging the ancient practices of Yoga and Ayurveda and applying them in the context of our modern world. She leans on scientific backing to further reinforce the efficacy of the practices and translates all this knowledge into wellness programs that people can integrate into their daily lives and immediately feel the benefits of by way of reduced stress, a balanced nervous system, and more conscious living. Karen’s teachings are not only rooted in a strong physical practice, she focuses on connecting the mind and one’s whole self to every challenge in order to uncover everyone’s deeper potential to live a more healthy and connected life. Her vision for Nourished Union is to build an enlightened and experience-focused company that brings together a community of holistic health experts dedicated to guiding people through their life-long wellness journeys.
Yoga: 300hr of Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT) training, plus additional certifications in Chakra Balance, Restorative Yoga, Yin Yoga, Pre/Post Natal Yoga, Nada Yoga and Yoga Nidra
Ayurveda: 100hr of Ayurveda Yoga Specialist training, Ayurveda Yoga Therapist and Ayurvedic Practitioner with a specialization in Ayurvedic Psychology
Meditation: 100hr of Registered Meditation Teacher (RMT) training
Reiki: Usui Reiki Master
Health Coach: Integrative Nutrition Health Coach with a specialization in Gut Health
Mental Health: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Practitioner Certification
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Dance: Ryerson University, Toronto, Canada
