Looking for a magic wand? Wave it and make all your knee pain disappear?
Sadly, I don't have one. (If I did, I'd certainly wave it over you!)
Yoga is kind of magical though!
I share with you a yoga asana practice that focuses on strengthening the muscles around the knees, core, ankles and glutes, while also working on increasing flexibility and balance.
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Knee pain and discomfort
Fear of worsening pain
Daily aches and pains
Loss of flexibility, mobility and strength
Unsure what to do to make it better
Do you struggle with any of these?
I can help you.
I’m the founder of No Knees Yoga and a 500-hour Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT). I’m also an active individual who understands how knee pain can slow you down and affect your ability to do what you love.
My yoga journey began many moons ago when I first discovered the calming power of yoga during lunchtime classes with coworkers. Those midday stretches sparked a lifelong love for yoga, and it’s been a steady thread woven in and out of my life—guiding me through different phases, including the joys and challenges of pregnancy.
Over the years, knee pain from cycling and running caused me to take a break from running, but yoga has become my tool for staying active without further strain on my knees. It helps me strengthen the muscles around my knees, prevent injury, and move with confidence. Yoga is how I stay active—whether it’s cycling, walking, or getting through daily tasks—without worrying about knee pain holding me back.
If you’re ready to move with confidence and ease—without letting knee pain control your life—I’m here to guide you through practices that help you stay strong, active, and pain-free.
Hi there! I'm Karen
Pain management
Stress Reduction
Improved Mental Health
Enhanced Flexibility and Physical Strength
Sleep Quality
Bodies that move are stronger, healthier and more resilient.
It's been shown that Yoga can help with:
The No Knees Yoga Community meets you where you are to guide you through basic yoga breathing techniques, yoga standing poses, seated stretches, and balance poses.
Practice with me over bi-weekly zoom calls.
Watch the replays again and again.
We focus on lower body and core strength and flexibility to get you feeling stable and strong.
So what is The No Knees Yoga Community?
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You're in the right place!
You have mild to moderate knee-pain or discomfort
You have daily aches and pains or wake up with stiffness
You still have lots of mobility
Your medical practitioner says it's ok for you to participate
The No Knees Yoga Community
is Right For You If:
COMMUNITY - Be the first to build a thriving community of people in a similar situation. Get and give advice on what has helped you. Support each other on your healing journey.
CURATED Content - highlighted classes that suit where you are on your journey
LIBRARY of past Classes - searchable library so you can find classes that suit your needs easily
LIVE CLASSES - Access to 2 live yoga classes per week with replays you can watch again and again
The No Knees Yoga Community:
here is what you get with
Which option works best for you?
Library ONLY
Members Site
Curated Content on the Members Site
Library of Past Classes
Community of people in the same boat
Access to 2 LIVE online classes per week
Weekly emails from me
Replays you can watch again and again
Live Classes
ONLY
Members Site
Curated Content on the Members Site
Library of Past Classes
Community of people in the same boat
Access to 2 LIVE online classes per week
Weekly emails from me
Replays you can watch again and again
join Now
Library
+
Live
So… Any Questions? Here Are Some Frequently Asked Questions.
Absolutely! We focus on strengthening the muscle groups that support the knee including quads, hamstrings, abductors, adductors, hips, glutes, feet, and core. We work on flexibility, mobility, and balance. This is good for most everyone.
Most of the time we use only a yoga mat. If your floor is carpeted, you might choose to skip using a mat altogether. Any mat or towel that doesn't slip will do. We often use yoga blocks (or stack of books) and a strap (towel or robe belt). Rarely I'll use a pillow or towel.
No problem. The replays will be emailed to you after class (within a few days) and are available to you to watch again and again.
No. Chanting isn't my jam, but if it is yours, go ahead as long as you are muted. :-)
I lead vinyasa style yoga, in which smooth flowing movements are synchronized with the breath. We use some longer holds for building stamina, strength, and balance.
No, I'm not currently trained in chair yoga, so if that is something you are looking for, this is not it.
If you are brand new to yoga, please check out my classes for beginners that walk you through the common poses and the breathwork techniques we use. My classes are designed for beginners through intermediate yogis and use poses that are applicable to a wide range of bodies. Advanced yogis are welcome to modify poses, if you need more of a challenge.