Testimonials
Press 
Encore December 2009: Bio on Karina and Sangha Yoga pg 32-37 (pdf version)
Yoga Journal's" 21 Under 40": Karina Feature
Central City Downtown Kalamazoo: Approachable Yoga, New Studio
Kalamazoo Gazette: Valentines Day Couples Yoga
Be Healthy Magazine: Karina Interview & Cover Photo
City of Kalamazoo: Business of the Week
From Karina's Teachers
"There is no doubt Karina...clearly teaching yoga is your dharma."
~ Pandit Rajmani Tigunait, PhD, (Spoken in an invitation to Karina to join the Himalayan Institute Teaching Falculty, 2009)
"Karina is a gifted teacher and a creative synthesizer of psychological understanding and yoga teachings and practice. She as the ability to grasp the core of an idea and to convert that into a practical application for her students. It is with joy that I see Karina continue to grow and develop as a teacher."
~Tom Holmes, PhD
"Her intense dedication and remarkable abilities as a teacher have helped make Karina one of, if not the most, outstanding yoga teachers I have ever had the opportunity to teach and mentor. Karina has risen to such a high level as a teacher, not only because of her superlative study “in the classroom”. She has, over the years, worked with hundreds (if not thousands) of different students both in group settings as well as privately. I have seen the effect of her teaching abilities because I have had the opportunity to meet and teach many of her students, all of whom have been remarkably well taught and shown a true grasp of yoga. Karina is a remarkable teacher, one who I have complete faith in. Her presence and effectiveness as a teacher, I believe, will help continue to grow the positive impact of Yoga for years to come. Through her grasp of the fundamentals of the physical aspects of yoga, as well as the sciences and theory behind it including Veda and Tantra make her special and uniquely capable to bring yoga into an array of settings."
~ Yogarupa Rod Styrker, (Taken from a letter writen to the Yoga Alliance 2006)
From Karina's Students
"Karina's teaching is authentic because it seems to resonate from her direct experience with life and personal relationship she has with yoga. Karina's personal philososhy is revealed at Sangha Yoga in so many ways. Perhaps no more so than her incorporation and elevation of service to others. I appreciate and am drawn to her holistic approach of theory, philosophy, asana, pranayama and seva (selfless service)."
~ Cindy, 2008
"Karina, I am a former student of yours from Kalamazoo College. I just wanted to let you know that after graduation I moved to New York. My experience with yoga before going to your studio had been infrequent, but good. After I walked into your studio, however, you made yoga phenomenal. Your teaching style and attitude is absolutely unmatched here in my new location. I have tried to make such yoga connections in this very trendy, booming University city, very unsuccessfully. You and your studio are by far the best. I thought you deserved to know. And I appreciate the heart you put into your work."
~ Sarah, 2007
"Karina, It has been over 6 months since I have moved to Florida, and I just wanted you to know, that looking back at being able to practice yoga under your guidance was an amazing experience. I am still practicing here, but I have yet to find a studio/teacher that is as inspiring as you."
~Terra 2008
From Karina's Private Clients:
"Karina, I wanted to thank you for your help during my private session a while back. I wanted to let you know that I followed your prenatal yoga program daily with the meditation, and the baby [who was in the breech position] did flip! Our son was born Sept. 15th after a 22 hour unmedicated labor. He's so healthy and wonderful. Thanks so much!"
~ Alison, 2008
"Karina, Good news! After our private session I had little or no back pain for about 18 hours. Then after doing [the routine again] last night, same thing today..."
~ Craig, 2007
"Karina, I want to thank you for being such an incredibly attentive teacher. It seems no matter what is going on in your life, your choice to care, willingness to listen, share, and take the time to make a difference in someone's life is very powerful. Your loving commitment to this honorable practice and your students is obvious. I am so blessed to have made this connection and deeply appreciative that I was destined to find myself here with you."
~ Karen, 2009
About Kara Aubin & Sangha Yoga
"I am writing to let you know of what a wonderful experience I had taking the Pure Basics class with Kara these last few months. My experience with Sangha Yoga and Kara was amazing. She was so in tuned to what everyone seemed to need in the class. I learned so much about the basics but mostly I learned about sangha and yoga. The way Kara ran class was informational, comforting, nurturing and challenging. I was apprehensive to begin attending classes, yet it is one of the best decisions I have every made. I am not what others view as your typical yoga student. I am a 44 year old overweight and out of shape woman. - From the minute I entered Sangha Yoga I had no feelings of self-consciousness about my body or my yoga practice. You have created a very special place for like minded people to practice and learn and grow. Thank you so much for creating a place where you roll out the welcome mat and encourage individual growth in yoga practice."
~ Beth, 2008
"Please don't let word get out about Kara's 6 a.m. class. If others find out how wonderful it is to go into the day limber and energized we might not have the advantage of plenty of room for double-mats and individual attention from one of the most imaginatively compassionate teachers out there."
~ Susan, 2009
"I'm writing to let you know what a life changing experience I enjoyed in my 8 week Pure Basics class. I was nervous my first night, but that lasted about one minute. As soon as Kara started the class I knew everything would be OK, but I never expected it to be fantastic. Kara made all of us feel comfortable right off the bat with our bodies. I was the oldest and most likely the least flexible student when the class started, but Kara opened my heart, mind and body. I'm still the same chronological age, but my body is totally different. I now experience great joy with each pose no matter how difficult it may be. Don't hesitate to attend a class with Kara and experience personal growth and joy. Kara, thanks for all you do."
~ Karen, 2009
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