Karen's Teaching Credentials

Karen Sprute-Francovich M.A,. is a Certified Anusara Yoga Instructor & Teacher Trainer, Yoga Alliance Registered Teacher (ERYT-500 hour level).  She has practiced yoga for 35 years and taught for 20 years. In addition to her studio classes, she leads workshops, immersions,  and retreats. Karen's teaching is informed by her long term study and practice of Asian Movement Arts and Bodywork Therapies.  She is a Certified Instructor with the AOBTA, the certifying agency for Asian Bodywork Therapy and Oriental Medicine.

Since 1994 she has been a whole-hearted student of John Friend  and Anusara Yoga. All hours with Karen count towards National Anusara Yoga Teacher Certification.Karen was a Phi Beta Kappa and Cum Laude graduate of the W.S.U. Honors program in Literature and History.  She received her Masters in Education from Gonzaga University.