Kevin James Karas

Kevin James Karas, MA, E-RYT-500 is an international yoga professional specializing in yoga nonprofit & business leadership, yoga teacher trainings and community building. He is the Board Governance Manager for Yoga Alliance and CEO and President of Elevate Akron. He facilitates Registered Yoga School (RYS) Teacher Training Programs as the lead trainer at The Shaw JCC of Akron and Studio Oxygen Athletics. He also consults with yoga studios, centers and teachers to co-create and improve their RYS programs. His multi-lineage approach is inspired from 15 years of study in the Sivananda, Integral, Sampoorna, Ashtanga, Iyengar, Rasa, and Mindfulness traditions plus many modern styles. His research and publications are on presence, communication techniques, pedagogy and contemplative practices of master yoga & meditation teachers. He also loves guiding yoga/meditation with live musical experiences co-created in partnership with many talented musicians such as Guided Sound Journey, Elevate Akron Online and Elevate Orchestra: a 6-piece musical ensemble. Contact him at kevin@elevateakron.com

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