YOGA at the UICC

Join the UICC (United Irish Cultural Center) for a weekly yoga practice that invites participants to engage in a nurturing and calming experience. This class focuses on Hatha yoga, characterized by a slower-paced flow of postures accompanied by gentle breathwork and meditation, making it ideal for all levels of practitioners.

What to Bring:
Attendees are required to bring their own yoga mats to the class. It is also advisable to bring additional items such as a blanket or cushion for extra comfort, as well as yoga blocks to assist with poses.

About the Instructor:
The yoga sessions are led by Karen Olivia Kiely, a dedicated instructor with a 300-hour yoga teacher training certification from Cork. Since moving to San Francisco in 2011, Karen embarked on her yoga teaching journey, completing her initial training in 2019. She has since continued her education in both California and Ireland, offering a blend of local and cultural wisdom in her classes.

Karen leads summer yoga retreats in Ireland and teaches classes both in-person in San Francisco and online. Her classes create a welcoming environment for individuals of all body types, genders, and ages, allowing participants to gently move, breathe, and cultivate mindfulness. Infusing her sessions with Celtic wisdom, astrological insights, and the cúpla focail (a few words of Irish), she fosters a unique connection between yoga and culture.

Karen believes that yoga is not about achieving perfection but about nurturing a positive relationship with oneself. She is excited to guide the UICC community in their weekly yoga practice, encouraging everyone to explore their own journey toward well-being and self-discovery.

For more information about Karen and her offerings, visit her website at karenolivia.co.

Come and experience the transformative power of yoga at the UICC—your mat awaits!