Karuna is the divine quality of compassion. Tenderness in feeling the pain of others and devoted action to alleviate suffering.
Discounted Experimental Shiatsu
with Paul Menard
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Radical Rest & Repose: Breathe, Move, Recover, & Escape
(Sun, Jan 4)
10:30am-12:30pm $40
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We live in a world where productivity is valued above all else making rest not only radical but a form of resistance. As Tricia Hersey, the leader of the Rest as Resistance movement and founder of the Nap Ministry says, "We believe rest is a form of resistance and name sleep deprivation as a racial and social justice issue. We subvert the narrative of productivity at all costs and embrace rest as a healing spiritual practice."
Yoga practice teaches us that rest comes in many forms and is most closely defined by Patanjali in the Yoga Sutras as an "effortless effort." In this workshop, we will study the ways in which our practice teaches the art of relaxation bringing us closer to the experience of effortless effort.
Restore & Revive for the New Year
with Kimberly Joy Bressem
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Restore & Revive for the New Year (limited edition class)
(Thurs, Jan 1st)
10 am - 11:30 am
$25 or use 75-90 minute class card
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Join Kimberly Joy Bressem for a special New Year's Day class. Start off the new year strong by using yoga to restore yourself after a long year and begin a revival of the soul.
Radical Rest & Repose
workshop with Suzie Goldstein
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(Thurs, Jan 8)
4:30-5:30pm $70
6:00-7:00pm $70
(Thurs, Jan 15)
4:30-5:30pm $70
6:00-7:00pm $70
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These sessions allow clients to receive a discounted personalized shiatsu treatment. Paul, the shiatsu practitioner, will be exploring and perfecting new treatment strategies that apply to the client. This October, we will work more with barefoot shiatsu (the shiatsu of walking), seated Shiatsu work, and a continued exploration of the meridian extensions of Zen Shiatsu. Thank you for your attendance and feedback in past experimental sessions. This time has helped Paul to further develop his craft and enhance shiatsu treatments at Karuna overall.
Affordable self-care & community connections.
Low-Cost Options
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Shiatsu with Paul
Experience a 5-Element Shiatsu treatment with Paul. This bodywork technique utilizes the applying of pressure with fingers & thumbs, along with techniques such as stretching & joint mobilization. It is often a method used as preventative care treatment & to enhance health. Shiatsu addresses imbalances of the vital energy of our body or Qi (pronounced “chee”).
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Acupuncture with Kristin
Join Kristin Althea O’Connor for regular 5-Element Acupuncture treatments on Wednesdays at Karuna. This treatment reaches the ROOT of the patient, helping achieve balance in all aspects of life to ensure you are thriving & not just surviving.
Pricing & Availability can be found on the Healing Arts page.
Wednesdays 10am - 1:30pm
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Daily Meditation
Karuna offers daily meditation as a free service to the community (donations are accepted). Mostly online but there are some days we come together in person. For a full schedule, links to attend, etc, click below.
FREE every Morning at 9am
Join our group today.
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Attend a Yoga Class
Karuna offers a myriad of classes throughout the course of the week. Classes are available in person, online, and a hybrid option of the two.
Are you ready for yoga?
View our full class schedule & more by clicking below.
Join Karuna & attend Berkshire Yoga Fest 2026
(at a discounted price!)
Online or In Person Appointments Available
Are you looking for individual instruction? Growth? Book a private session with Paul.
“Incredibly beautiful studio, and wonderful, masterful teachers! So grateful to be a part of this community.”
—Sarah B.
Karuna Offers Shiatsu & Body Work
What are the benefits of Yoga?
Yoga means union of body, mind and spirit. Many people in the West know of yoga as a collection of physical postures to be performed. In fact, yoga is one of the six major classical Indian philosophies, and it is a method for reducing suffering in all aspects of one’s life.
Benefits of Yoga
Yoga has many benefits. It promotes strength, flexibility, healthy breathing, relaxation, a sense of inner peace, increased mental focus, and healing from physical injuries and emotional pains. Whatever one’s primary reason for studying yoga may be, the longer one continues to practice yoga, the more its positive effects deepen, strengthen and multiply, bringing one into closer harmony with one’s true nature.
SCENT-FREE ZONE
Karuna Center for Yoga and Healing Arts is a place where all can enter safely. We request that you make an effort to refrain from using scented products. We understand the challenges of this request; please know that we are all in the process of increasing our awareness and sensitivity.
Please refrain from using any perfumes, colognes, scented oils (even natural ones), or aftershave—when coming to be a part of the space. Less obvious sources of fragrances include cosmetics, laundry detergent, fabric softeners, drier sheets, soaps, shampoos, hand lotions, face creams, deodorants, and sunscreen. Even air freshener, incense, and scented candle aroma can be absorbed in clothing and hair. Sweaters, jackets, and fabric purses will also pick up fragrances.
Thank you for being mindful and making Karuna a welcome space for everyone.
