Karyn Karlson

Karyn Karlson is the Founder and former owner of a beloved yoga studio in Denver that closed during the pandemic. She began her yoga practice in 1988 and became certified to teach in 1997 through the Shambhava Yoga School. She has taught continually since then and studied with a variety of master instructors, including Erich Schiffmann and Barbara Benagh. Karyn is a continuing student of yoga and meditation, working daily to deepen her own practice. She currently studies with Tibetan Buddhist Lama Lhoppon Rechung Rinpoche.
Karyn is a grandma who volunteers to teach yoga in the Denver Women’s prison, helps at local food banks and enjoys hiking.
Karyn's Class Schedule
- Tuesday, 25 March 2025
Karyn - Hatha Yoga
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
(In-person and via Zoom) Karyn has offered this landmark class since June 2000. For many students, this class has become the weekly touchstone for their personal practice. She welcomes you to join this Tuesday night community.
Karyn - Meditation Class
Tuesday, 25 March 2025 6:40 pm - 7:10 pm
(In-person and via Zoom) In the first 15 minutes of class, Karyn offers a variety of techniques and tools to enhance your ongoing meditation practice as well as guidance for beginners. In the last half of class, we sit in silent meditation. This class combined with the yoga class preceding it have become a staple in people's lives over the last twenty years.
- Friday, 28 March 2025
Karyn - Gentle Yoga
Friday, 28 March 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
(In-person and via Zoom) Karyn gives precise and clear instruction for this well-rounded, accessible morning practice. Even though a gentler style of yoga, this class is still a good workout and will leave your body feeling happy!
- Sunday, 30 March 2025
Karyn- Outdoor Yoga in City Park (weather permitting)
Sunday, 30 March 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Intrepid yoga folk enjoy this invigorating hatha yoga class. Weather permitting (above 30-degrees and sunny), we meet either on the large south plaza of the Museum in City Park or under trees nearby. It's a hoot! Please let Karyn know by the day before that you would like to join by emailing her at karyn@denveryogacoop.com.
- Tuesday, 01 April 2025
Karyn - Hatha Yoga
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
(In-person and via Zoom) Karyn has offered this landmark class since June 2000. For many students, this class has become the weekly touchstone for their personal practice. She welcomes you to join this Tuesday night community.
Karyn - Meditation Class
Tuesday, 01 April 2025 6:40 pm - 7:10 pm
(In-person and via Zoom) In the first 15 minutes of class, Karyn offers a variety of techniques and tools to enhance your ongoing meditation practice as well as guidance for beginners. In the last half of class, we sit in silent meditation. This class combined with the yoga class preceding it have become a staple in people's lives over the last twenty years.
- Friday, 04 April 2025
Karyn - Gentle Yoga
Friday, 04 April 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
(In-person and via Zoom) Karyn gives precise and clear instruction for this well-rounded, accessible morning practice. Even though a gentler style of yoga, this class is still a good workout and will leave your body feeling happy!
- Sunday, 06 April 2025
Karyn- Outdoor Yoga in City Park (weather permitting)
Sunday, 06 April 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Intrepid yoga folk enjoy this invigorating hatha yoga class. Weather permitting (above 30-degrees and sunny), we meet either on the large south plaza of the Museum in City Park or under trees nearby. It's a hoot! Please let Karyn know by the day before that you would like to join by emailing her at karyn@denveryogacoop.com.
- Tuesday, 08 April 2025
Karyn - Hatha Yoga
Tuesday, 08 April 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
(In-person and via Zoom) Karyn has offered this landmark class since June 2000. For many students, this class has become the weekly touchstone for their personal practice. She welcomes you to join this Tuesday night community.
Karyn - Meditation Class
Tuesday, 08 April 2025 6:40 pm - 7:10 pm
(In-person and via Zoom) In the first 15 minutes of class, Karyn offers a variety of techniques and tools to enhance your ongoing meditation practice as well as guidance for beginners. In the last half of class, we sit in silent meditation. This class combined with the yoga class preceding it have become a staple in people's lives over the last twenty years.
- Friday, 11 April 2025
Karyn - Gentle Yoga
Friday, 11 April 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
(In-person and via Zoom) Karyn gives precise and clear instruction for this well-rounded, accessible morning practice. Even though a gentler style of yoga, this class is still a good workout and will leave your body feeling happy!
- Sunday, 13 April 2025
Karyn- Outdoor Yoga in City Park (weather permitting)
Sunday, 13 April 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Intrepid yoga folk enjoy this invigorating hatha yoga class. Weather permitting (above 30-degrees and sunny), we meet either on the large south plaza of the Museum in City Park or under trees nearby. It's a hoot! Please let Karyn know by the day before that you would like to join by emailing her at karyn@denveryogacoop.com.
- Tuesday, 15 April 2025
Karyn - Hatha Yoga
Tuesday, 15 April 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
(In-person and via Zoom) Karyn has offered this landmark class since June 2000. For many students, this class has become the weekly touchstone for their personal practice. She welcomes you to join this Tuesday night community.
Karyn - Meditation Class
Tuesday, 15 April 2025 6:40 pm - 7:10 pm
(In-person and via Zoom) In the first 15 minutes of class, Karyn offers a variety of techniques and tools to enhance your ongoing meditation practice as well as guidance for beginners. In the last half of class, we sit in silent meditation. This class combined with the yoga class preceding it have become a staple in people's lives over the last twenty years.
- Friday, 18 April 2025
Karyn - Gentle Yoga
Friday, 18 April 2025 9:30 am - 10:30 am
(In-person and via Zoom) Karyn gives precise and clear instruction for this well-rounded, accessible morning practice. Even though a gentler style of yoga, this class is still a good workout and will leave your body feeling happy!
- Sunday, 20 April 2025
Karyn- Outdoor Yoga in City Park (weather permitting)
Sunday, 20 April 2025 9:00 am - 10:00 am
Intrepid yoga folk enjoy this invigorating hatha yoga class. Weather permitting (above 30-degrees and sunny), we meet either on the large south plaza of the Museum in City Park or under trees nearby. It's a hoot! Please let Karyn know by the day before that you would like to join by emailing her at karyn@denveryogacoop.com.
- Tuesday, 22 April 2025
Karyn - Hatha Yoga
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 5:30 pm - 6:30 pm
(In-person and via Zoom) Karyn has offered this landmark class since June 2000. For many students, this class has become the weekly touchstone for their personal practice. She welcomes you to join this Tuesday night community.
Karyn - Meditation Class
Tuesday, 22 April 2025 6:40 pm - 7:10 pm
(In-person and via Zoom) In the first 15 minutes of class, Karyn offers a variety of techniques and tools to enhance your ongoing meditation practice as well as guidance for beginners. In the last half of class, we sit in silent meditation. This class combined with the yoga class preceding it have become a staple in people's lives over the last twenty years.
To Register for Karyn’s classes, donate through PayPal or Venmo or Zelle (listed below).
- For single or multiple drop-in class(es) include: Your name, email, class date(s) in notes.
- For unlimited monthly classes include: Your name, email and name of month(s) in the notes.
- PayPal: paypal.me/yogaKaryn
- Venmo: @Karyn-Karlson (last 4 phone digits 6146)
- Zelle: karyn.karlson@gmail.com
During this unprecedented time in our world, my classes are offered by donation. If you do not have the means to donate right now, please still join! Just drop me an email, seriously.
- Drop in: suggested donation $12
- Unlimited 1-month: suggested donation $39
- Unlimited 3-month: suggested donation $109
I give 30% of the proceeds from classes to food, rent and utility assistance charities.
Unlimited: If you sign up for either Unlimited 1-month or 3-month, I will email the Zoom link to you one hour before each class. You may attend as your schedule allows. I encourage the Unlimited options if possible.
Drop-Ins: Donate at least an hour before class and email me so I have time to send you the link.
First Class FREE: Email me at karyn@denveryogacoop.com to request your free first class with me.
Outdoor Class in City Park: Please email me in advance at karyn@denveryogacoop.com for directions.
Recorded classes: If you donated but cannot attend a class, a recording of the class will be emailed to you.
Please email Karyn at karyn@denveryogacoop.com with questions or comments.