Karen Plumley

Teaches at Bloom Yoga Studio

Karen has loved yoga since she took her first class in the late 1990’s. While the poses felt good physically, equally as important were the groundedness & clarity that evolved during her yoga practice. The serenity she felt after classes became especially important to her as her children grew and she sought a quiet place to refocus and breathe. 

Karen became certified to teach Hatha Yoga through Global Yoga & Wellness in early 2008, along with a specialization in prenatal teaching. Karen has also taken several workshops with both local and nationally renowned teachers, such as Gabriel Halpern, Rita Knorr, Judith Lasater, Amy Weintraub, and Maty Ezraty. She is continually inspired to study and evolve as both a student and teacher, realizing the practice of yoga is a lifelong path. Karen’s intention is to cultivate a sense of joy and peace in her classes, along with a strong emphasis on alignment and focus on breathing. And she hopes her students have fun! Karen is a lifelong North-Sider (Go Cubs!). Besides yoga, she enjoys exploring the city with her children, biking, dancing, and hiking