ABOUT US
From Military Rigidity to Gentle Strength
Hi, I’m Karney - Navy veteran, trauma-informed yoga instructor, and fellow traveler on the path from warrior to gentle warrior.
My journey from Navy service to yoga mat wasn’t a straight line - and yours doesn’t have to be either.
After years in uniform, I carried rigidity in my body and hypervigilance in my mind. Traditional yoga studios felt intimidating and irrelevant. The spiritual elements didn’t resonate. I needed something real.
The ocean became my first teacher, showing me that strength and softness can coexist. Yoga became my practice - but only when I stripped away the fluff and found the genuine healing underneath.
Now, I guide others through the same transformation. Whether you’re active duty, veteran, first responder, or simply seeking movement without intimidation, I understand the unique challenges of transitioning from high-stress environments to healing spaces.
This is yoga without the fluff. Just genuine connection and healing.
My Co-Teacher & Healing Partner
Meet PASCOE
My dog joins many of our sessions, providing calm presence and demonstrating that healing comes in many forms. Their presence reminds us that vulnerability is strength, and that we all need support on our journey.
Professional Background:
Navy Veteran
Certified Yoga Instructor
Trauma-Informed Movement Specialist
Rockingham Local & Ocean Lover
Corporate Wellness Provider
Veteran-Led, Trauma-Informed Yoga
1. Authentic Military Understanding
I’ve walked in your boots. This isn’t performative wellness - it’s real talk, real healing, and genuine transformation from someone who truly gets it.
2. Trauma-Informed Certification
Every class is designed with nervous system regulation in mind. Safe practices that honor your healing journey without re-traumatization. You’re always in control.
3. No-Nonsense Approach
NO music. NO incense. NO chanting. Direct communication without spiritual bypassing. Movement that works for practical, skeptical minds.
4. Professional Yet Personal
Corporate-ready professionalism with genuine warmth. Suitable for workplace wellness programs while maintaining deep personal connection.
5. Comprehensive Accessibility
Chairs available and encouraged. Multiple modifications for every body and ability. Yoga that adapts to you.
Core Values
Someone Who Gets It
Navy veteran-led classes mean no judgment, just understanding. I’ve walked the hard path from hypervigilance to healing.
Truly Accessible
Chairs available and encouraged. Yoga that adapts to you, not the other way around. All abilities welcome.
No-Nonsense Approach
Direct communication without spiritual bypassing. Results-focused wellness for practical, skeptical minds.