There is a connection between the woman’s name and her mission. "Karoun" in Armenian translates to "spring" or "starting again," as the season may indicate. The fact Karoun Yoga has entrenched its roots in "Spring-field" makes it a city in the process of rebirth.
One of my students is amazed at how yoga helps her run. It’s helped expand her stride and increase her strength and stamina. Other students have noticed that a regular yoga practice helps diminish their anxiety issues. Another student told me that her day is simply more manageable when she realizes it's a "yoga day.”
"I was in my late 20s, and I came to a place where I decided that the corporate work world just wasn’t for me," she told BusinessWest. "So I quit my job and just planned to take some time off."
When you think of Yoga, what do you think of? Bending? Sweating? How about health? Inner peace? No? OK, well you need to check out Karoun Yoga, located in Springfield, MA, and Springfield’s only yoga studio.