karana posture program
Improve your posture in 8 Weeks
The Karana Posture Program is designed to transform your body alignment and function to ease pain and create freedom of movement for life.
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Join others who are living with the benefits.
“Kara has been my Physiotherapist for over 15 years. I appreciate her holistic approach to wellness and from my very first session she’s emphasized the need for correct posture. As I had lower back pain, Kara explained how I should stand to relieve the pressure on my lower back and this definitely makes a big difference to me.” Kay McLean
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“For almost a decade I would run to Kara's clinic after tweaking some muscle or joint, usually in my lower back. At one point Kara commented that I was "stooping like an old man" – a slung arrow that hit a bullseye on my ego. I booked into her Posture Workshop. The result was quite incredible. In the roughly, 4 years since the workshop, I've rarely had to see her for an injury, even while taking up the weird sport of Pickleball. The awareness she has brought to my physical presence has enabled me to do things I would never have been able to do and importantly, feel good in the process. Kara's experience, skill and dedication has helped me to be my own best healer." Peter Fries
why posture?
Ageing happens to us all, if we’re lucky, but it brings with it concerns. One of our greatest fears with ageing, is the loss of our mobility and independence. Poor posture is both one of the causes and the effects of the loss of mobility.
We all want to live autonomously and do the things we love to do for as long as we can. And we want our lives to be easy. To help us enjoy the quality of life we desire it’s important to give our bodies the attention they deserve. By being aware of and aligning your posture you can restore your mobility and maintain it as you live longer (viz, age).
Poor posture can be improved and a loss of mobility, prevented.
We all need to exercise to some extent to keep our bodies moving well. By practicing Karana Posture you minimise both the effort involved and the time you need to spend. Through the Karana Posture program I share with you the essential exercises to maintain your range of motion and function as you age and prevent your body from the gradual and omnipresent process of closing down.
What Does It Entail?
The Karana Posture Program involves 8 one-on-one sessions which include:
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assessment,
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manual therapy (hands-on adjustments),
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deep tissue release (as required),
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therapist mediated (passive) stretching,
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education and training in the Karana Posture Series of exercises and
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written handouts and daily posture 'hacks'.
Each session builds on the previous one as you slowly learn to change the way you move on a daily basis, perform the exercises well and integrate the exercises into your daily or weekly routine.
We explore your structural alignment, your muscular strength and joint mobility, the way you stand and sit and functional movement patterns. You also receive daily posture ‘hacks’ to enhance your body awareness and kinaesthetic sensitivity to embody the changes with ease. Each program is tailored to your specific body, lifestyle and fitness or functional needs.
With individual supervision and support it’s possible to reach new levels of movement and function rapidly.
Areas Covered
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Areas covered in the Karana Posture Program include:
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Standing Posture
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Core: Abdominals
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Hips and Pelvis
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Chest & Thoracic spine
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Shoulders & Neck
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Core: Spinal Stability & Strength
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Functional Movement: sitting, standing, reaching, bending, lifting.
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Practice of the complete Karana Posture Series
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Personalised Recommendations to Support your areas of concern.
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Special Bonuses
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You’ll also receive:
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Weekly email support*
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Weekly 15 minute phone check-in* for questions, fine-tuning and motivation.
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Lifetime access to all future course updates.
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Special email group for graduates only, where you’ll receive ongoing tips and hear updates and other news to support you on your journey.
* conditions apply
Who Is Karana For?
Perhaps you’re in chronic pain, or
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You’re aware that you have poor posture and are ready to make a positive change;
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You may want to feel and look more youthful and vital, or
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Improve the quality of your day-to-day life and your sporting performance;
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And maybe you’re like me and simply love feeling free, open and light in your body and want to maintain that and get the most out of life!
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Posture is so important for a healthy body that moves well until the day you die...
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Posture is what keeps your body open and vital and juicy ;
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It’s the basis of all your movement.
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It’s what stops you from closing down and becoming stiff and rigid... just old!
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"More than the physical, at a deeper level and spiritually, I feel better in my body.
I feel that my energy is flowing more freely and I feel more open." Donna Anderson (on her re-aligned posture)
in this program you will learn
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How posture and the right exercises can relieve pain and enhance your freedom of movement
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Where your body is suffering most from malalignment
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Simple daily practices to enhance your body awareness and sensitivity
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How to move in ways that enhance your alignment and the aliveness you feel
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A sequence of exercises that you can practice for life to stop your body from closing down so that you can do all the things you love to do in life.
After completing this training
You will have:
Improved posture
Greater ease and freedom of movement in your body
Feel empowered to relieve and manage your chronic pain
A renewed appreciation, confidence and love for your body
Greater peace of mind or excitement for your future ageing self!
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‘Dance your way to freedom ~ for life.”
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meet karakrista
Physiotherapist, Posture Specialist, Vinyasa Yoga teacher, Holistic Counsellor, Group Facilitator, Body Awareness Trainer, Author
Karakrista has extensive experience as a Physiotherapist, Yoga Teacher and facilitator for more than 30 years. She has trained thousands of clients in effective exercises to enhance their postural alignment and has conducted multiple successful workshops in Yoga & Posture, following the Karana Posture Series of exercises.
Kara is known for her posture! And more than that, for her passion in inspiring you to look within, to deeply respect your beautiful and amazing body and to practice a high level of self-care through body awareness and movement practices for the enhancement of your daily life.
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"Kara has helped me overcome many injuries over the years, but most recently ongoing issues with sacroiliitis. Kara's knowledge around posture and postural alignment has been invaluable. By becoming aware of my posture and using daily stretches routines and controlled exercises I'm now back doing all the things I love including running, swimming and surfing. I am truly grateful!" Vicki Edwards.
Karana Posture is so much more than the shapes you make with your body.
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Karana Posture heals, liberates and enlivens not only your body but your life.
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And it keeps on giving as you effortlessly embody the movement patterns.
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With the Karana Posture approach, it’s never too late to make a positive change in your body to enhance the quality of your life now and ongoing.
Do yourself a favour and address your posture now!
You will love the results.
Connect with me now to learn these simple, life-affirming, everyday practices to help enhance the quality of your life in your beautiful body and in your life...
As below... so above.
The Karana Posture Program
The program is conducted in my clinic rooms
in Sunrise Beach on a weekly (or fortnightly) basis.
Hence ideally, choose a time to start
when you know you can commit
to the two (or four) months training.
The final two sessions
may be completed online if necessary.
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8 Sessions:
$997
(discounted for this month from $1360)
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Health Rebates apply