Stephen Barry [he/him]
Facilitator

Stephen has facilitated the Path of Freedom program in Anoka and Hennepin County Jails for the past several years. This mindfulness-based emotional intelligence curriculum is designed specifically for people who have been incarcerated. He was honored to connect with Lauren and join the Karuna Community, bringing his passion for yoga into jails and re-entry programs.

Born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, Stephen moved to Minnesota in 2000. He began practicing yoga in 2015, starting with Kundalini and Yin, and later completed certified training in Hatha and Raja Yoga to deepen his practice and better serve others.

Stephen is a student of Ojibwe, Lakota, and Aymara teachers and has been walking the Red Road for over a decade. He credits these teachers for shaping both his yoga practice and his commitment to sharing it. He is pictured on our website with his beloved furry companion, Bob.