“Before Karuna, I was physically stiff and not too flexible. After attending programming, the benefits extend beyond the physical, yes more relaxed and flexible physically, but also calmer and more peaceful spiritually and emotionally. Mentally, I’m not just calmer but also happier. ”
December 2021, Mike Millios and Lauren Kvasnicka were honored to receive the Commendation Award from the Hennepin County Sheriffs Office for our programming in the jail.
Current Programs
Hennepin County Jail: Womens and Mens Facilities
Salvation Army: Adult Rehabilitation Center
VOA Residential Reentry Center, Roseville
Ramsey County Juvenile Detention Center
Anoka County Jail: Adult Womens Facility
Dakota County Jail: Womens and Mens Facilities
Creative Arts Secondary - Saint Paul Public Schools
Community Yoga: Mondays 7pm on Zoom
Programming Info
Our facilitators* have an understanding of types of trauma, signs and symptoms, as well as a basic understanding of the criminal legal system, incarceration, and re-entry/recovery. We instruct using invitational, safe, and straightforward language. It provides awareness, control, grounding and autonomy for individuals. Our programs* can help participants create a sense of release from cycles of trauma, the feeling of stuck and lost of sense of self. Offering these tools in a controlled group setting creates community and connection providing another avenue for healing from trauma.
*We tailor the length, type, frequency, size, and style of classes based on the capacity of the facility and the population served
Interested in partnering with us to offer classes to your facility, organization, or group? Contact lauren@karunacmn.org
“I was feeling hectic with everything I had going on, and then after (Karuna Programming) I would be more relaxed... and now If I’m feeling stressed I can think about how a mental transformation is possible.”