Karlene's love affair with yoga began in 2008. Being introduced first to Bikram, then hot hatha and on to vinyasa flow and yin. In 2015 she obtained her 200hr YTT from Yandara Yoga Institute with a focus on vinyasa and yin yoga. In 2017 Karlene began her journey towards her 500hr YTT with Clara Roberts-Oss and hopes to obtain her certification in 2019. In 2018 Karlene furthered her training by spending an additional 50hr yin YTT with Emile Fabre of Shanti Hot Yoga. As co-owner of Whynot Adventure and Yoga OmStead, Karlene offers vinyasa flow, gentle and yin yoga in North Queens County, Nova Scotia.