January 2025
Love Your Brain Yoga and iRest Yoga Nidra – 6 week series
For individuals who have sustained concussions this 6-weeks series is based on the LoveYourBrain research-backed yoga program,and cultivates resilience, community connection, and wellbeing by: Adapting poses to address symptoms and promote physical & mental health after a concussion. Using sensory modifications to make the class environment welcoming. Incorporating strategies to focus attention and release negative thoughts. Building community through group discussion with empowering themes. https://www.concussionresourcecenter.org/
Find out more »Healing Mantras for the Throat & Thyroid
Discover the science of healing mantras! Learn how chanting impacts the throat chakra as well as the organs associated with the throat including the thyroid. This one-hour class combines a brief presentation followed by an experience of the transformative power of chanting. Includes Kathleen Karlsen’s personal story of healing her thyroid after 20 years of medication. Join us at 6pm on Wednesday, February 19 at Strength & Grace Yoga and Wellness, 4055 Valley Commons Drive, STE B2, Bozeman. No pre-registration…
Find out more »February 2025
Concussion Resource Center Resilient Mindset – 6 week series
CRC Resilient Mindset Cultivating a positive and resilient mindset post-concussion. This series is sponsored by the Concussion Resource Center and FREE to individuals who have sustained concussion. TUESDAYS 6:00 - 7:00 pm Feb 4 - Mar 11 with Turi Hetherington, E-RYT500, C-iRest, LYB Yoga & Mindset Facilitator at Strength and Grace Wellness, 4055 Valley Commons Dr, Ste B2 Click HERE to register
Find out more »Sound Healing w/ Mantras & Tibetan Bowls
Mantras led by Kathleen Karlsen accompanied by Brian Sparks on Tibetan bowls, followed by a relaxing sound bath. Discover the science of mantras and the power of therapeutic sound to create a healthy brain, a happy heart, and a rejuvenated body! Join us at 6pm on Wednesday, February 5, Strength & Grace Yoga and Wellness, 4055 Valley Commons Dr, STE B2, Bozeman. No pre-registration required. $20 adults, $15 students/seniors, multi-event discounts available. Contact 406-599-3235 with questions. Website: https://kathleenkarlsen.com/mantra-workshops
Find out more »The Science and Practice of OM
Discover the science and power of OM! Learn how chanting OM activates alpha, beta, and theta waves in the brain. Discover the impact of Sanskrit as a “Meta-language. This one-hour class combines a slideshow presentation with an experience of the transformative power of chanting. Led by Kathleen Karlsen at 4pm on Sunday, February 9 at Strength & Grace Yoga and Wellness, 4055 Valley Commons Drive, STE B2, Bozeman. No pre-registration required. $20 adults, $15 students/seniors, multi-event discounts available. Contact 406-599-3235…
Find out more »Vocal Medicine Kirtan
Vocal Medicine Kirtan with Kathleen Karlsen, Jake Fleming, and Julie Southwell. Kathleen Karlsen is a local kirtan leader and mantra educator exploring the powerful connections between sacred sound and healing. Jake Fleming is a composer, producer, educator and staple musician in the Bozeman community. Julie has toured and played with prominent kirtan artists including Dave Stringer, Jai Uttal, Girish, Jaya Lakshmi Ananda, the Hanuman Project and others. Please join us on Friday, February 21 from 6:30-8:00pm at Strength & Grace…
Find out more »Gayatri Mantra for Everyone
Come explore the incredible depth of the Gayatri Mantra through a colorful presentation on the origin and meaning of this beloved mantra followed by chanting with Kathleen Karlsen. Handouts and lyrics provided. This one-hour experience of the Gayatri Mantra is at 4pm on Sunday, February 23 at Strength & Grace Yoga and Wellness, 4055 Valley Commons Drive, Bozeman. MT. $15/person, $10 with multi-event card. Info: 406-599-3235 or https://kathleenkarlsen.com/mantra-workshops
Find out more »Healing with Mantras
Come join us to explore the use of mantras for healing on all levels! Many Vedic mantras are designed to strengthen the systems of the physical body as well as the emotions and spirit. Learn mantra for the lungs, heart, digestion and joints. Explanations, pronunciation and handouts provided. Everyone is welcome. Perfect for beginners. 6-7pm on Wednesday, February 26 at Strength & Grace Yoga and Wellness, 4055 Valley Commons Drive, Bozeman. MT. $15/person, $10 with multi-event card. Info: 406-599-3235 or…
Find out more »March 2025
Healing with Mantras
Come join us to explore the use of mantras for healing! Mantras strengthen the systems of the physical body as well as the emotions and the spirit. This class includes mantras for the lungs, heart, thyroid, digestion, vision and joints. Explanations and handouts provided. Everyone is welcome! Perfect for beginners and experienced mantra lovers. 6-7pm on Wednesday, March 12 at Strength & Grace Yoga, 4055 Valley Commons Drive, Bozeman, MT. $15/person. Info: 406-599-3235 or https://kathleenkarlsen.com
Find out more »Mantras and Seed Syllables
A seed syllable is a primal, universal sound. Mantras can use these fundamental sounds to help to remove deep seated emotional patterns from the mind and heart and thus result in psychological and physical healing. Explanations and handouts provided. Everyone is welcome! 4-5pm on Sunday, March 16 at Strength & Grace Yoga, 4055 Valley Commons Drive, Bozeman, MT. $15/person. Info: 406-599-3235 or https://kathleenkarlsen.com
Find out more »Healing with Mantras
Come join us to explore the use of mantras for healing! Mantras strengthen the systems of the physical body as well as the emotions and the spirit. This class includes mantras for the lungs, heart, thyroid, digestion, vision and joints. Explanations and handouts provided. Everyone is welcome! Perfect for beginners and experienced mantra lovers. 6-7pm on Wednesday, March 19 at Strength & Grace Yoga, 4055 Valley Commons Drive, Bozeman, MT. $15/person. Info: 406-599-3235 or https://kathleenkarlsen.com
Find out more »Vocal Medicine Kirtan
Vocal Medicine Kirtan with Kathleen Karlsen, Jake Fleming, and Julie Southwell. Kathleen Karlsen is a local kirtan leader exploring the powerful connections between sacred sound and healing. Jake Fleming is a composer, producer, educator and staple musician in the Bozeman community. Julie Southwell has toured and played with prominent kirtan artists including Dave Stringer, Jai Uttal, Girish, Jaya Lakshmi Ananda, the Hanuman Project and others. Please join us on Friday, March 21 from 6:30-8:00pm at Strength & Grace Yoga, 4055…
Find out more »Mantras and Sacred Geometry
Experience the power of combining mantras with sacred geometry! We'll explore the beautiful ancient symbols called yantras and their associated mantras. Perfect for beginners and experienced chanters. All are welcome. 4-5pm on Sunday, March 23 at Strength & Grace Yoga, 4055 Valley Commons Drive, Bozeman, MT. $15/person. Info: 406-599-3235 or https://kathleenkarlsen.com
Find out more »Healing with Mantras
Come join us to explore the use of mantras for healing! Mantras strengthen the systems of the physical body as well as the emotions and the spirit. This class includes mantras for the lungs, heart, thyroid, digestion, vision and joints. Explanations and handouts provided. Everyone is welcome! Perfect for beginners and experienced mantra lovers. 6-7pm on Wednesday, March 26 at Strength & Grace Yoga, 4055 Valley Commons Drive, Bozeman, MT. $15/person. Info: 406-599-3235 or https://kathleenkarlsen.com
Find out more »Mantras and Stories of the Divine Mother
Come hear the beautiful legends and mantras of goddesses, bodhisattvas, and feminine deities! Led by Kathleen Karlsen. All are welcome! Handouts provided. No prior experience necessary. 4-5pm on Sunday, March 30 at Strength & Grace Yoga, 4055 STE B2 Valley Commons Drive, Bozeman, MT. $15/person. Info: 406-599-3235 or https://kathleenkarlsen.com
Find out more »April 2025
Sound Healing: Mantras & Tibetan Bowls
Mantras led by Kathleen Karlsen accompanied by Brian Sparks on Tibetan bowls, followed by a relaxing sound bath. Discover the science of mantras and the power of therapeutic sound to create a healthy brain, a happy heart, and a rejuvenated body! Join us from 6:30-8:00pm on Friday, April 11, Strength & Grace Yoga and Wellness, 4055 Valley Commons Dr, STE B2, Bozeman. No pre-registration required. $15 or $10 with multi-event pass. Contact 406-599-3235 with questions. Website: https://kathleenkarlsen.com/mantra-workshops
Find out more »Sacred World Music for Easter
A special celebration of devotional music (mostly in English) for Easter. Universal and non-denominational themes. Led by Kathleen Karlsen on harmonium, accompanied by Andrew Karlsen on percussion, and Julie Southwell on violin and guitar. Easy-to-follow music with lyrics provided. If you love sacred music, come to listen and sing along with us! Join us from 4-5pm on Sunday, April 20 at Strength & Grace Yoga and Wellness, 4055 Valley Commons Dr, STE B2, Bozeman. No pre-registration required. $15 or $10…
Find out more »Vocal Medicine Kirtan
Vocal Medicine Kirtan with Kathleen Karlsen, Jake Fleming, and Julie Southwell. Kathleen Karlsen is a local kirtan leader exploring the powerful connections between sacred sound and healing. Jake Fleming is a composer, producer, educator and staple musician in the Bozeman community. Julie Southwell has toured and played with prominent kirtan artists including Dave Stringer, Jai Uttal, Girish, the Hanuman Project and others. Perfect for beginners and seasoned mantra lovers. Lyrics and explanations provided. Please join us on Friday, April 25…
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