Karen Nitsche (OJAI, USA)
CBC Teacher Level 1
CBC – FTC Completed Levels 1-4
CBC – FTC Assisted Levels 1&2
About Karen Nitsche:
Neurodynamic Breathwork Guide and Coach, Dance Healing Facilitator, and Yoga Teacher
Karen is trained to be a Contact Beyond Contact teacher Level 1, a dance and healing practice created by Vangelis Legakis. CBC is an innovative approach that blends movement, improvisation, and authentic connection. This practice focuses on enhancing awareness of body sensations and fostering a deep sense of presence within oneself and in relation to others. It encourages participants to explore the dynamics of touch, movement, and boundaries while developing trust and vulnerability in their interactions. Through Contact Beyond Contact, Karen facilitates workshops and sessions that help participants connect more deeply with themselves and others, enhancing their capacity for authentic relationships.
Karen Nitsche is also a certified Neurodynamic Breathwork Guide, Coach, Dance Healing facilitator, and Yoga teacher based in Ojai, California. Originally from France, she has a diverse background in dance and movement, having trained in ballet, contemporary dance, Authentic Movement, Contact Improvisation,Chinese martial arts, Yoga and QiGong.
In 2018, Karen discovered Holotropic Breathwork, a powerful practice that facilitates deep self-exploration and healing through expanded states of awareness. This transformative experience prompted her to delve deeper into Breathwork while being in Los Angeles where she met Michael Stone. Karen became a certified Breathwork facilitator by completing a comprehensive 400-hour Neurodynamic Breathwork certification in 2020. She has led hundreds of sessions and is currently working as a Coach on the Neurodynamic Breathwork Training Program.
NDB emphasizes somatic awareness and emotional release, encouraging participants to connect with their bodies and express their feelings in a safe and supportive environment.
She has also trained in Holistic Yoga and Ceremonial practices with the Kula Collective.
As part of her commitment to community and healing, Karen facilitates dance healing sessions worldwide, fostering connection and self-expression through movement.
Karen is dedicated to creating transformative experiences that help individuals connect with their soul’s purpose. Through her diverse offerings, she aims to inspire others on their paths to healing and self-discovery.
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