5/30 Reiki, Yoga Nidra, and Soundbath Experience
2026-05-30 18:00 - 19:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Be The Change Yoga, 14988 Sand Canyon Ave, Studio 5, Irvine, CA, 92618, United States
Workshop Overview

Breathe. Rest. Restore.

Step into an evening of deep relaxation and energetic renewal. This 90-minute candlelit experience weaves together the healing practices of Reiki, Yoga Nidra, and sound healing to gently guide your nervous system into a state of profound rest.
You will be led through a guided Yoga Nidra meditation, often described as “yogic sleep,” designed to quiet the mind, soften the body, and access deep layers of healing and awareness. As you rest comfortably, hands-on Reiki energy healing and chakra-balancing sound vibrations surround you, supporting release, integration, and restoration on every level.
Join Karen and Jonah for this nourishing community gathering, open to all levels of experience. Whether you are feeling stressed, depleted, or simply craving stillness, this workshop offers a sanctuary for reflection, relaxation, and renewal.
Space is limited.
This workshop is appropriate for students of all levels, backgrounds, and bodies.

Course Details

Date:

Saturday, May 30th, 2026
6:00 – 7:30 pm PT
In-studio
Space Limited

Pricing:

$45 Early Bird Registration
$55 Day of Event

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Karen Duganier, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher
Certified in the Usui Reiki Tradition 12 years ago I am both a Reiki Master and Karuna Reiki Master. Teaching a Gentle class with Reiki is the perfect centering practice and classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I also offer private Reiki sessions on the days that I teach and conduct Reiki training workshops. In the event you want a healing session on another day, please reach out to the studio and we can arrange a time that works best. Join me and come hOMe to you!

Jonah Montes, Yoga Teacher
I started teaching Yoga in 2015 because I realized there is so much more to the practice than just the physical benefits: there is healing and growth. As a teacher, I hope to share the healing aspect of yoga to anyone who is in need of it. I love teaching Yoga because I not only get to contribute to a student’s yoga journey as a guide but also as a witness to the growth and progression they experience through their practice.

My teaching style is gentle Yin-inspired Restorative Yoga with elements of Viniyoga.

8/29 Reiki, Yoga Nidra, and Soundbath Experience
2026-08-29 18:00 - 19:30
Workshop Overview

Breathe. Rest. Restore.

Step into an evening of deep relaxation and energetic renewal. This 90-minute candlelit experience weaves together the healing practices of Reiki, Yoga Nidra, and sound healing to gently guide your nervous system into a state of profound rest.
You will be led through a guided Yoga Nidra meditation, often described as “yogic sleep,” designed to quiet the mind, soften the body, and access deep layers of healing and awareness. As you rest comfortably, hands-on Reiki energy healing and chakra-balancing sound vibrations surround you, supporting release, integration, and restoration on every level.
Join Karen and Jonah for this nourishing community gathering, open to all levels of experience. Whether you are feeling stressed, depleted, or simply craving stillness, this workshop offers a sanctuary for reflection, relaxation, and renewal.
Space is limited.
This workshop is appropriate for students of all levels, backgrounds, and bodies.

Course Details

Date:

Saturday, August 29th, 2026
6:00 – 7:30 pm PT
In-studio
Space Limited

Pricing:

$45 Early Bird Registration
$55 Day of Event

Registration Coming Soon!

Karen Duganier, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher
Certified in the Usui Reiki Tradition 12 years ago I am both a Reiki Master and Karuna Reiki Master. Teaching a Gentle class with Reiki is the perfect centering practice and classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I also offer private Reiki sessions on the days that I teach and conduct Reiki training workshops. In the event you want a healing session on another day, please reach out to the studio and we can arrange a time that works best. Join me and come hOMe to you!

Jonah Montes, Yoga Teacher
I started teaching Yoga in 2015 because I realized there is so much more to the practice than just the physical benefits: there is healing and growth. As a teacher, I hope to share the healing aspect of yoga to anyone who is in need of it. I love teaching Yoga because I not only get to contribute to a student’s yoga journey as a guide but also as a witness to the growth and progression they experience through their practice.

My teaching style is gentle Yin-inspired Restorative Yoga with elements of Viniyoga.

9/12 Reiki Training: Level 1
2026-09-12 12:30 - 17:30
Workshop Overview

Are you interested in learning about the healing art and science of Reiki Healing?
Have you ever felt called to understand energy more deeply, to support your own healing, or to offer care to others in a gentle yet powerful way? Reiki is both an ancient healing art and a practical, modern tool for restoring balance, resilience, and well-being. In this Level 1 Reiki training, you’ll be invited into a hands-on, experiential journey that teaches you how to work with universal life force energy to support stress reduction, emotional clarity, physical relaxation, and personal transformation.
Whether you are seeking a deeper connection with yourself, a supportive self-care practice, or a foundation for healing work with others, this training offers an accessible and empowering entry point into the world of Reiki.
This workshop is open to students of all ages, abilities, and health conditions.

Level 1 Training

This one-day introductory training is among the most thorough and comprehensive Reiki Level 1 offerings available. The course integrates both the traditional Japanese teachings as passed down by Dr. Usui and the Western style introduced by Mrs. Takata, offering a well-rounded and authentic foundation.
In Level 1, you will be introduced to the principles and practice of Reiki, with a focus on opening the physical body to receive and channel universal life force energy. Through the First Degree Reiki attunement, the vibratory rate of the body’s energy centers and the hands is elevated, allowing the Reiki channel to open and stabilize.
Once attuned, Reiki remains with you for life. After completing this training, you will be able to confidently channel Reiki energy for self-healing and for supporting the healing of others.

Course Details

Date:

Saturday, September 12th, 2026​
12:30 – 5:30 pm PST (in-studio)
In-studio
Space Limited

Pricing:

$295 Early Bird Registration (Up to 1 week before class date)
$325 Regular Price

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About Karen

A yogi practitioner for 30 years and a teacher for 10, Karen Duganier believes we all contain an innate ability to heal. Pursuing her passion in energy work and as a natural complement to her yoga practice, Karen became a Certified Reiki Master trained in the Usui tradition with an additional Karuna® Reiki Master Certification. Using an intuitive approach ushering the client’s energy toward its own natural state of healing and ease, Karen often blends the use stones and essential oils into her healing sessions. Holding space for each individual, Karen approaches every session with compassion and strives toward making her on table technique unique and meaningful for your life that day, guiding the body toward balance and peace.

Level 1 Reiki Training
Learn about how to balance the energetic body through the healing art and science of Reiki Healing.

9/25 - 9/28 Joshua Tree Retreat at Gaia Villa!
2026-09-25 14:00 - 2026-09-28 14:00
Overview

Elevated Elements Retreat.

Are you ready to step into your highest timeline?To feel aligned, energized, and deeply connected to your purpose?
What would it feel like to wake up each day clear, grounded, and inspired?What truly nourishes your soul?
These are the questions we will explore together over 3 nights and 4 days in a breathtaking retreat setting in Joshua Tree.
This experience has been thoughtfully designed to support meaningful transformation. Every element—from the space to the curriculum to the rhythm of each day—is curated to create the conditions for deep restoration, clarity, and personal growth.
If you are ready to reconnect with yourself, expand into your fullest potential, and elevate the way you live, we warmly invite you to join us this September.
What’s included:

3 nights at the stunning Gaia Villa
Fresh, locally sourced, seasonal meals catered by Ethical Cornucopia
Daily yoga, meditation, chanting, and soul-led philosophy classes with Allison & Katie
Healing immersion in the saltwater grotto pool
Optional cold plunge
Guided hiking + picnic in Joshua Tree National Park
Expansive desert skies and unforgettable stargazing

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Retreat Overview

The Experience
Together, we will create a supportive, retreat-style sanctuary—an ashram-inspired environment where you can step away from the demands of daily life and fully immerse in your own healing and renewal.
Your days will unfold in a nourishing rhythm of:

Yoga and embodied movement
Meditation and breathwork
Chanting and philosophy
Rest, reflection, and time in nature

All held within the beauty and stillness of the desert, and supported by a like-hearted community.
What You’ll Leave With

A regulated and nourished nervous system
Greater clarity and alignment with your purpose
Tools to support your daily well-being
A deeper connection to yourself and others

Schedule:
Friday

11:30 AM meet at Be The Change Yoga to carpool to Joshua Tree
1:30 PM Opening Ceremony – intention setting at Earth, Yoga, and Spa
2:00 PM Grounding / Root Chakra Yoga Class + Overview of Panchamaya Kosha System at Earth, Yoga, and Spa
4:00 PM check-in to Gaia Villa
4:30 PM Pool time, Journaling
6:00 PM Welcome dinner – Ethical Cornuciopia
8:00 PM Pacifying the Manomaya Layer and Releasing Limiting Beliefs

Saturday

8:00 – 10:00 AM Yoga Practice: Diving into the Vijnanamaya Layer, Bhavana and Soul-Aligned Living
10:00 AM Breakfast – Ethical Cornuciopia
2:00 PM: Pool, Cold Plunge, Bhavana, Journaling, Freetime
4:00 PM: Vikriti Assessment
5:30 PM: Dinner
7:00 PM: Yoga Practice: Releasing blockages in the Chakra system and connecting to the Anandamaya Layer

Sunday

5:30 AM: Sunrise Hike + Yoga in Joshua Tree National Park
7:30 AM: Breakfast To Go
11:00 AM: Brunch at Food for Thought Cafe
1:00 PM: Pool, Cold Plunge, Breathwork, Journaling, Freetime
3:00 PM Restorative and Yin Cooling Practice
5:00 PM: Dinner
6:00 PM: Yoga and Meditation Practice: Activating Your Highest Timeline

Monday

7:00 AM: Yoga Practice: Living a Soul-Aligned Life / Anchoring back into the Earth / Preparing to Transition into Daily Life / Closing
8:30 AM: Breakfast
9:00 AM: Clean and pack up
10:00 AM: Check-out

What makes Gaia Villa so special?

Beautiful indoor & outdoor yoga studios – fully stocked with props
Saltwater pool with grotto waterfall & Jacuzzi Spa
Beautiful living space, gorgeous outdoor area, and a rooftop patio with firepit and VIEWS!
Entertainment Bar w/ wine fridge Washer + Dryer
Alkaline Water on tap
WiFi, Smart TV, board games, library
Outdoor Kitchen
2 Cold Plunge Tubs
Outdoor games: Bocce Ball, Cornhole,
Jumbo Jenga
Convenient access to JT National Park, trails & shops
4000 sq. ft. of gorgeous living space, and 3.5 acres of land
Oversized natural boulder fire pit Plenty of parking!

Gaia Villa can accommodate up to 16 guests.

Room Rates

ROOM #1 – PREMIUM QUAD (DOWNSTAIRS)
1 King, 1 Twin w/ Trundle sleeps 4
Quad: $1,695/person
*2 SPOTS LEFT

ROOM #2 – STANDARD DOUBLE (DOWNSTAIRS)
Twin bunk beds sleeps 2
Double: $1,595/person

ROOM #3 – PREMIUM DOUBLE (DOWNSTAIRS)
2 Twins or 1 King sleeps 2
Double: $1,795/person
SOLD OUT

ROOM #4 – FLEXIBLE ROOM (UPSTAIRS)
2 Twins or 1 King sleeps 2
Double: $1,795/personSingle: $2,495/person (limited availability)
SOLD OUT

ROOM #5 – FLEXIBLE ROOM
2 Twins or 1 King sleeps 2
Double: $1,795/personSingle: $2,495/person (limited availability)

ROOM #6 – VALUE QUAD
2 twins and 1 bunk bed sleeps 4
Quad: $1,395/person
*2 SPOTS LEFT

Policies and FAQ’s

Spaces are limited, and will be saved first come, first serve, with a $600 non-refundable deposit.

Please contact Tiffanie@bethechangeyoga.com in advance to confirm room availability/preferences.
Remaining payments will be due: 5/15, 6/15, 7/15, 8/15

CANCELLATION POLICY:All payments made are non-refundable, unless we are able to fill your spot (minus your deposit.)
Should we fill up, please let me know if you’d like to be added to the wait-list. Plans change, and spots occasionally open up!

Topics Covered

We begin with self-knowledge and self-care
Pancha Mahabhuta: 5 Element Theory in the Body and the Natural World
Tridosha Theory: Vata, Pitta, Kapha
Understanding your unique makeup
Exploring and releasing limiting beliefs
Panchamaya Kosha Model
Connection to Vijnanamaya / Values and Wisdom layer
Connection to Anandamaya / Spiritual / Bliss layer
Bhavana, Visualization, and Manifestation
Calling in your highest timeline
Yoga, Breathwork, and Meditation
Practices for Clarity and Connection
The Subtle Body: 7 Chakra System
Mantras and Mudras for Energetic Activation

Allison Prince, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Allison Prince began practicing yoga in the early 2000s while pursuing her bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology. She took her first yoga training not to become a yoga teacher but to better understand the practice. However, within the first few weeks of the training, she realized she had found her path and purpose. Over the past twenty years, Allison has taught more than 15,000 hours of yoga in group classes, workshops, private sessions, and yoga teacher training.

Allison did a 200-hour and 300-hour yoga teacher program through Cloud Nine Yoga. She also completed over 1,000 hours of massage training at IPSB and Mesa Academy to become a certified massage therapist. She taught at many studios in Orange County at the beginning of her career until she found her first yoga home at Soul at Home in Tustin. While at this studio, she helped co-create 500 hours of yoga teacher training programs with her business partner. Also, during this time, she completed another 200-hour course, this time in Kundalini Yoga, because she has a passion for the more subtle tools that yoga offers.

In 2013, Allison left the comfort of the studio she loved to follow her dreams and open a yoga studio. She is the co-owner of Be the Change Yoga in Irvine, CA. Owning a yoga studio has been both a challenging and exciting experience and has helped her grow in so many ways over this past decade. Be the Change Yoga is the only yoga studio in Orange County offering yoga therapy training. Allison signed up to be part of the inaugural group of the AlcheMe yoga therapy program and became a yoga therapist in 2019.

Allison is passionate about learning more about women’s health, and how best to support them during different stages of life. She has done additional training in yoga for fertility, and yoga therapy for the endocrine system. She is forever a student and is currently receiving her Master’s degree in Functional Medicine and Nutrition. Once she has completed her Master’s degree, she hopes to develop different yoga therapy programs for balancing hormones, calming the nervous system, and mindful eating.

Katie Allen, MPH, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Katie received her Master’s degree in Public Health from Tulane University. She wrote her Master’s thesis on Yoga’s ability to prevent and treat chronic disease and that has been her life’s work ever since! She studied yoga therapy in the lineage of Krishnamacharya with her teachers Ruth (Sraddhasagar) Hartung, Larry Payne, Robert Birnberg, Amy Wheeler, and the KYM faculty in Chennai, India.
She opened Be The Change Yoga Studio and Natural Health Center in Irvine, CA in 2013 with her teaching partner Allison Prince. Together they have been leading Yoga Teacher Training Programs since 2010, Katie loves sharing the life-enhancing wisdom of the Yoga Sutras as way to upgrade every single aspect of life. Katie launched OC’s first and only Yoga Therapist Training in 2016 and is the Founding School Director for AlcheMe Yoga Therapy Training.
She is passionate about bringing the empowerment based lifestyle medicine principles out of the yoga studios and into under-served communities, as well as hospitals and health systems. She utilizes her background in Public Health to effectively build community-based yoga therapy and health education programs to improve personal and community health, while training the next generation of integrative health providers.
She has been studying Ayurveda for over 10 years with Eleni Tsikrikas and Mas Vidal. She most recently formalized her Ayurveda education with James Bailey at the Sevanti Institute and is currently conducting her clinical internship hours.

10/10 300hr Training: Foundations of Yoga Therapy
2026-10-10 12:30 - 17:30
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100% Online Option
You can take the training in-person in our beautiful studio, 100% online, or a combination of both! If you miss a class, recordings are available.

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Sustainable Schedule
Courses meet one weekend per month with in-person, zoom, and recorded learning options.

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Payment Plan
Monthly autopay includes Be The Change studio membership (in-person as well as virtual studio).

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Practicum
Learn to build your own yoga therapy business with remote supervision from practicum mentor.

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Small Groups
Receive personalized attention in our small school, as well as direct guidance and mentorship from our Program Directors and tight-knit faculty.

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Integrative Health
Our program is rooted in the philosophical foundations of the yoga sutras, coupled with a modern public health perspective.

Program Highlights

Flexible Scheduling: 12-month program that meets 1 full weekend per month with flexible mid-month meetings.
In-Studio, Virtual + Recorded Training options to best meet your needs
Join us in our Wellness Sanctuary + Tea House in Irvine, CA
Tuition includes Be The Change Yoga studio membership
Option to layer on upper-level Yoga Therapy Courses
Affordable payment plan options:

Registration Fee: $625
$345 per month for 12 months
Total: $4765

Foundations of Yoga Therapy
Yoga Alliance and IAYT Accredited Training
We are home to OC’s first and only Yoga Therapist Training program!

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Foundations of Yoga Therapy / Advanced Teacher Training

Be The Change is the only studio in Orange County offering a 300 hour Teacher Training Program that focuses on adapting yogic practices for specific populations and students with specific health conditions. This program is for Yoga Teachers who have completed a 200 hour Yoga Alliance certified Teacher Training who seek to advance their knowledge in Yogic Studies and understand the totality of yogic practices as a healing modality.
Upon completing this 300 hour training, graduates will receive the certification RYT500; which can be registered with Yoga Alliance. This 300 hour training also comprises Course 1 of our 825 hour Professional Yoga Therapist Training Program; which consists of 525 additional hours on top of the 300 hour certification. Program graduates can apply these hours and tuition toward their Yoga Therapist Certification.
The yoga therapy component within our 300hr Teacher Training Program courses, classes, instructions, and materials is derived from the Educational Standards of the International Association of Yoga Therapists, and is not derived from any status granted by the Yoga Alliance Registry.

We Offer a Monthly Auto Pay Program for our 300hr TrainingApplication window closes October 1st, 2026

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10/10 Sequencing Course for Yoga Teachers
2026-10-10 12:30 - 17:30
Course Overview

Elevate Your Sequencing: From Class Planning to Critical Thinking

Most yoga teachers are taught how to lead a class.Very few are taught how to design a sequence that actually meets the needs of the people in front of them.
This course is a deep dive into the art and science of therapeutic sequencing, giving you the skills to move beyond generic class planning and into intentional, adaptive, and results-oriented teaching.
Rooted in the teachings of the Yoga Sutras and the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya, you will learn foundational yoga therapy assessment models and how to apply them to both group classes and individual clients. Through the lens of the Pancha Maya model, you will begin to recognize patterns of imbalance, identify contraindications, and select appropriate tools to support safe and effective practice.
You will explore broad therapeutic applications for conditions such as low back pain, cardiovascular concerns, respiratory and energetic imbalances, addiction, digestive issues, and relational stress — while learning how to adapt practices to meet students where they are.
This course emphasizes:• Intelligent, adaptable sequencing using vinyasa krama• Goal-oriented practice design based on real-time assessment• Skillful application of asana, pranayama, and meditation• Understanding the “why” behind every sequence you teach
What makes this course truly transformative is the hands-on practice and feedback.
You will actively design and teach sequences in a supportive environment, receiving direct guidance to refine your ability to create safe, effective, and personalized experiences for your students.

Course Details

Course Tuition:

A la carte –$500
Included in 300hr auto-pay
36 Contact Hours

Course Dates:

Saturday, October 10th, 2026 | 12:30-5:30PM PT
Saturday, November 7th, 2026 | 12:30-5:30PM PT
Saturday, December 5th, 2026 | 12:30-5:30PM PT
Saturday, January 9th, 2026 | 12:30-5:30PM PT
Saturday, February 6th, 2027 | 12:30-5:30PM PT
Saturday, May 1st, 2027 | 12:30-5:30PM PT

Next Course Begins 10/10/2026!

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Allison Martin Prince C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, CMT
This course is led by Allison Prince. She co-founded Be The Change Yoga and is the School Director for the 200-hour Teacher Training Program. She has been teaching yoga for over 15 years and has taught more than 10,000 hours.
She received her yoga therapist training from AlcheMe Yoga Therapy and specializes in women’s health and fertility. She is passionate about weaving the subtle body practices into her yoga classes, including mantras, mudras, and meditation kriyas. She has also trained in Kundalini Yoga and is pursuing a Master’s Degree in Functional Medicine.

10/14 Yoga Sutras Course
2026-10-14 11:00 - 12:00
Course Overview

Yoga Sutras for Daily Life & Yoga Therapy

What if the Yoga Sutras weren’t just a philosophical text — but a practical guide to upgrading every aspect of your life?
This 12-month course is designed to bring the teachings of Patañjali’s Yoga Sutras into lived experience; supporting transformation across the body, breath, mind, relationships, and daily patterns.
Together, we will explore the Sutras through a yoga therapy and human flourishing lens, translating these timeless teachings into practical tools you can apply immediately in your personal life, your teachings, and your work with clients.
Each monthly session offers a focused deep dive into the nature of the mind, the causes of suffering, and the pathways toward greater clarity, resilience, and sustained joy. You will learn how to observe patterns, shift habitual tendencies, and apply yogic tools in a way that is both accessible and deeply therapeutic.
Rooted in the lineage of T. Krishnamacharya, this course emphasizes application over theory. You will develop the ability to:
• Understand the mind through the lens of the Yoga Sutras• Identify patterns that contribute to stress, imbalance, and suffering• Apply practical tools to regulate the body, breath, and mind• Integrate yogic wisdom into relationships and daily decision-making• Translate these teachings into effective yoga therapy practices for clients
This is not just a study of a text.It is a return to the source of yoga as a system of transformation.
Studying the Sutras in a consistent, community-based setting allows the teachings to unfold over time, deepening insight, strengthening practice, and creating meaningful shifts in how you live, relate, and serve.

Course Details

The Format:
This accessible once a month format will discuss the different levels of meaning in each sutra and the various applications which follow from each interpretation. This course is open to the public, for those who would like to learn more about Yoga philosophy and how to integrate it into daily life.
This course is also included in our 300 hour Yoga Teacher Training Program. Yoga Teachers can complete all four chapters and apply the 12 hours to their certification.
Classes meet in the Be The Change Yoga Tea House with Zoom option.

Course Tuition:

A la carte – $28 drop in per class
Yoga Sutras course: $250
Included in 300hr auto-pay
12 Contact Hours

Course Dates:

Wednesday, October 14th, 2026
Wednesday, November 11th, 2026
Wednesday, December 9th, 2026
Wednesday, January 13th, 2027
Wednesday, February 10th, 2027
Wednesday, March 10th, 2027
Wednesday, April 7th, 2027
Wednesday, May 5th, 2027
Wednesday, June 9th, 2027
Wednesday, July 14th, 2027
Wednesday, August 11th, 2027
Wednesday, September 1st, 2027

Next Course Begins 10/14/2026!

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Katie Allen, MPH, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Katie Allen, MPH, is a public health professional, yoga therapist, and educator dedicated to advancing integrative and lifestyle medicine approaches to chronic disease prevention. She earned her Master’s in Public Health from Tulane University, where her thesis explored yoga’s role in preventing and treating chronic disease, and began her studies in yoga therapy at Loyola Marymount University with Dr. Larry Payne. Katie co-founded Be The Change Yoga Studio and Wellness Center in Irvine, California in 2013 and is the founding director of AlcheMē Yoga Therapy, Orange County’s first IAYT-accredited yoga therapist training program.

Throughout her career, she has developed yoga therapy and health education programs for healthcare systems, community clinics, and behavioral health organizations, including collaborations with Hoag Health, UCI Health’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, and community health centers serving underserved populations. Passionate about translating the wisdom of yoga into practical tools for modern health challenges, Katie works to train the next generation of integrative health providers while building community-based programs that empower individuals and communities to live healthier, more resilient lives.

10/17 Reiki Training: Level 2
2026-10-17 12:30 - 17:30
Training Overview

Reiki Level 2 is an invitation to deepen your relationship with energy healing and step more fully into your intuitive and healing potential. Designed for those ready to expand beyond the foundations of Reiki Level 1, this training supports both personal transformation and the development of confident, skilled practitioners. As your understanding of Reiki grows, so does your ability to support healing in yourself and others across emotional, physical, and energetic layers.
In this immersive training, you will explore Reiki as a universal life force energy that has been used worldwide to bring balance, clarity, and restoration. Through a dynamic blend of lecture, guided discussion, live demonstration, and hands-on practice, you will refine your technique and strengthen your intuitive awareness. Each student will have ample opportunity to both give and receive Reiki treatments, deepen their understanding of hand placements, and experience the profound effects of this work firsthand.

Level 2 Training
This one-day Level 2 training expands your relationship with Reiki and marks a quantum leap in your ability to access and direct Reiki energy. In this course, you will learn how to perform Reiki at a distance, as well as how to work with Reiki to support the release of unwanted habits and the manifestation of meaningful goals.
Second Degree Reiki places greater emphasis on the emotional and mental energy bodies, in contrast to Level 1’s primary focus on the physical body. You will be introduced to the Reiki symbols and learn how to draw, activate, and apply them in healing sessions. Their practical uses, energetic effects, and deeper meanings will be explored in depth.
You will also learn how to incorporate a Reiki pendulum into a healing session. Ample practice time is provided so students can experientially understand how each symbol feels, how it works, and the results it produces.
Completion of Reiki Level 1 is a prerequisite for this course.

Course Details

Date:

Saturday, October 17th 2026
12:30 – 5:30 pm PT (in-studio)
In-studio
Space Limited

Pricing:

$295 Early Bird Registration (Up to 1 week before class date)
$325 Regular Price

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About Karen

A yogi practitioner for 30 years and a teacher for 10, Karen Duganier believes we all contain an innate ability to heal. Pursuing her passion in energy work and as a natural complement to her yoga practice, Karen became a Certified Reiki Master trained in the Usui tradition with an additional Karuna® Reiki Master Certification. Using an intuitive approach ushering the client’s energy toward its own natural state of healing and ease, Karen often blends the use stones and essential oils into her healing sessions. Holding space for each individual, Karen approaches every session with compassion and strives toward making her on table technique unique and meaningful for your life that day, guiding the body toward balance and peace.

Level 2 Reiki Training
Learn about how to balance the energetic body through the healing art and science of Reiki Healing.

10/20 Lifestyle Medicine: Yoga Therapy, Ayurveda & Public Health Course
2026-10-20 12:00 - 13:30
Course Overview

This course is for yoga teachers and dedicated yoga students to stay connected to the wisdom, their teacher, and sangha/community.
This new accessible weekly format is designed to anchor you into your spiritual self-care practices, carving out just one hour per week on your lunch break to put everything else down and dip into the wisdom of Yoga Therapy and Ayurveda, to be applied to your life right now.
This course is also a sustainable reminder of how to best share these timeless teachings with your group class students, private yoga therapy clients, or family and friends.
I couldn’t be more excited about this course! A free-flowing forum to stitch together the most potent teaching of Yoga Therapy, Public Health, Ayurveda, and Positive Psychology.
I look forward to rich community discussions and increased connection points to elevate each other and the field of yoga therapy.
This course meets one Tuesday per month from 12:00-1:30 PM PT on Zoom.

Course Details

Course Tuition:

A la carte – $350
Included in 300hr auto-pay
A la carte – $28 drop in per class

Course Dates:

12:00 – 1:30 PM PT
Tuesday, October 20th, 2026
Tuesday, November 18th, 2026
Tuesday, December 16th, 2026
Tuesday, January 19th, 2027
Tuesday, February 23rd, 2027
Tuesday, March 16th, 2027
Tuesday, April 13th, 2027
Tuesday, May 11th, 2027
Tuesday, June 15th, 2027
Tuesday, July 20th, 2027
Tuesday, August 17th, 2027
Tuesday, September 1st, 2027

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Katie Allen, MPH, C-IAYT, E-RYT 500
Katie Allen, MPH, is a public health professional, yoga therapist, and educator dedicated to advancing integrative and lifestyle medicine approaches to chronic disease prevention. She earned her Master’s in Public Health from Tulane University, where her thesis explored yoga’s role in preventing and treating chronic disease, and began her studies in yoga therapy at Loyola Marymount University with Dr. Larry Payne. Katie co-founded Be The Change Yoga Studio and Wellness Center in Irvine, California in 2013 and is the founding director of AlcheMē Yoga Therapy, Orange County’s first IAYT-accredited yoga therapist training program.

Throughout her career, she has developed yoga therapy and health education programs for healthcare systems, community clinics, and behavioral health organizations, including collaborations with Hoag Health, UCI Health’s Susan Samueli Integrative Health Institute, and community health centers serving underserved populations. Passionate about translating the wisdom of yoga into practical tools for modern health challenges, Katie works to train the next generation of integrative health providers while building community-based programs that empower individuals and communities to live healthier, more resilient lives.

11/14 Reiki Training: Level 3
2026-11-14 12:30 - 17:30
Workshop Overview

This training is designed for those who feel curious about Reiki as well as for practitioners ready to deepen their existing practice. Whether you are just beginning your Reiki journey or seeking to refine and expand your skills, this course offers a supportive and experiential environment for both personal healing and professional growth.
Reiki is a universal life force energy that has been used across cultures to support emotional balance, physical well-being, and energetic harmony. As you engage with the teachings and practices in this training, you will not only learn how to work skillfully with Reiki, but also experience its transformative effects in your own life, allowing you to serve others with greater clarity, presence, and confidence.
Classes are thoughtfully structured to include a balance of lecture, group discussion, live demonstration, and hands-on practice. Each student will have the opportunity to both give and receive Reiki treatments, explore the hand placement system, and gain embodied experience with the healing process.

Level 3 Training

Level 3 deepens your Reiki practice through the introduction of additional symbols, enriching your understanding and experience of this powerful healing modality. This level serves as an important stepping stone toward Reiki Master training in Level 4.
In this course, you will receive the Reiki Master symbol, expanding your awareness of universal life force energy and opening you more fully to its continuous flow. This attunement supports a deeper connection to Reiki and a more refined ability to channel healing energy.
You will also learn how to work with Reiki to support the healing of past wounds, allowing the practice to extend beyond the present moment and into deeper layers of personal transformation.
Completion of Reiki Levels 1 and 2 is required prior to enrollment.

Course Details

Date:

November 14th, 2026
12:30 – 5:30 pm PT
In-studio
Space Limited

Pricing:

$295 Early Bird Registration (Up to 1 week before class date)
$325 Regular Price

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About Karen

A yogi practitioner for 30 years and a teacher for 10, Karen Duganier believes we all contain an innate ability to heal. Pursuing her passion in energy work and as a natural complement to her yoga practice, Karen became a Certified Reiki Master trained in the Usui tradition with an additional Karuna® Reiki Master Certification. Using an intuitive approach ushering the client’s energy toward its own natural state of healing and ease, Karen often blends the use stones and essential oils into her healing sessions. Holding space for each individual, Karen approaches every session with compassion and strives toward making her on table technique unique and meaningful for your life that day, guiding the body toward balance and peace.

Level 3 Reiki Training
Learn about how to balance the energetic body through the healing art and science of Reiki Healing.

11/28 Reiki, Yoga Nidra, and Soundbath Experience
2026-11-28 18:00 - 19:30
Workshop Overview

Breathe. Rest. Restore.

Step into an evening of deep relaxation and energetic renewal. This 90-minute candlelit experience weaves together the healing practices of Reiki, Yoga Nidra, and sound healing to gently guide your nervous system into a state of profound rest.
You will be led through a guided Yoga Nidra meditation, often described as “yogic sleep,” designed to quiet the mind, soften the body, and access deep layers of healing and awareness. As you rest comfortably, hands-on Reiki energy healing and chakra-balancing sound vibrations surround you, supporting release, integration, and restoration on every level.
Join Karen and Jonah for this nourishing community gathering, open to all levels of experience. Whether you are feeling stressed, depleted, or simply craving stillness, this workshop offers a sanctuary for reflection, relaxation, and renewal.
Space is limited.
This workshop is appropriate for students of all levels, backgrounds, and bodies.

Course Details

Date:

Saturday, November 28th, 2026
6:00 – 7:30 pm PT
In-studio
Space Limited

Pricing:

$45 Early Bird Registration
$55 Day of Event

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Karen Duganier, Reiki Master, Yoga Teacher
Certified in the Usui Reiki Tradition 12 years ago I am both a Reiki Master and Karuna Reiki Master. Teaching a Gentle class with Reiki is the perfect centering practice and classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays. I also offer private Reiki sessions on the days that I teach and conduct Reiki training workshops. In the event you want a healing session on another day, please reach out to the studio and we can arrange a time that works best. Join me and come hOMe to you!

Jonah Montes, Yoga Teacher
I started teaching Yoga in 2015 because I realized there is so much more to the practice than just the physical benefits: there is healing and growth. As a teacher, I hope to share the healing aspect of yoga to anyone who is in need of it. I love teaching Yoga because I not only get to contribute to a student’s yoga journey as a guide but also as a witness to the growth and progression they experience through their practice.

My teaching style is gentle Yin-inspired Restorative Yoga with elements of Viniyoga.

12/12 Reiki Training: Level 4
2026-12-12 12:30 - 17:30
Training Overview

Level 4 Training

Reiki Level 4 represents the culmination of the Reiki training path and the highest level of energetic mastery. Through this advanced attunement, your capacity to access and channel Reiki energy is amplified to its fullest potential, allowing you to work with clarity, confidence, and depth.
In this training, you will learn how to perform Reiki attunements for others, empowering future practitioners to access Reiki for their own healing and growth. This level is designed for those who feel called to practice Reiki at the highest level, step into leadership within the lineage, and embody the role of Reiki Master.
Completion of Reiki Levels I, II, and and III is required prior to enrollment.

Course Details

Date:

Saturday, December 12th, 2026
12:30 – 5:30 pm PT
In-studio
Space Limited

Pricing:

$295 Early Bird Registration (Up to 1 week before class date)
$325 Regular Price

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About Karen

A yogi practitioner for 30 years and a teacher for 10, Karen Duganier believes we all contain an innate ability to heal. Pursuing her passion in energy work and as a natural complement to her yoga practice, Karen became a Certified Reiki Master trained in the Usui tradition with an additional Karuna® Reiki Master Certification. Using an intuitive approach ushering the client’s energy toward its own natural state of healing and ease, Karen often blends the use stones and essential oils into her healing sessions. Holding space for each individual, Karen approaches every session with compassion and strives toward making her on table technique unique and meaningful for your life that day, guiding the body toward balance and peace.

Level 4 Reiki Training
Learn about how to balance the energetic body through the healing art and science of Reiki Healing.
