Hello! My name is Kevin James Karas, E-RYT 500. I am on a mission to educate and grow the community of people seeking wellness in mind, body and spirit. I manifest this mission as Executive Director of Elevate Akron, a yoga nonprofit organization which has served to make yoga accessible to 13,000 people.

I also conduct research at The University of Akron on the contemplative practices and presence of master teachers of yoga, meditation, & holistic education. I apply these studies by leading a 200 hour holistic yoga school hosted at my intentional living community founded in 2016. I also facilitate Guided Sound Journey meditations alongside SEER music to make meditations accessible online on Insight Timer as well as in-person at yoga studios & festivals. Lastly, I teach daily yoga classes in the community to raise students’ self-awareness and live more meaningful lives at Yoga Squared & The JCC Shaw in Akron, OH.