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♥ First up, briefly tell us a little bit about yourself!
A yogi who had another life as a corporate tax manager for 15 years before deciding to pursue her dream of teaching yoga full time and then opening up a yoga studio – Bikram Yoga Victoria Park – to share her passion with more people in one space (with the support of her loving, ever-patient husband)!
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♥ Tell us about your daily beauty routine.
As I have dry sensitive skin, morning routine is just cleansing with lukewarm water and Vanessa Megan Rosewater Spray. After a Bikram yoga session (either practicing or teaching), I would cleanse my skin with the Vanessa Megan Clementine Organic Foaming Cleanser. If the skin is feeling dehydrated, I will use the Vanessa Megan Jasmine Face Cream. I keep it simple as I am a busy person and don’t have much time for a long complicated routine.
♥ What’s the one beauty treatment you can’t live without? And your favourite place to have it done?
I cannot do without a 6 weekly “Hydradermie” facial with Monika from Oxford Beauty Clinic, Leederville.
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♥ Who do you trust with your hair in Perth, and why?
A 6 monthly trim with Davina from Head Office, Perth CBD.
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♥ Favourite budget / at home beauty treatment?
Bio Oil when the skin is feeling extremely dehydrated after cleansing and instead of using my Vanessa Megan Face Cream, I use Bio Oil and leave it overnight. It does wonders for my skin tone and hydration.
♥ Your three, absolutely cannot live without, favourite products?
Doterra Peppermint and Wild Orange Lip Balm, blusher (Clinique) and Vanessa Megan Rose Spray.
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♥ Do you have any secret tips you use to keep looking / feeling great?
Lots of fluids for hydration and Juice Plus (branded line of dietary supplements containing concentrated fruit and vegetable juice extracts fortified with added vitamins and nutrients.)
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♥ What beauty treatment/ wellbeing activity would you love to try but haven’t yet?
Crossfit! For strength and endurance!
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♥ Describe a typical day of eating for you.
I have a muesli bar (or bircher muesli) for breakfast, Green or protein smoothies in between meals, a long black (coffee) every 2 – 3 days because I love the smell and taste of a good brewed coffee, nourishing lunch with (soupy) noodles + protein with vegetables and dinner is usually light – either a salad with loads of avocado, nuts and Danish feta cheese or with rice/quinoa. If i am extremely hungry (low in energy) – my meal will include more protein with steamed vegetables together with my avocado salad.
Other treats which I may have throughout a typical day could include savoury muffin or soup. I do also treat myself to the hot chips and sea salt with vinegar if my body craves it or eggs, spinach & bacon for weekend breakfast!
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♥ Describe your fitness routine.
I am usually active every day with yoga as everyday will usually involve a yoga class to practice my yoga unless I am already teaching for the day.
I also try to do a personal home practice for 20 minutes + 20 minutes meditation 1x per week which is especially nurturing and centering for me during a busy week.
My new years resolution this year is to try Cross Fit so that I can balance out my yoga practice with new physical activities for additional strength building!
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♥ Do you take part in any alternative therapies or take supplements? If so, discuss.
Acupuncture and as mentioned above Juice Plus. I find acupuncture very relaxing and balancing for me as I am a high energy individual and having an acupuncture treatment every fortnight helps me to slow down, relax and take a bit of down time for myself.
♥ How do you like to relax? What are your favourite ways to de-stress?
Movies with my husband or girlfriends (depending on the movie).
I do find the best way to de-stress is to have 1 hour to myself at the beach or get a Thai massage session in at Thai Thai Day Spa in Langford.
What do you think of Karen’s routine? If you have any questions or comments please leave them below! 🙂
Be well,
xoxo
What a babe you are Karen! Must get off my butt and do more yoga and meditation!
Vanessa Megan is a fab range – I’m a huge fan of the Essential Blend, I spray it in the office and on my pillow at night! xxx
Thanks Peachy! Come and say hi at the studio :):)
Let’s get you bikramming for the colder season coming up !
Hi Karen,
May I know where do you go for acupuncture? I have been wanting to go for one but not too unable to decide which one can I rely on. I have been practicing Bikram yoga at your Vic Park studio. Love the place and your friendly staffs there 🙂