For over 28 years, Kary Sinkule has been dedicated to the transformative practice of yoga. Yet, it wasn’t until a deeply personal journey prompted her to step away from teaching in traditional settings that she found a purpose beyond the studio. As a young teacher, Kary had to take time off from her career to care for her grandmother, who was battling dementia. After her grandmother’s passing, Kary found herself searching for a meaningful way to give back to others, especially those who had limited access to wellness services. This led her to create Yoga’s Arc, a mobile yoga company aimed at bringing the healing benefits of yoga to those in need, regardless of their background or ability.
From homeless shelters and corporate offices to addiction recovery centers and prisons, Kary’s vision for Yoga’s Arc has flourished in ways she could never have imagined. The company offers accessible, trauma-informed yoga to communities that typically don’t have access to yoga and wellness programs. The results have been nothing short of extraordinary.
Yoga as a Tool for Healing
Kary’s own journey with yoga started as a way to heal from childhood trauma. She credits yoga with saving her life and giving her the tools she needed to overcome hardship. She believes that yoga is not just about physical flexibility but about connecting with one’s body and breath to regulate the nervous system, release tension, and foster emotional healing. This understanding is at the heart of Yoga’s Arc, where the focus is on mindfulness, simple movement, and breathwork, rather than perfecting advanced poses.
Yoga’s accessibility is one of its greatest strengths. Even for people who are new to the practice or are intimidated by what they perceive as the “traditional” yoga scene, Kary encourages them to start small. Whether through chair yoga or accessible classes for beginners, she assures that anyone can benefit from yoga—no matter their fitness level or physical condition.
Tailored Yoga Programs for Diverse Communities
One of Yoga’s Arc’s core values is creating custom programs to meet the specific needs of its clients. Kary and her team work closely with organizations, including addiction recovery centers, corporate offices, and underserved communities, to design yoga experiences that fit their unique requirements. Whether it’s strength-building, stress reduction, or rehabilitation, the company provides specialized classes with trained instructors who are equipped to serve populations with diverse needs.
In the corporate world, Kary’s yoga classes have shown impressive benefits, from boosting employee productivity to fostering a more balanced work environment. Short, 25-minute chair yoga sessions can help employees stretch their bodies, relieve tension, and focus their minds, all of which contribute to improved job performance. For businesses, this translates into increased employee satisfaction and overall organizational productivity.
Empowering Communities through Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga’s Arc has also become a catalyst for change within the yoga community itself. Kary’s passion for making yoga accessible extends to the teachers who work for her. Her company’s yoga teacher training programs are designed not just for those with traditional yoga backgrounds, but for anyone willing to learn and serve. She has trained individuals who have faced major physical challenges, such as those recovering from cancer surgery or police officers with disabilities and empowered them to teach yoga to others.
Through Yoga’s Arc’s nonprofit arm, Kary’s team has been able to make a real difference in the lives of those who might otherwise never have access to yoga. For example, two women formerly incarcerated are now certified yoga teachers within the program. One of them has even taken on a leadership role within the company, demonstrating the transformative power of yoga—not just as a physical practice, but as a pathway to personal growth and empowerment.
A Growing Movement of Healing and Hope
Looking ahead, Kary continues to focus on growing Yoga’s Arc and reaching even more people in need. The company’s commitment to offering low-cost and free services to underserved communities, such as those in addiction recovery and at-risk youth, is a testament to her unwavering belief in yoga as a healing tool for all.
Yoga can be so much more than a physical practice. Whether it’s through a meditation session, chair yoga in a corporate office, or helping someone regain mobility after surgery, Yoga’s Arc will always be of service to help people from all backgrounds connect with themselves and find peace within their bodies.
For Kary, yoga is about making a difference, one breath and one movement at a time. And as Yoga’s Arc continues to expand, Kary’s vision for a world where yoga is truly accessible to everyone is becoming a reality. To hear Kary’s full journey, tune into the most recent episode of Women in Motion using this link:
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