about the founder
Karla is a retired Doctor of Physical Therapy who is passionate about combining foundations of efficient posture, breath patterns, and mindfulness with training in fitness, yoga, and other aspects of wellness​ including subtle energetics. (See PRiSM's meaning).
She currently practices as a Personal Trainer (Certified Special Population Specialist (CSPS)) treating clients in customized training programs for optimal health and wellness. Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) and Applied Integration Academy (AIA) has been Karla's continuing education direction for growth. She will receive her PRT credential in June 2024. She also has earned a Biomechanics certification through Pinnacle Performance.
She has been teaching Hatha yoga and mindfulness for over 25 years, Aerial yoga for 8 years. Breath awareness is a main pillar for all of Karla's classes, workshops, or private sessions. Her classes offer different cues and support than typical yoga breath practices because of the biomechanic airflow focus. Her classes deliver ways to provide relief to specific body ailments, tips to get the most out of each position, as well as an understanding of the spiritual body and how to tap into one's own wellspring of health.
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Corporate clients have used Karla's wellness programs for meditation/mindfulness instruction as well as Ergonomic training for design of work stations/office settings. Her training delivers applicable tips to alleviate pain of workplace demands by retraining the body in posture placement. With education of having less wear and tear on one's body and a balanced nervous system for the mind, Karla's goal to bring more power and vitality to each client is met!
NSCA Certified Special Populations Specialist (CSPS)
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
(PT, DPT- retired)
Certified Ergonomic Assessment Specialist (CEAS)
Registered Yoga Instructor (RYT)
Certified Aerial Yoga Teacher
Certified Pediatric Mindfulness Trainer
Certified Master Reiki Practitioner
Breath Coach
"When I first came to see Karla, I was suffering daily with excruciating, chronic neck pain. She took the time to investigate thoroughly, asking questions about my symptoms and daily routine. She was not only attentive to my physical pain and recovery, but she was also paying attention to my personality and needs on an emotional and psychological level to design a comprehensive, customized routine that worked perfectly for me. I can’t express how grateful I am to have found such a wonderful instructor!"
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- Jennifer Morrison
"Karla Hollan has brought to Sirata Beach Resort exactly what we needed. She explains postural and movement principles in ways the employees understand. She has helped our managers and housekeeping staff and we look forward to more of her customized programs for other areas of our staff."
- Sonny Pinto,
Human Resource Director
Sirata Resort & Conference Center