about
"Accepting our own limited capacity and keeping in mind that everyone else, just like ourselves, are doing the best they can in any given situation, will help us cultivate feelings of compassion and forgiveness, which will propel us towards enlightenment."
-Sharon Gannon, co-founder of Jivamukti Yoga
"If yoga dosen't make you a better person, you're not doing it right"
- Jules Febre, Senior Advanced Jivamukti Yoga Teacher
"It's all love. We come from love, we were born out of love, we will go back to love. Love is the nature of God, love is our true nature "
- David Life, co-founder of
Jivamukti Yoga
Karina Eline Kibsgaard:
Yoga Educator & Advanced Jivamukti Teacher
I have been sharing the practice of yoga since 2008, teaching at several of Oslo’s leading studios. My foundation is rooted in the fluid strength of dance and the disciplined traditions of Ashtanga and Jivamukti Yoga. I first discovered yoga while studying at the Norwegian University College of Dance (2003–2006), and today I am honored to be an 800-hour Advanced Certified Jivamukti Yoga Teacher.
My deep dive into the Jivamukti Yoga method began in New York City in 2010. This journey led me to teacher training at Blue Spirit, Costa Rica, and later back to NYC for a rigorous 800-hour apprenticeship at the Jivamukti Yoga School in 2014. To maintain the integrity of my teaching, I consistently return to and make it a priority to learn from and study with my mentors and teachers. I feel immensely grateful and privileged to have great teachers in my life, who've kept the practice and teachings of yoga interesting, ever-evolving, and alive to me over the years.
With more than two decades of experience in teaching dance, fitness, and yoga, my teaching extends far beyond the studio. I lead workshops, teach at festivals, events, trainings, and have a heart for community outreach. This includes teaching at the Norwegian School of Sport Sciences, working with children and families navigating ADHD/ADD, supporting recovery through teaching yoga to young adults recovering from substance abuse issues, running a yoga studio and growing our Jivamukti Yoga community in Oslo.
I have strived to bridge movement and theory by pursuing a Master’s program in Educational Science, building upon my Bachelor’s in Dance and Pedagogy, and immersed myself in yoga philosophy with a practical application to modern living.
In my classes, I champion a holistic approach to yoga:
A physical, challenging practice infused with chanting, music, and deep philosophical reflection. My focus is never on "perfection" but on consciousness, presence, and kindness. Using the mat as a training ground to face life’s challenges with grace and resilience.