Nicole Ward, BA, RYT/CYT is a nationally certified Yoga Alliance instructor in both Integrative Yoga Therapy/IYT and Kundalini Yoga as taught by Yogi Bhajan, PhD. Nicole also holds certifications in the practices of Self Worth, Radiant Child Yoga, and Yoga for Youth in addition to her national accredation with YA.

Having produced and co-directed over 100 hours of television with Berkeley Community Media ch28.... you may have even seen the East Bay's "Yoga for Every Body" or "Medicine, Meditation and Yoga"...

Nicole is also known by her spiritual name "Guru Karam Kaur" which means the princess who teaches graceful action/work. As a student of Siri Singh Sahib Bhai Sahib Harbhajan Singh Khalsa (Yogi Bhajan), she received this name as a blessing in 2001. For more information on 3HO, Yogi Bhajan, and Nicole’s spiritual community – please visit www.3HO.org online.

Today, Nicole/Guru Karam continues to poke, provoke, confront, and elevate students to reach their highest potential....

As a Co-Director, Editor/Producer, and Yoga Teacher in Sonoma County, California - Nicole offers a variety of programs to suit your needs including group and private classes, workshops, retreats, lectures, seminars, local television programs, and more.

With classes six days a week at various studio locations, you're sure to find a class near you! Whether you're on the East side or downtown.... there's a YwN class near you! Live in Penngrove? YwN has classes in The Grove twice each week. So come one... join in and give yoga a try.... and study with the devoted Guru of Graceful Action!

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Hear what other practitioners, students, and teachers have to say about YwN:

"I am very grateful to have Nicole as a yoga instructor at SYMA. Her extensive knowledge and warm easy nature allows her students to feel successful whether a beginner or more experienced yogi. She takes an extremely personal approach with her students to provide them with a practice unique to them. She helps us grow in our practice with patience and humor that only she can bring. She is a spiritual, insightful, compassionate person, who walks the walk of a yogi in her daily life. We are so fortunate to have her as a yoga instructor in Sonoma County." -Debbie Goan, Sonoma Mountain Flowers

"Nicole is by far the best Yoga guru I have ever had! She has a vast store of knowledge and explains moves, poses, breathing, how to get into powses, what a pose does for you, etc. etc. incredibly well. She brings an enthusiasm, passion and joie de vivre to every class and I always looked forward to each and every one of her classews. I left every class with a feeling of calmness and a job well done. She pushes but with care, she teaches so you learn, she fills you with a passion for yoga. It is easy to see that Yoga is a way of life for Nicole and it is who she is. I have never felt so safe and loved as I have in her classes and I wish I could take her class everyday!" - Wasavika Dippel

"Nicole is an insightful, inspiring yogi and teacher, able to challenge and cultivate experienced yogis while, in the very same class, introducing newcomers to yoga in a non-threatening and engaging way. You wouldn't think that it would be possible to smile - let alone laugh - while you're holding onto your ankles behind your back on your belly. But that's what Nicole's classes are like.One of the things i admire most about Nicole as a teacher, is how seamlessly she is able to marry the mystical aspects of yoga to very clear explanations of how a yoga practice works in and on the body. In her classes, you aren't just sweating through a series of poses - you begin to understand how the body and mind function as one, and you end up challenging yourself in ever more surprising ways. I'm hooked!" - Ron Woloshun

"Nicole has exceptional skill, knowledge and experience in her teaching and practice of Yoga. She knows how to connect with her students and clients. I highly recommend Nicole, she is an extraordinary instructor." - Francisco Flores

"Nicole is an exceptional Yogini and Teacher of Kundalini Yoga. She conducts a wonderful class using breath work which is an experience not to be missed. I highly recommend her for anyone who is looking for a fierce and compassionate Kundalini Teacher. She will rock your world." - Doneen Barone

"Nicole is a great yoga instructor, kind, considerate and encouraging no matter what your level of ability. She inspired me as well as instructing me, and i credit her with my enjoyment of yoga, and my continuing practice of this art." - Myra Barker

"Nicole is an expert at what she does, combining passion and humility as a yoga instructor. Her service to our world as a teacher is priceless and I have been honored to be her student..." -Kari Lobdell

"...I loved her classes: she is an inspiring and powerful instructor. As a long-term practioner of Kundalini Yoga, finding Nicole and her classes was a powerful re-connection with the community and history of this life-changing yogic form." - Heidi Sue Roth