Amber Karnes

Amber Karnes

Hi, I’m Amber. I'm a community builder, educator, and artist.

I am a curious person and a connector; over the past 25 years I have built communities and thrown events around yoga, art, craft, graphic design, food justice, the hardcore punk music scene, bikelife, entrepreneurship, and more.

The past 14 years I’ve been working in the yoga industry. I am the creator of Body Positive Yoga, a teaching method and a community built around body liberation and accessibility. It was also an events-based business built around education and peer mentorship at the intersection of yoga and body image. I am also the co-creator of projects like Accessible Yoga School and Yoga For All Online Training.

I’ve been spending the last 4 years supporting other solo business owners through business coaching and marketing strategy. I’m also rolling out some new work like a surfing retreat for complete beginners, a community called the Double Dog Dare Club, a marketing game show, and more.

Cars can wait, period.

Cars can wait, period.

Seated sun salutations

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Free 7-Day Yoga Exploration

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  • @tzengoddess
    @tzengoddess3 күн бұрын

    Amen. 🙏🏿

  • @kell_checks_in
    @kell_checks_in22 күн бұрын

    But, but, social media means we don't have to please those stupid gatekeepers any more! FREEDOM!!! ... What?

  • @Miss_Lexisaurus
    @Miss_Lexisaurus28 күн бұрын

    I literally could not love this more - and I work in social media!

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes26 күн бұрын

    😂 love it

  • @NikolaHoward
    @NikolaHowardАй бұрын

    Oh, I feel this soooo hard!

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnesАй бұрын

    I think we all do!!

  • @nykdanu
    @nykdanuАй бұрын

    I would love to come but I'm teaching then I hope you do another

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnesАй бұрын

    Hope you can join me next time!

  • @evanleahquinn
    @evanleahquinnАй бұрын

    😂😂 so good. The Nope shirt and the TikTok look are particularly excellent.

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnesАй бұрын

    costume department reporting for duty! JK this is just how I dress LOL

  • @saviseari1212
    @saviseari1212Ай бұрын

    Lmao i thought I was alone 😢😂 trying to get them to pass anything along is ridiculous

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnesАй бұрын

    Seriously though!!

  • @greggy.vee1981
    @greggy.vee1981Ай бұрын

    The people I follow on snap that show a lot of dogs and making their morning coffee...I don't have a dog and I don't drink coffee...i dont even search for dogs or coffee...but now I get all these dog medication ads and coffee ads

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnesАй бұрын

    hahaha it's the WORST

  • @TripleAaAngel
    @TripleAaAngel2 ай бұрын

    Is it good for the price im thinking of buying one

  • @caseycasas2498
    @caseycasas24982 ай бұрын

    I'm extra bummed that I didn't get a chance to take a workshop with you, but I'm so happy that you found a direction that's working for you!!

  • @KeeperOfTheOldWays
    @KeeperOfTheOldWays2 ай бұрын

    🥰👏🏻✨ thank you for all you’ve done in the past to inspire me from Body Positive Yoga (now I’m a hypermobile, chronic pain, curvy yoga instructor among other things) - and I’m so excited for what you share in the future And yassssssssss to sharing your views on solopreneurs struggling with all the things trying to keep up with larger companies

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes2 ай бұрын

    Thank you!!

  • @HealthyFitandSexy
    @HealthyFitandSexy3 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing this. You are sweet

  • @eveningsalone
    @eveningsalone3 ай бұрын

    You know if you need help I’m down ❤

  • @megbradbury902
    @megbradbury9023 ай бұрын

    I love this all soooooo much! Thrillssss! Congrats!

  • @semant1que
    @semant1que3 ай бұрын

    Excited for you! Also curious to see what’s on the horizon!

  • @bigsexychat
    @bigsexychat3 ай бұрын

    Congratulations! I’m excited for you.

  • @kysq384
    @kysq3843 ай бұрын

    super excited to see whats next :D

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes3 ай бұрын

    Thank you! :D

  • @ExcitedBasketball-dg1ls
    @ExcitedBasketball-dg1ls5 ай бұрын

    Please l am looking for a job

  • @jenbarlow36
    @jenbarlow366 ай бұрын

    Amber I’m a cyclist too, I get it. I hope you will consider wearing a helmet, you have a great brain! ❤take care of yourself.

  • @nancyfinkle2586
    @nancyfinkle25866 ай бұрын

    Be who you are. Be authentic. You are you! No one can change that, especially you. As cheezy as it sounds..follow your heart..you will have a following. I used to copy other instructors but realized, your path and following will be with people who relate to you..your uniqueness. I don't compete with social media or try to It's maddening. You get it and have it.. go out and create. Don't 2nd guess yourself. You have the power to be successful. Just be and do it. Your past took you to this new journey, the present. Embrace it. Tha is all there is..the present to make the future. The best in your endeavors Love and hugs to you.

  • @bl.jw_
    @bl.jw_6 ай бұрын

    where can u buy

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes6 ай бұрын

    Hey just shoot me a DM on instagram @amberkarnesofficial

  • @BexBoyerTaylor
    @BexBoyerTaylor9 ай бұрын

    I used to think fitness came after being thin and that aging came with poor health. Because of you and other Influencers my thinking has changed. Thank you!

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes9 ай бұрын

    Love this ❤️❤️❤️

  • @Getlokiidcos
    @Getlokiidcos9 ай бұрын

    Keep up the good work. Can’t wait to see what more youve got in store

  • @Infusedgamez_
    @Infusedgamez_9 ай бұрын

    Nice bike

  • @beckysolis89287
    @beckysolis892879 ай бұрын

    Is it a wheele bike if not them what is it

  • @Infusedgamez_
    @Infusedgamez_9 ай бұрын

    No it has wings XD

  • @mar4pk
    @mar4pk2 ай бұрын

    cruiser

  • @Nasriyn9
    @Nasriyn99 ай бұрын

    Yes!! I totally agree! It is wonderful to see a regular human work out! I’m a plus size 57 year old black woman in the gym everyday, and representation matters💚

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes9 ай бұрын

    Absolutely!

  • @ShariBruck
    @ShariBruck9 ай бұрын

    Appreciate your honesty and respect your courage! Wishing you peace and joy on your continuing journey of self-discovery and helping others!

  • @civilpanda9422
    @civilpanda942210 ай бұрын

    Well fair play to you. I came here after finding your beginner yoga posts for body positive people. I have found some great tips there. How marvelous that you have now found another community that feeds your soul. What great life legacies you have created at such a young age - gifts for others to tap into as needed. Bravo.

  • @AnnSwansonWellness
    @AnnSwansonWellness Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for your comments about social media. I can relate to your challenge to stay present amidst a world of social media dominance. I think that’s why I prefer long form on KZread…..🚴 looking forward to seeing your work evolve

  • @amkenkentable
    @amkenkentable Жыл бұрын

    Go Monarchs! Fellow ODU grad!

  • @tylerv9442
    @tylerv9442 Жыл бұрын

    *Promosm* 💞

  • @caseycasas2498
    @caseycasas2498 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for the update & transparency. I'm so glad you're finding joy when & where you can!!

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Thanks <3

  • @danijohnnie
    @danijohnnie Жыл бұрын

    And thank You for your transparency. We were in survival mode for real and social media didn't help. People acted like nothing happened. Glad to hear that you are working the healing process.

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Thank you <3

  • @danijohnnie
    @danijohnnie Жыл бұрын

    I just discovered you today after looking for yoga for bigger bodies. I am close to 300lbs and went to a yoga class after 10 years so I'm grateful for your tutorials.

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely! I have some more stuff you might be interested in: bodypositiveyoga.com/membership and bodypositiveyoga.com/chairyoga both have a lot more! I am going to start uploading some classes here too <3

  • @Sarah-kq6pu
    @Sarah-kq6pu Жыл бұрын

    The gag is, the bike lanes (if they even exist) are often obstructed by…CARS. Pedestrian safety is paramount, and so no, I shan’t be riding a bike on the sidewalk.

  • @nora-.-g
    @nora-.-g Жыл бұрын

    Tell it!! Glad you’re back in YT Amber. I love your no bullshit attitude

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Thanks :P

  • @blufaerie
    @blufaerie Жыл бұрын

    Baltimore (as well as many other cities)is full of bikes. And those bike deserve space. City traffic needs to respect bike traffic. Period.

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    👏👏👏

  • @jessicaquindel
    @jessicaquindel Жыл бұрын

    so inspiring, honest and vulnerable! thanks for sharing your journey.

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    <3

  • @knittingbicycle
    @knittingbicycle Жыл бұрын

    So proud of you, bud! I've loved knowing you via the internet since pre-knitting, then knitting, and now bikes! The Wheelie kids in Philly are wild also - love this connection you've formed with the B'More crew! Come up to Philly and ride sometime <3

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much <3 I would love to ride in Philly!!

  • @jaredlyles3145
    @jaredlyles3145 Жыл бұрын

    🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @onewaydez
    @onewaydez Жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @onewaydez
    @onewaydez Жыл бұрын

    🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @fadedone
    @fadedone Жыл бұрын

    Happy to have spent time watching this. I'm on my own evolutionary journey since 2020 and this was a great reminder that everything changes, but that can be a beautiful thing. Good luck with all the new adventures!

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @catpeterpan
    @catpeterpan Жыл бұрын

    Totally appreciate everything about this post. During the pandemic I took my first 200hr YTT, Accessible Yoga and Yoga for All. You are such an inspiration. I also 100% feel you on needing to set things aside and reset. Appreciate you so much! 🙏🏻

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much

  • @jenniferwimmer2759
    @jenniferwimmer2759 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you for being so open and sharing your experience. As a middle-aged mother of two, the pandemic rocked my world in both wonderful and very difficult ways. Your message is a good reminder to embrace change and trust myself to find success again, in a different way. Best of luck to you in your new beginning. ❤

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Thanks Jennifer

  • @strunkatron
    @strunkatron Жыл бұрын

    Amen! "Content creating" is the true thief of joy imo

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Definitely

  • @kathysantilli2871
    @kathysantilli2871 Жыл бұрын

    I'm so happy to hear from you! You got me interested in yoga. You helped me to realize that, even though I live in a bigger body, I can still move in a way that makes me feel good. I wish you all good things! Follow your heart and do what ever makes you happy! xoxoxo

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much

  • @gabklein1
    @gabklein1 Жыл бұрын

    OMG, thank you for scratching the itch in my brain! I must have found and followed you for yoga pre-pandemic. But the thing is, I was never on IG until Elon took over Twitter. Then when it seemed like it might go away at any moment, I tried to get into other platforms and I reconnected with Instagram. And I was like "why am I following this bike person??" Now I know, and I'm glad I still follow you. It's so much fun to keep becoming a new person, isn't it? I'm 45 now and I can't wait to see who I'll be in another decade!

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Thank you 😁

  • @kayecoakley
    @kayecoakley Жыл бұрын

    I love this video so much and the young people you're welcoming to Amber House whose excellence and creativity you're amplifying will be a gift to the world. ❤❤❤

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @cvalliance3446
    @cvalliance3446 Жыл бұрын

    So glad to hear from you. Thank you for all that you taught during the various online classes. Do you, Boo. All the very best!

  • @amberkarnes
    @amberkarnes Жыл бұрын

    You are so welcome