Ken Aubuchon

C-IAYT, E-RYT 500, E-RTY 200, PFT, Wellness Coach

Ken (he/him) has practiced yoga for as long as he can remember and has worked in the wellness and fitness world for several years. After working in the corporate world and a variety of jobs in the printing industry, he transitioned in 2017 to full-time yogi and teacher. He believes in yoga as a personal journey to find your best self and his gentle approach is inviting to students of all levels. Led by his personal experiences, he specializes in working with those who are recovering from injury or are working to build strength after surgery or injuries. He also has the well-earned name of Zen Ken and enjoys leading guided meditations.

He is a Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) through the Beaumont School of Yoga Therapy, led by Veronica Zador, the founder of Namaste Yoga. Certified Yoga Therapists complete 800 hours of instruction plus an externship in hospital and clinical settings. Ken is currently working with IIYT at Henry Ford Hospital in downtown Royal Oak.

When he’s not working at Namaste, he enjoys cooking, baking, and traveling with his wife, Cassie. They live in Madison Heights with their two dogs, Frida and Diego, and cat, Helga.

Checkout Ken’s recent interview on the Royal Oak Community Chamber podcast as he discusses the history and significance of Namaste and yoga.

Ken’s Teaching Schedule:

  • Tuesdays at 9:30 a.m. - Essential Hatha (studio + virtual)

  • Fridays at 8 a.m. - Meditation (studio + virtual)

  • Saturdays at 10:30 a.m. - Better Hips, Knees, and Shoulders (studio + virtual)

What our Students Say About Ken

  • "I like how Ken frequently reminded us to fit the pose to what our bodies need. The class was good for me."

    -Maria V.

  • "I love learning from Ken. This has been such a blessing to learn yoga in a way that promotes healing - mind, body, and spirit and inclusion. The emphasis on not creating a performative practice instead creating space for everyone to work at their own level is awesome."

    -Richelle B.

  • "Ken is not only very knowledgeable, but also very understanding and empathetic; I truly appreciate his approach to teaching yoga, the philosophy, theory, and the practices! Thank you Ken! You are a blessing in my life."

    -Judi F.

  • "Ken's opening remarks are always uplifting and so relatable. His cueing is easy to follow, and I often follow his suggestion for adapting a pose to my body. I enjoy his sense of humor/ability to laugh at himself or with those in the studio."

    -Lee Anne M.

  • "I always feel that I benefit greatly from Ken's classes. The classes are always balanced, including seated, standing, and lying poses, as well as poses for strength, balance, and flexibility. The class moves at a good pace, enabling a lot of poses to be included, but it never feels rushed. Always look forward to the Saturday morning class!"

    -Deborah H.

  • "I love Ken's classes. I try to take two a week. I like the poses he guides us through, his clear instructions, and his comments at the beginning and end of the practice. His guidance is clear, but he doesn't give us so many options as to be confusing or talking all the time. I feel both strong and centered at the end of each class."

    -Hilary R.

  • "I always enjoy Ken's classes and he's easy to follow. The positions he takes us through are especially effective in maintaining flexibility for my back and shoulders."

    -Boris. B

  • "Ken's classes are fun and easy to follow. He explains which are of the body various postures affect. He has a good sense of humor and is a good instructor for both beginners and experienced yogis."

    -Natalya L.