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Karuna is a place for artists, writers, and yogis to live in a supportive community and have the right conditions to dive deep into their art and practice. We host supportive retreats and offer ongoing residency programs. We hope to be of service to you as you walk your path.
We are a community with a commitment to active compassion and positive in the world. We believe we do our greatest work as artists, yogis, and creatives when we have the right environment and conditions to thrive. Just like a plant needs the right conditions of soil, water, and light in order to blossom into fullness.
So we have opened up spaces to allow artists and yogis to have their immediate needs of fresh food, a beautiful home, and a supportive community of sincere seekers. We honor your path and are hear to support you on your way.
Meet The Team
Luke Armstrong
Karuna Founder
Luke Maguire Armstrong is the author of a dozen independently published books, and a number of records of Bhakti and folk music.
He's a writing coach and meditation teacher who currently works to enable the holistic education of 75 children through an education center in Guatemala he opened with The Integral Heart Family in 2016.
He is the founder of Karuna Atitlan, a heart-based artist/yogi community in Guatemala where he resides and likes to hang out with the flowers and bees in the garden. He has been interviewed by Christiane Amanpour, initiated projects around the world, and once was mauled by a raccoon.
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Emilie Street
Kauruna External Relations and Manager
Emilie is a writer, kirtan musician, and an experienced yoga teacher. She is a YTT facilitator with Breath, Body, Earth Yoga School, and co-founder of Free to Be Yoga Retreats.
As a space holder, Emilie aspires to show up with vulnerability and authenticity, believing and knowing that when we express ourselves authentically, we invite others to do the same.
In the spirit of Karuna, she also dedicates part of her time as the Communications and Grants Coordinator for local NGO, Water 4 Life Guatemala, helping protect our beloved Lake Atitlan from environmental pollution and promoting clean water access for the indigenous communities surrounding it.
Follow her on Instagram: @emilie_jeannette
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Saul Blumberg
Karuna Internal Relations and Lead Producer
Sauly Bee has been living and helping out at Karuna since 2024. He is a lifelong musician, permaculture wizard, and herbal tea connoisseur.
In 2025, he released his first solo album "A bunch of epic tunes what I recorded" featuring his exuberant and popular single "Peace and Love." In 2026, he has released two personal EPs "I AM GURU" and "My music taste is better than everyones."
Sauly Bee brings lightness, unconditional love, his compassionate heart and his sophisticated sense of humor to the team- reminding us of the importance of having fun along the ride to finding our highest truth.
Follow him on instagram: @saulybee
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