Striving4Zen

Karan started her initiative after witnessing the medical system's shortcomings first-hand when her late husband, Stephan Weiss, and her friend Lynn Kohlman battled cancer. Her desire to incorporate alternative and holistic healing methods, including organic nutrition, restorative yoga and healing rooms into established medical institutions led to Urban Zen. Karan, who cofounded the initiative with her friend, designer Sonja Nuttall, also produced a subsequent seminar on Africa, and next month Urban Zen plans to host a series of events with the SFK (Spirituality for Kids) Foundation. In preparation, Karan recently traveled to Israel to work with Israeli and Palestinian children.
A portion of the profits from the store will go to Karan's foundation and to Urban Zen's programs. The boutique is adjacent to the Stephan Weiss Studios, where the Urban Zen events have taken place.
WWD

Labels: Donna Karan, Urban Zen