Krista has been a certified yoga instructor for over 10 years and has been practicing yoga for over 12. She has been teaching at MAC and à santé Wellness Center in Bigfork for over 6 years while teaching private instruction for over 9 years. Krista began practicing yoga after training for a marathon that resulted in a running related injury. What began as a way to heal her body, transformed into a love for the art of yoga. This translated into a connection between the mind, body and soul through movement, breath-work and meditation. She has studied various disciplines of yoga ranging from Ashtanga to Vinyasa Flow to Restorative with teachers including Patabhi Jois, Shiva Rea, and Rod Stryker. Krista currently teaches daily classes that focus on a Vinyasa style approach to yoga, connecting movement with breath while integrating restorative poses in each class. She works with students in a range of abilities and ages, from beginners to seniors to mothers-to-be. Krista was born in Harrisburg, PA and grew up in a suburb outside of Chicago. After pursuing an Art related career in Chicago, Krista traveled extensively through Central and South America. Since, she has resided in major cities such as San Francisco and Los Angeles. Krista moved to Bigfork 5 years ago after meeting her now husband and to be closer to family. Krista’s passions include yoga, art, travel and food! In addition to yoga, her career lies in Marketing, Advertising, Art and Design. about Krista YOGA RESUME TRAINING Para Yoga: Prana: The Power and Path of Yoga, Rod Stryker- Chicago, IL 2009 (40 hrs) AFAA: Personal Trainer Fitness Certification, Bigfork, MT 2009 Exhale: A Center for Sacred Movement, Shiva Rea- Santa Monica, CA 2004 Yoga Alliance Certified Advanced Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Studies Program (80hrs) Nosara Yoga Institute, Costa Rica 2002 Yoga Alliance Certified Yoga 200 hr level, Instructor ASSOCIATIONS International Association of Yoga Therapists Member WORKSHOPS/OTHER Silver Sneakers Yoga Stretch - Stress Reduction Healthways Silver Sneakers Fitness Program, Bigfork, MT April, 2011 Yoga for Neck Care- Eureka, MT 2008. JJ Gormley Yoga Stretch II- Choreography & Restorative Beathing Development. Healthways Silver Sneakers Fitness Program, Bigfork, MT 2008 Desirée Rumbaugh: Anusara Yoga Workshop, Feathered Pipe Ranch, Helena MT 2008. Maha Sadna: The One Great Eternal Practice with Sri Dharma Mittra- Montanabliss Bigork, MT 2007 Sacred Energy Arts and Mathew Cohen – Ojai, CA 2005. Unique blend of Hatha-Vinyasa Yoga with Tai Chi, Chi Kung, dance and martial arts. Yoga Anatomy and Yin Yoga – EXHALE Santa Monica, CA 2005 Paul Grilley Yoga Walk: A Walking Clinic with Sherry Brourman, P.T – EXHALE Santa Monica, CA 2005 Emphasis on body balance through walking. Anusara Yoga – GOLDEN BRIDGE YOGA Los Angeles, CA 2005 Workshop with John Friend. Body-Mind Centering & Yoga: Embodied Anatomy in Asana – EXHALE Santa Monica, CA 2004. Diane Elliot Nada Yoga: The Yoga of Sound – EXHALE Santa Monica, CA 2004 Shanti Shivani Ayurveda – EXHALE Santa Monica, CA 2004. James Bailey, L.Ac., M.P.H., Dipl. NCCAOM Breathing Intensive- YOGA WORKS Santa Monica, CA 2004 Donna Farhi Mysore Intensive- New York, NY 2002. Pattabhi Jois, Ashtanga Discipline Mysore Intensive – Chicago, IL 2002 Dena Kingsberg – Ashtanga Discipline The Power of Yoga – Miami, FL 2001 Yoga Journal Conference: Ana Forrest, Doug Swenson, Gurmuk Khalsa Kaur, Tias Little
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