Kristen Sparro

She holds a MA in Dance Education from Teacher's College/Columbia University. She is a Yoga Alliance Education Provider and is also a certified Yoga Therapist (International Association of Yoga Therapists) through The Soul of Yoga in Encinitas, CA. She also holds a Shamanic Reiki Master Certification through Shamanic Reiki Worldwide as well as, a 100 hour Therapeutic Yoga certification from Jillian Pransky. Kristen is humbled and honored to be a Teaching Assistant to Jillian and her Teacher Training Programs and Retreats. She has assisted her at Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, Omega Institute for Holistic Studies, Blue Spirit Retreat Center in Costa Rica, Esalen Institute in Big Sur, California, Feathered Pipe in Montana as well as, her annual Restorative Yoga Teacher Trainings. Kristen leads monthly Mentoring/Practice Teach sessions for students in her training and teaches Chair Yoga monthly in Jillian's Online Studio. Kristen has taught in several studios: Quest Yoga Arts, Breathe, The Center for Health & Healing, Peaceful Warrior and The Soul of Yoga. She also offers private online Yoga Therapy sessions and Shamanic Reiki sessions through her website. Kristen continues to be a dedicated student herself and practices bringing yoga and meditation into everyday life to balance the nervous system. She weaves yoga, meditation and ancient wisdom practices using themes of nature to create an integrative healing experience. Kristen creates a warm and nurturing environment that encourages students towards connection on the mat, in their lives and in their hearts.