Kristen Stritter

From that time forward the yoga seed began to grow and from there I tried to find anyone and anywhere to take yoga classes throughout the NJ/NYC area. After being a long time practitioner and many years of instructing Alignment based Pilates classes, I was inspired to teach Yoga. Loving all types and styles, I decided to study under one of my mentors, Denise Kay, who teaches the HA-THA Yoga Teacher Training Method. Everyday, Yoga keeps teaching me something about myself, my purpose, and keeps igniting my passion to help and instruct others. It unites the physical aspects of life to the spiritual through the vital life force - breath. And the connection has such a profound effect on all which always has me in aw! Currently, I instruct mostly Vinyasa style classes but also Sampoorna Yoga, Yin Yoga, Core Power, and Restorative. I had the great opportunity to spend 3 weeks immersed at Yogi Hari's Ashram and became 300HR certified. I became a disciple of Yogi Hari and continue to learn under his guidance. Through the years I have studied at the Himalayan Institute and became certified as an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist and Ayurvedic Health Counselor. I love to explore and learn all I can about nature through the lens of Ayurveda and how our health is impacted by what we experience, what we eat and how we treat our bodies. And I love to inspire others to really tune into their own true nature and how they can tap into their own healing powers! I enjoy teaching classes and workshops on Ayurvedic principles, Seasonal changes and Ayurvedic Cleansing. I have learned over the years that Yoga is not just a physical practice and have studied Yoga Philosophy, the power of Mantra, the power of Satsang and have developed a daily Sadhana practice. I love to explore more and more that Yoga Philosophy has to teach me. I am inspired by the Ancient Wisdom of the great Sages and Reishis that brought forth this divine practice. This past year, I became certified in Yoga Nidra, a very transformational practice that I love to apply to my own practice as well as offer special sessions with my clients to find deep connection and deep, deep relaxation. Yoga is my passion, my love and I hope to continue to inspire others through this amazing practice!!!