Kristen Hamel
Kristen appreciates yoga for its ability to meet us where we are at physically, emotionally, and spiritually. She first started practicing yoga over 10 years ago as a physical practice but soon learned how yoga can transform all other aspects of her life. Kristen now uses her yoga practice as a mirror for the areas within herself that need attention or deepening. She loves moving through the many varieties that yoga offers to use each as a different teacher; mainly vinyasa, restorative, yin, and hatha. As a teacher Kristen likes to guide her students to discover their own areas of growth, leaving them inspired and inquisitive as they leave the studio.
Kristen is 300-hour certified under the teachings of Jenn Richardson and Karina Gerschler. She has also been exploring the benefits of essential oils over the past five years and incorporates blends into most of her classes for deeper relaxation.
Kristen Hamel instructs the following:
- Restorative Yoga with Aromatherapy & Musician
Restorative is a passive practice using props (such as blankets and bolsters) to facilitate deep relaxation in each pose. The class is floor-based and may include poses such as forward folds, gentle twists, and gentle backbends. Poses are generally held passively for about 5 to 7 minutes, to allow for students to unwind and restore. This is class is great for anyone and everyone seeking balance and relaxation from a busy lifestyle.
The instructor will introduce a variety of essential oil blends for each pose. You will be invited to breathe in the healing effects for a unique way to realign, refresh the mind and body, and leave smelling great!
Additionally, a live musician will accompany the instructor to offer sound healing throughout the session.