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I first stepped onto the yoga mat in 1998 at my health club - however it wasn’t until I stepped back onto my mat (with a persistent friend) at a studio with an inspiring teacher in 2001 that I developed a dedicated yoga practice. I came to yoga looking for a “physical” workout and found so much more with all the benefits of the emotional, mental and spiritual “side-effects”.
In 2004, I completed my Hatha Yoga Teaching Training Certification with Suddha Weixler founder of the Chicago Yoga Center. I continue to deepen & expand my knowledge by participating in teacher trainings and workshops. I have also studied with Mac McHugh, John Friend, Rolf Gates, Manju Jois, Martin & Jordan Kirk, Amy Ippoliti, Noah Maze and Desiree Rumbaugh just to name a few. I will be forever grateful for my “persistent friend” and all the inspiring teachers & students I have had the opportunity to study and practice with. Whether I'm teaching Niyama Hot Yoga™, Gentle Yoga, or Vinyasa Flow my main focus is my students connection to their growth/experience of their own essence while keeping them safe on their mat by educating them with correct alignment (based on the Anusara Universal Principles of Alignment). When I’m not teaching yoga I’m massaging. I have my own private practice (massage & private yoga instruction) at WellSpring Integrative Medicine located downtown Evanston, since 2002. I have been studying and practicing Shiatsu since 1999; completed over 700 hours of training and am certified from the Ohashiatsu Institute in New York, NY/Evanston, IL, Soma Veda Thai Yoga Massage, Flying Shiatsu, Lymphatic Drainage, Hot Stone Massage Therapy and Reiki.
My hearts intention is helping people heal thru massage and yoga instruction. I integrate many techniques in a holistic approach to ensure the receiver is able to gain access to their own inner healing ability in order to obtain a deeper connection within their body, mind & spirit. I not only listen to what my clients/students are saying but also to what their body's are communicating and meet them exactly where they are in growth and development with compassion, encouragement and reverence.
Namaste,
Kristin Andrews
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