Kris is a Skating Instructor, Certified Yoga Instructor and owner of the North Coast Inline Skating School in Cleveland, OH.  She came to yoga for physical flexibility and to learn how to manage stress in her life. In 2008, as a part of her Master Degree in Exercise Science at Cleveland State University she conducted a research study on the benefits of a 10 minute, twice daily, Sun Salutation practice. After only 6 weeks of practice, the participants showed a significant increase in upper body strength and hamstring flexibility.

Kris writes, “Since stress is an unavoidable part of 21st century life, and despite the stress, we still wish to experience a life full of peace, happiness and love, then yoga can be the vehicle to accomplish this goal. Inherent in yoga is a plethora of techniques that when learned and practiced frequently can decrease levels of physical, emotional, and mental stress.”

Educational Background

B.S., Elementary Education, Cleveland State University
Master in Education (Exercise Science), Cleveland State University

Yoga Education Background

• Attended “Asharam, Yoga & Satsang Week” with Paramahamsa Niranjanananda Saraswati December, 2011 (Munger, India)
• Jignasu Initiation from Paramahamsa Satyasangananda Saraswati, June, 2011 (Budapest, Hungary)
• Mantra Diksha Initiation from Paramahamsa Niranjanananda Saraswati, April, 2004

• Accredited Yoga Teacher Level 1
• Yogic Studies 1, Yoga Academy North America
• Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT), Yoga Alliance (500 hours)Certified Yoga Teacher
• Atma Center Teacher Training Program, 2001

Additional Certifications, Registrations, Accreditation
Inline Certification Program (ICP) Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
ICP Fitness Inline Training Program
ICP Freestyle Dance
United States Figure Skating Association Category B Coach
United States Figure Skating Association Gold Medalist-Moves In the Field
Professional Skaters Association, Registered Freestyle*
Professional Skater’s Association  Level 1 & 2 Hockey
USA Hockey Level 1 Coach

*Inactive rating