ABOUT
Kris is a licensed elementary education teacher, ice skating coach, certified yoga instructor, part-time university professor, and director of the Inline Certification Program. She first 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 this 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 regularly, can decrease levels of physical, mental, and emotional stress.”
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
- Masters in Education (Exercise Science), Cleveland State University, 2008
- B.S., Elementary Education, Cleveland State University, 1992
YOGA EDUCATION
- Karma Sannyasa intiation from Paramahamsa Satyasanganananda Saraswati, July 2023 (Rikhiapeeth, India)
- Jignasu Initiation from Paramahamsa Satyasangananda Saraswati, June, 2011 (Budapest, Hungary)
- Mantra Diksha Initiation from Paramahamsa Niranjanananda Saraswati, April, 2004
- Accredited Yoga Teacher Level 2, Satyananda Yoga
- Atma Center Teacher Training Program, 2001
Workshops, Courses, Other Trainings attended
- Raja Yoga-Bhakti yoga Training September 2025 Bihar School of Yoga
- Karma Sannyasa Sadhana Retreat, Rikhiapeeth Ashram July 2025
- Tattwa Shuddhi Sadhana Retreat, Rikhiapeeth Ashram November 2024
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Delegate at Munger Yoga Symposium 2, Bihar School of Yoga Munger, India November 2023
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Karma Sannyasa Retreat Rikhiapeeth Ashram, 2023
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Light on the Chakras Course Big Shakti January 2023
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Yoga Tantra | Chakras, Yantras and Mantras Course Big Shakti May 2021
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Yoga Tantra Advanced Study Group Big Shakti December 2020
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Presenter First International Yoga Nidra Conference Kripalu Center for Yoga & Health, June 2019
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Delegate at Munger Yoga Symposium,Bihar School of Yoga Munger, India October 2018
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Attended "Chakras the Wheels That Drive You" Swami Muktibohananda Saraswai,Yoga Academy of North America July 2018
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Attended “Develop Connection & Awaken Wisdom” through Yoga Academy of North America September 2016
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Satyananda Yoga Nidra CourseYoga Academy of North AmericaDecember 2013
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Yogic Studies 2 Satyananda Yoga Yoga Academy of North America May 2013
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Yogic Studies 1 Satyananda Yoga February 2005
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Attended “Essential Inner Purification-The Tantric Practice of Tattwa Shuddhi” with Swami Satyandharma Saraswati, (Ohio, USA) Yoga Academy of North America May 2013
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Attended “Ashram, Yoga & Satsang Week” with Paramahamsa Niranjanananda Saraswati (Munger, India) Bihar School of Yoga December, 2011
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Attended “Antar Mouna-Tantric Meditiation” with Paramahamsa Satsangananada Saraswait (Szolad & Budapest, Hungary) June, 2011
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Various Satyananda Yoga® Workshops, satsangs and continuing teacher training
SKATING EDUCATION
- United States Figure Skating Association (USFS) Coach
- United States Figure Skating Association (USFS) Gold Medalist-Moves In the Field
- Inline Certification Program (ICP) Level 1, Level 2, Level 3
- ICP Fitness Inline Training Program
- Professional Skaters Association (PSA), Registered Freestyle
- Professional Skater’s Association (PSA) Level 1 & 2 Hockey
- USA Hockey Level 1 Coach
SKATING RELATED EXPERIENCE
- Director Inline Certification Program 1998-present
- Athlete & Education Consultant-Rollerblade International
- Rollerblade "How to Inline Skate" 2019
- Rollerblade "Guides & Maintenance" 2019
- Developer Rollerblade Cross Training Workouts 2017
YOGA & SKATING RESEARCH
- Kullman, Emily S., Fondran, Kristine M., Sparks, Kenneth E. (2017) Go Skate!: The Physiological and Psychological Responses of Training on Inline Skates.
- Genovese, Jeremy E. C., Fondran, Kristine M. (2017) The Psychology of Yoga Practitioners: A Cluster Analysis. Cleveland State University. Published 30 March, 2017 International Journal of Yoga Therapy
- Genovese, Jeremy E. C., Fondran, Kristine M. (2015) Depression and anxiety decline after participation in a semester long yoga class. Cleveland State University. Published 30 August, 2016 Psychology and Education Journal
- Fondran, Kristine M. (2008) The Effects of Surya Namaskara yoga practice on resting heart rate and blood pressure, flexibility, upper body muscle endurance, and perceived well-being In healthy adults. Cleveland State University.
