about kirsten
A Minneapolis native with a passion for the body, Kirsten (she/they) believes that movement is an expression of the soul.
Growing up as a dancer, Kirsten incorporates creative movement into her classes and encourages intuitive exploration of the body. An E-RYT 500 Yoga Teacher and Teacher Training Facilitator. Kirsten has a passion for social justice, music, photography, cooking, and traveling.
Kirsten has taught in many different environments - from gyms to nursing homes, studios to nightclubs. They have experience with various different demographics, from toddlers to corporate executives, to the NBA. Kirsten believes yoga is for everyone, everywhere.
Currently pursuing her Doctorate in Chiropractic, Kirsten is constantly enamored by the body's intelligence and capacity to heal. There is so much love for integrating research into class (nerd alert!). Kirsten’s classes are balanced, challenging, fun, and a gateway to learning more about yourself.
photo by haley beekman
“Caring for myself is not self-indulgence. It is self-preservation, and that is an act of political warfare.”
— Audre Lorde
my story
Movement makes sense. I’ve always been enthralled by the body. Since I was a kid, I found that moving my body was one of the only things that made me feel better when I couldn’t get my words out. Then everything changed. When I was 10 years old I had a life altering surgery that almost killed me and couldn’t walk for months. My recovery took about a year, and has lead to other complications that I still feel to this day. This experience gave me even more appreciation for movement and has lead me to where I am right now.
I became a yoga teacher in 2016 and am currently registered as an E-RYT 500 teacher and faculty. Growing up as a dancer, I was used to moving my body for expression and balance, and as I grew older and more stressed, yoga was exactly the shift I needed. I always aim to teach in a way that is accessible, empowering, and creative. I absolutely love teaching and don’t plan on ever stopping, but I wanted something more, so I applied to graduate school.
I am a student at Northwestern Health Sciences University, pursuing my Doctorate of Chiropractic degree. I chose this because Chiropractic Medicine, to me, is a bridge between intuitive medicine and western medicine. Chiropractic has helped me a lot in my own path of healing, and it is accessible! I aim to be a holistic neuromusculoskeletal doctor that brings in knowledge from yoga, meditation, nutrition, ancestors, research, science and movement therapies. I feel very privileged to be pursuing a career that completely aligns with my purpose and experiences.
photo by haley beekman