Kristan Marden

Kristan is a natural, intuitive teacher who is passionate about yoga. With her unique, calm style, Kristan creates a peaceful atmosphere in the studio, allowing each student to develop physical strength along with emotional balance and clarity. She hopes to teach skills on the mat that make a meaningful difference off the mat: “We are all in this together, and the tradition of yoga offers us tools to stress less, smile more, untangle physical and emotional knots, and witness ourselves and each other without judgment.”

After graduating from college with a degree in exercise science and then working in the fitness industry as a Wellness Specialist, she was naturally drawn to yoga. Kristan is a 500 ERYT, YACEP, certified by Yoga Alliance.  In 2018, she completed her 300-hour teacher certification at the Down Under School of Yoga in Brookline, MA, under the guidance of Natasha Rizopoulos.  In 2012, she completed her 200-hour teacher certification at Empower Yoga in Beverly, MA. Kristan completed Jason Crandall’s Essentials of Yoga Anatomy, The Art of Yoga Sequencing, and Teaching Pranayama & Breathwork courses, as well as Judith Lasater’s Experiential Yoga Anatomy and The Magic of Sequencing courses.   

“I have always been fascinated by the mind-body connection. Yoga has enriched my understanding of the power of being present and the role mindfulness plays in our daily lives.”

Classes with Kristan  

Her classes integrate the best elements of vinyasa yoga, using an approach that allows space to explore both anatomical precision and philosophical inspiration. Kristan’s teaching style is strong yet kind, peaceful and playful, with an emphasis on both breath and mindful movement. Her classes consist of a dynamic flow that emphasizes creativity, strength, flexibility, balance, and acceptance.