Yoga @TADL

This week's session will be Yin Yoga - Yin is a slow-paced, gentle form of yoga. Simple postures are taken and held for 2-7 minutes, using supportive props, such as bolsters or blocks, to improve comfort and accessibility. The flow focuses on increasing mobility and flexibility through hydrating the bodies extensive fascial next work. The practice is meditative with mild movement; students are encouraged to bring props if they have them, and to dress in warm clothing that allows comfortable range of motion.  

Sessions generously provided by:

Embody the Bee NPO,  AKA EmbodyTC | Founded in 2020

EmbodyTC is a Traverse City local nonprofit organization that facilitates sustainable wellbeing classes,

workshops, and private mentoring to the community. These include but are not limited to Vinyasa Yoga, Yoga for Children and Families, Mindful Movement for Mental Health, and Conscious Parenting. EmbodyTC strives to provide inclusive gatherings, diverse resources, and safe spaces and faces to guide the community through sustainable practices. 

Kristina founded EmbodyTC in 2020, as a way to self-start her journey as an instructor during the COVID-19 pandemic. What began as free online wellness zoom meetings, where she led mindful-wellness practices with QA opportunities weekly for niche groups, has since grown to donation-based or grant funded community workshops, classes, and events throughout the state. The provisions provide affordable, consistent, and educationally certified wellness opportunities to community hubs, at private studios, and at their Downtown Traverse City location for groups, families, and individuals. 
 

Kristina N Howes | Director + Lead Instructor

Kristina is a 300HR RYT in Vinyasa Yoga, as well as carries a number of other wellness training to assist her in providing accurate and safe services to students. These include 45HR Nidra, 90HR Childrens Yoga, 90HR Trauma-Informed Yoga, as well as 20HR certifications in Yoga for Anxiety, Yoga for Depression. She trained under Michelle Young of MyVinyasaPractice out of Austin, TX and Alaina Edwards of Tawaste in Tawas City, MI. Kristina has been practicing yoga and meditation as a passion since her late youth and began leading classes in 2020.

Off of the mat, Kristina is a devoted partner and mother to her family. She is a strong advocate for community resources and sustainability, having studied Sustainable Business at university with a focus on supply chains. Kristina is a Traverse City local business owner, nonfiction writing enthusiast, and passionately self-aware about her role as a leader for present and future generations.