Monday, July 22, 2013

Shape shifter yoga

Shape shifter yoga




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for over a decade, kristine fondran has studied and taught yoga as a method of increasing flexibility and fitness while reducing mental and emotional stress. Kris also brings a scientific lens to her practice. In a research study for her master’s degree in exercise physiology, she documented the benefits of yoga practice even for total beginners.


the clarity of her presentation and the results she gets with her clients mean that kris is in constant demand for seminars and workshops around the world. She s shared her knowledge of fitness and health with groups in slovenia, germany, holland, china, singapore, canada and across the united states.


a decade ago, if you told me i’d be using yoga in my training i’d have punched you in the nose . …ok, i probably wouldn t hit you… but i would not have been amused…


yeah, i used to be a yoga-hater. And i still wouldn’t consider myself a “yoga guy”. But i’ve taught “yoga” classes. And i include yoga-inspired movements in all the fitness programs i write for my clients.


so how did i become a believer? it all began in 1999. I was teaching a workshop in singapore, and after a miserable 24 hour trip from quebec city, i was achy, tired and stiff.


in hindsight, i guess that airline seat was the straw that broke this camel’s back. Sure, i looked like i was in great shape on the outside…


but on the inside i felt like total crap i was sick of waking up with aches and pains ever…read more detail



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