Kristen Shaw Yoga

06/18/2020

11/19/2018

Found a spa-like yoga studio within only a 6 minute walk of our condo & loving all the prenatal yoga classes I’ve taken here so far! 🌀🕉📿🧘🏼‍♀️

06/22/2018

Teaching my last class at Vertical World tonight at 5:00 PM. I'm really going to miss this climbing & yoga community!

Kristen Shaw-Klooster has been teaching Vinyasa classes at the gym for over four years. Her final class will take place on Friday, June 22nd from 5pm-6pm. Come and wish Kristen well for her next adventure!

"With an opportunity too good to say no to...we're moving to Singapore! My husband was offered a position to live abroad for a few years and it's something we've always wanted to do together, so we said YES! It's tough to leave Seattle and I'll really miss the yoga & climbing community at Vertical World, however we'll be back home soon enough with a couple years of stories & adventures to share from living in Asia."

02/20/2018

Winter is the most yin of all the seasons. Notice nature this time of year, plants and trees lie dormant, animals hibernate, there is a stillness and quiet with the cold. We, too, may feel this physically and gravitate toward retreating. Yin yoga can help us to harmonize with Winters medicine, slowing down and turning inward to rest and replenish energy.

Yin Yoga on Friday's 12:00 PM at shefayoga Roosevelt

Did you know we offer Yin yoga on Fridays at noon? Wanna slow down and give yourself some love with Kristen, then check out this class. Plus, we just got new blankets!

11/09/2017

For all my climbing friends...Rock Worshipping is

A bit of fun to brighten your week.

09/14/2017

Fall brings change...find me now on FRIDAY'S @ 5:00 PM teaching vinyasa yoga at Vertical World.
(New Fall schedule, no more teaching Tuesday nights)

09/12/2017

Drawdown will be the next book I read!

"WE ARE THE ONLY SPECIES ON EARTH THAT DOESN'T HAVE FULL EMPLOYMENT. NEVER HAS THERE EVER BEEN SO MUCH FANTASTIC WORK TO BE DONE ON EARTH THAN THERE IS RIGHT NOW.

If we want to reverse climate change, my motto is, let there be jobs. Jobs that don't steal the future like they do right now but jobs that heal the future. We can do either one: We can steal it or heal it." ~ Paul Hawken

And mindbodygreen's Lifetime Achievement Award winner is...

08/07/2017

Curious about what you learn in Yoga Teacher Training?

Whether you want to dive deeper into your own yoga practice or have dreams to become a yoga teacher, this unique program offers much more than the standard 200 hour Yoga Alliance Registered training… with a depth of experience including an on staff life coach, modules on Yin, Hatha, Restorative, Chakras, Pranayama, Sanskrit, intelligent sequencing, practical Anatomy, Yoga philosophy and origins, self-study (Svadhyaya), as well as LEADERSHIP development.

This year, I’ll be leading modules on Yin and Hands-on Assisting. I can’t wait to share what I know!

Program begins this OCTOBER at hauteyoga Queen Anne & shefayoga Roosevelt! This is an incredible opportunity for growth & transformation in your yoga practice and beyond.

Want to learn more? I would love to help you snag one of the last spots, message me or email [email protected]
website: http://shefayoga.com/teacher-training.php

So many incredible teachers are part of this program, learn from:
Leah Higgins Zaccaria
Michelle Ayers Chambers
Puja Yoga
Mallory Monahan Yoga
Kristen Shaw Yoga
Sarah Ilgenfritz Yoga
Tina Templeman
Gail Hudson

07/27/2017

Hard to believe...this was my very FIRST yoga retreat, ever! I've gone to so many trainings over the years, but had yet to go on a yoga retreat, until now.

This was just what I needed, time to slow down, to be nurtured in nature, a weekend to refuel both my energy & my yoga practice.

Quiet morning walks on the forest trails. Time to meditate in peace & quiet. Ayurveda prepared meals to nourish. Yin & Yang daily yoga classes to bring balance. Moments for stillness, silence, & deep rest...as well as great company & shared stories. Soaking up sun & sea air at the beach. And a highlight, making eye contact with an owl 🦉 👀!

It was lead by one of my favorite yoga teachers Jennifer Isaacson, feeling so lucky to share that time with her before she moves far away. She dropped so many ah-ha lightbulb moments on me, I'm still feeling the ripple effect of how my practice will never be the same...and I am going to seriously miss her & her classes.

This may have been my first...but definitely not my last! I need to invest in this kind of rest more often. Yep.

07/12/2017

For my climbing friends...great TEDTalk: 9 Rules for Climbing & Life!

06/03/2017

Back to teaching weekly yoga classes at Vertical World Seattle starting this Tuesday 6pm!

We are excited to welcome Kristen Shaw Klooster back to teaching weekly yoga classes at Vertical World Seattle after being away on maternity leave! She will be teaching All Levels Power Vinyasa on Tuesday's at 6pm, starting June 6th!

05/24/2017

This quote has me reflecting on how each state of being has value...

"what is joy without sorrow? what is success without failure? what is a win without a loss? what is health without illness? you have to experience each if you are to appreciate the other. there is always going to be suffering. it’s how you look at your suffering, how you deal with it, that will define you." ~Mark Twain

Back to teaching this Friday 9:30 am 75 minute Vinyasa Flow at shefayoga Roosevelt

04/15/2017

No coffee needed for this Saturday early morning yoga class...holding plank long enough will get you plenty fired up!

Thank you to Leah Higgins Zaccaria for the special yoga class under glass at Chihuly Garden and Glass. The OM at the end sounded epic, what a magical space!

04/04/2017

It's happening, this Friday!
After four full months of maternity leave, I'm stoked to come back to teaching yoga at shefayoga Roosevelt starting on April 7th. Catch my first class back at 9:30 am!

03/17/2017

Only when the last tree has been cut down, the last fish caught, & the last stream poisoned, will we realize we cannot eat money. ~Cree Indian Proverb

The Great Barrier Reef has been declared dead by scientists at 25 million years old — bringing an end to the colorful life of the world’s largest single structure of living organisms. The incredibl…

03/08/2017

Lead by example & lead with ❤️
::Happy International Women's Day::.

02/11/2017

Huge thanks to my husband & Grandma Lehman for taking the little one all day so I could be here for the Northwest Yoga Conference. Such a treat to take incredible Seane Corn Throat Chakra/Truth class with Casey Hubbell. Excited for more yoga & getting back into my practice after all the time away with baby & maternity.

02/10/2017

"Movement never lies. It is a barometer telling the state of the soul's weather." ~ Martha Graham

Felt so good to finally be able to get outside... into the mountains, to snowshoe, breathe fresh air, take in the views, & share the adventure with my little one last weekend.

One of the hardest things for me these last few months has been how limited I was with movement post c-section. Although I know how important it is to be patient letting my body heal, I really missed yoga, hiking, skiing, & just getting outdoors.

Makes me realize how much movement and time out in nature feeds not only my body & mind, it fuels my soul.

I am looking forward to sharing my passion for the wilderness & outdoor adventures with this little guy in the years to come!

02/03/2017

Being a new mom + breastfeeding + carrying baby can really = tight neck, shoulders, & back!

Feeling so grateful for my yoga practice... doing some of these poses daily has really helped me counteract the tension & feel better!

Motherhood tends to leave you susceptible to aches and pains. Try these yoga poses to relieve neck and back pain from breastfeeding.

12/08/2016

From belly to baby...
Introducing Dakota Fredric Klooster!
Born Monday December 5th at 8:55am
7lbs 7oz, 19 inches.
He was still breeched & so ended up being a c-section, despite all efforts to flip him -stubborn little guy! We feel so lucky...we're a family of three now! 💙

11/26/2016

So much fun doing this Yoga Maternity Photoshoot with my good friend & talented photographer Erin Schedler Photography! Check out the link to her blog post for more photos and the full interview where I share a little about my yoga journey & what's ahead.

http://erinschedlerphoto.com/2016/11/23/yoga-guru-kristen-connection-community/

When business is crazy like it is now, I take fewer personal photos, and don't spend as much time exploring and developing different sides of photography. I'm hoping to change that. This month I carved some time out on the calendar…

11/10/2016

TODAY at 12:00pm, join me for my last class at shefayoga Roosevelt before I'm on maternity leave!

Still processing all that these election results will mean, but I know this to be true:
whether experiencing success or setbacks... "Never stop believing that fighting for what's right is worth it." ~ Hillary Clinton

10/27/2016

Feeling so much ❤️ & 🙏🏼 gratitude for the morning crew of yogis I get to share class and sunrise with at shefayoga Roosevelt, thank you for showing up at 6:30 am to practice with me!

So thankful for everyone who came and shared Kristen's last Tuesday and Thursday classes before baby(!) and whoever left her a sweet card in the gratitude jar 💛 She'll still be around Thursday's at noon for a bit, come by today for her Halloween flow! bit.ly/2d3BABn 🎃 📸:

10/25/2016

This pregnancy has gone by so fast with less than a month left to go! Would love to have you join me for my last classes at shefayoga Roosevelt before maternity leave!

TODAY!!! Tues 10/25 - 6pm (Hot Hatha) & 7:30pm (Power Vinyasa)
Thurs 10/27 - 6:30am & 12pm (Power Vinyasa)
Thurs 11/3 - 12pm (Power Vinyasa)
Thurs 11/10 - 12pm (Power Vinyasa)

10/03/2016

Can't believe it's already over! Completed 50 Hour Yin Training with Soma Yin Yoga & feeling so grateful for the knowledge, experience, & insights shared by Leah Adams & Ara Cusack. Just really missing our daily meditations & hour yin practice...what a difference that made in my energy levels!

09/19/2016

Such a treat to finally get a chance to check out Bohemian Studios - Phinney. So impressed with the beautiful light-filled space you've created Adrienne Kimberley Yoga. Along with the variety of both Barre & Yoga classes, and the teaching style you've cultivated to make for a great experience!

Take advantage of their free week for new students & check this awesome non-heated studio out!

09/07/2016

One week ago today I had the privilege of teaching morning yoga to the Lululemon executive digital team from a rooftop overlooking the water.

Thankful for the time I spent with this inspiring team, they really know how to elevate each other. It was so much more than just teaching a yoga class, they invited me to join them for their team breakfast and I was completely surprised when they presented me with a custom mat embossed with one of my biggest goals. I am so grateful for the truly memorable experience. Big thanks to Stephanie Kay Korelin for helping to make it all possible!

08/16/2016

When I feel like I am spinning my wheels not getting anywhere...
doing the same yoga poses over & over, or checking off one thing on my to-do list only to add three more...
I remind myself to think of a spiral staircase instead of a repetitive circle. Every cycle around we are not just revolving, we are evolving. Each tiny step takes us closer to the top, we go both round & up.

Circles -> Cycles -> Spirals
Mandala inspired classes today at shefayoga Roosevelt :
6:00 PM Hot Hatha
7:30 PM Power Vinyasa (75 minutes)

08/11/2016

This is happening next month! I am so excited to be taking my YIN experience to the next level with one of my most favorite teachers Leah Adams of Soma Yin Yoga, September 23-28!

This is going to be an incredible group to study YIN with, so if you are curious about YIN Teacher Training...come with me for the info session on August 31 at Broadcast Coffee in Roosevelt at 6:00 pm.

For more info: https://www.facebook.com/events/624071974413003