“A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step.”

Lao Tzu

Kristin Love Ross is a dedicated yoga coach and stress management specialist, passionate about helping individuals achieve holistic well-being through the transformative power of yoga. With a solid foundation in yoga instruction and stress reduction techniques, she empowers her clients to find balance, peace, and strength amidst life's challenges.

Kristin focuses on guiding individuals who struggle to manage stress, believing that yoga is not only a physical endeavor but a profound tool for nurturing mental and emotional well-being. She implements a compassionate and empathetic approach, working closely with her clients to understand their unique challenges and tailor her teachings to their specific needs. Her teaching philosophy is rooted in the idea that yoga is a powerful way to connect mind, body, and spirit, encouraging mindfulness and self-awareness as foundations for managing stress effectively.

Kristin’s Yoga Journey

Kristin Love Ross, a South Pasadena-based private yoga therapist, is an IAYT certified Yoga Therapist and a Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500 hour and Y12SR 12-Step Recovery). Her journey began with a Rodney Yee DVD series to manage her sciatic pain, recommended by a physical therapist. This initial step laid the foundation for a lifelong exploration of yoga’s physical and mental benefits.

During a difficult pregnancy, Kristin’s practice at the Center for Yoga in Los Angeles became a crucial support system. Her midwife introduced her to mindfulness, a practice that helped her navigate the challenges of motherhood and personal crises, including caring for a family member battling addiction. These experiences, coupled with her daughter’s severe allergic reaction and subsequent PTSD, drove Kristin to seek deeper healing through yoga and therapy.

Kristin's commitment to yoga therapy solidified after completing a teacher training with Malachi Grieves and pursuing advanced studies at LMU under Larry Payne, Ph.D. Her journey from struggling twenty-something to a certified yoga therapist showcases the transformative power of yoga. Today, she uses her personal experiences and professional expertise to guide others toward holistic well-being, demonstrating that simple, mindful changes can lead to profound healing.

To dare is to lose one’s footing momentarily. To not dare is to lose oneself.

Søren Kierkegaard

credentials

  • Kristin is a Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Teacher (RYT 500), showcasing her dedication to advancing her skills and knowledge in the field. Additionally, she is a Y12SR (Yoga of 12-Step Recovery) instructor, combining yoga principles with recovery methodologies to support individuals on their healing journeys.

  • Kristin Love Ross underwent her teacher training at Yogaworks under the guidance of the gifted Malachi Grieves. Her academic foundation includes education at Loyola Marymount University (LMU), where she honed her skills and understanding of yoga's therapeutic applications.

  • Kristin earned her title as a Yoga Therapist through a program led by the renowned author and internationally respected yoga teacher, Dr. Larry Payne, Ph.D. This certification reflects her commitment to applying yoga as a therapeutic tool for promoting physical, mental, and emotional well-being.