MEET KIRSTEN
Fitness wasn’t always my friend. I was ashamed of my body and I would use fitness to punish myself for the things I had eaten.
If I missed a workout I'd spend hours on the treadmill or starve myself. My low self-esteem and self-confidence had manifested from my unhealthy relationship with food, exercise, and self. This led me down a path of eating disorders and body dysmorphia that I knew I had to get out of to be happy.
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Something inside of me changed after joining a gym in high school. Instead of focusing on what I couldn’t do or couldn't control, my perspective started to shift into celebrating what I COULD do and what I CAN control. Every rep, every sprint, every fitness class helped me connect to the body I had otherwise hated most of my life. I continued to explore multiple movements with this new found appreciation for my body and its ability to be strong & resilient. It was my first yoga class that taught me that the body belongs to the mind, and that we are only as strong as our brain tells us we are.
" NEVER HALF ASS ANYTHING. ALWAYS USE YOUR FULL ASS. "
THE YOGA GYM
I knew I needed both yoga and fitness in my life. I craved the mindful flow of a strong Vinyasa class, but also the intensity of pushing myself to the limit at the gym or a fitness class. Unfortunately I found myself with multiple studio memberships, forced to choose between my practice and my gym sessions because of my busy schedule. The YOGA GYM was born out of my dream to create an efficient and effective hybrid solution within a yoga class that combines the more strengthening aspect of a workout with the mindfulness and flow of yoga. So get ready to get sweaty in a fitness program designed to train you for life on and off the mat. See you in class cutie!
Certified Personal Trainer
and Yoga Instructor
12+ years experience
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National Academy of Sports Medicine - NASM - Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
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200 HR - YTT - Certified Yoga Instructor
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Can-Fit-Pro - Personal Training Specialist (PTS)
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CPR & First Aid/AED Level C
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National Academy of Sports Medicine - NASM - Certified Nutrition Coach (CNC)
WORK WITH KIRSTEN
CORPORATE
WELLNESS
Kirsten has experience teaching for corporations in both North America and Europe. She brings physical and mental well-being into the work place with custom programs, available virtually or in person. By offering a variety of fun and dynamic fitness and yoga classes, she makes prioritizing your employees health accessible and easy to fit into a busy work day. Watch your team get stronger together as they nurture their physical, mental and social needs!
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PRIVATE 1:1 TRAINING
Are you ready to commit to your health and fitness goals? Whether you are looking for a custom personal training program or want to achieve your goals in yoga through private sessions, Kirsten has you covered with an exercise program designed to keep you motivated. Build your confidence physically and mentally with individualized programs and Kirsten by your side every step of the way!
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Sessions can be offered virtually or in-person in Toronto.
