Kristan Marden

Kristan is a natural, intuitive teacher who is passionate about yoga. With her unique, calm style, Kristan imparts a peaceful atmosphere in the studio, thus allowing each student to cultivate physical strength alongside emotional balance and clarity. She hopes to teach skills on the mat that make a measurable difference off the mat: “We are all in this together, and the tradition of yoga offers us tools to stress less, smile more, untangle physical and emotional knots, and witness ourselves and each other without judgment.”

Kristan grew up in Marblehead and lives there now with her husband and three children. After graduating college with a degree in exercise science and then working in the fitness industry as a Wellness Specialist, she was naturally drawn to yoga. Kristan is a Yoga Alliance 500 ERYT, YACEP.  In 2018, she completed her 300 hour teacher certification at Down Under School of Yoga in Brookline, MA with Natasha Rizopoulos.  In 2012, she completed her 200 hour teacher certification at Empower Yoga in Beverly, MA. Kristan  also completed Jason Crandall’s Essentials of Yoga Anatomy and The Art of Yoga Sequencing courses. In 2015, Kristan participated in Judith Lasater’s Experiential Yoga Anatomy course.   

“I have always been fascinated by the mind-body connection. Yoga has enriched my understanding of the power of being present and the role mindfulness plays in our daily lives.”

Classes with Kristan  

Her classes integrate the best elements of vinyasa yoga, using an approach that allows space to explore both anatomical precision and philosophical inspiration. Kristan’s teaching style is strong yet kind, peaceful and playful, with an emphasis on both breath and mindful movement. Her classes consist of a dynamic flow that emphasizes creativity, strength, flexibility, balance, and acceptance.