Certified Yoga Therapist (C-IAYT) and founder of Joyful Pose Yoga School. A student of Buddhism and Yoga since 1990, teaching since 2009. Chronic Pain Specialist, PainCareAware® Practitioner, Trauma-Certified, Anusara® Inspired, Reiki Level II, student of Tantra lineage.

Kristen Gustke began her journey with yoga and meditation at the age of 10 and has been sharing her wisdom as a teacher since 2009. In 2019, she launched multidisciplinary yoga teacher training programs focused on heartfelt self-exploration, trauma-informed practices, and biomechanical alignment. A certified yoga therapist (C-IAYT) with a Bachelor of Science degree, studies in Exercise Science and a background in the Physical Therapy field, Kristen blends Eastern philosophy with Western science to offer a grounded, compassionate, and intelligent approach to nervous system regulation, pain relief, and whole-person healing. She is also a certified Anusara® Inspired teacher, having completed both the 200-hour and 500-hour Anusara ...