Kresta Kay Painter
Yoga Teacher, River Guide, Sea Kayak Instructor, Surfer and Nature
Lover are just a few titles I can use to describe myself. I've spent much of my life living passionately in the elements and guiding a number of multi-sport adventures for almost two decades. This experience has given me a unique perspective in helping people to become healthier, stronger and more balanced in their own lives through the practice of yoga. My love of culture, travel and adventure comes full circle with students who are ready to make profound changes in their life. I strive to bring the energy and love I have for a balanced and active life into my practice and into the lives of people I teach.
I have been a student of yoga for 10 years and am a Certified Yoga Instructor through Yoga Alliance (RYT 200). I also hold a Bachelor of Science in Psychology with an emphasis in Social Action from Palo Alto University. Studying a variety yoga styles and creating my own personal practice of Yoga, teaching Yoga and offering Thai-style massage was
to not only heal my tired and adventurous body but to also honor my
gift as a teacher and guide.
Some of my most influential teachers include Chuck Miller (Hawaii, USA), Michael Glenn (Toyko Japan) Chrissy Graham (San Francisco, USA), Maty Ezraty (Hawaii, USA) Peter Clifford (Byron Bay Australia), Mark Rielly (Bali, Indonesia), Sebastian Bruno (Koh Pha Ngan, Thailand), Sunny Richards-Glasser (Schmander, Tasmania) and Zoe Trenwith (Byron Bay, Australia).
