Kristi Willbanks is a highly experienced yoga instructor with over 30 years of teaching experience. She is passionate about helping people live happier, healthier, and more fulfilled lives. Kristi started teaching group fitness classes in college and has since taught a variety of other formats, including Step, Strength Training, Cycle, Kickboxing, Boot Camp, Aqua Aerobics, Jazzercise, Pilates, and Barre. For the past 11 years, Kristi has been teaching Yoga and is committed to bringing the benefits of yoga to more people by teaching in an accessible, inclusive, nurturing, and supportive manner so all participants feel successful in their yoga practice.

Kristi is a lifelong learner and is currently working on earning her 500-Hour RYT designation, which she plans to complete in 2024. She holds multiple health- related certifications, including ACE Health Coach, AFAA Group Exercise Instructor, Yoga Alliance Experienced 200-Hour Registered Yoga Teacher (E- RYT 200), and ACE Behavior Change Specialist. Kristi is a Master Trainer for YogaFit and holds a Master’s degree in Psychology.

In addition to teaching yoga, Kristi leads wellness-related seminars and webinars and has expertise in employee wellness, human resources, corporate training, and organizational development. Kristi enjoys spending time with her husband and two adultish kids, spoiling her two rescue pups, attending Broadway shows, working part-time at her local library, traveling, buying books for her ridiculously long TBR (to be read) list, and reading as many of those books as time allows. Kristi’s passion for yoga and her commitment to helping others lead healthier lives make her an excellent choice for anyone looking to improve their physical and mental well-being.