Welcome

Kris Layman is an E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, owner, and creative coordinator of Prema Yoga Lifestyle. With thirty years of experience as a yoga teacher and massage therapist, Kris delights in working with individuals and groups, using various techniques to connect towards the intention of health and wellness.

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Her teaching is deeply influenced by Indu Arora, Tanya Boigenzahn, Chanti Tacoronte-Perez, Rod Stryker and Pandit Rajmani Tigunait of the Himalayan Institute and so many other amazing people that have made an impact.

Kris enjoys guiding relaxation, yoga nidra, and meditation, as well as the physical movement of asana, stretching, and strength building.  Her curiosities lead her to learn more about various healing modalities; the amazing discoveries in neuroscience, trauma therapies, shamanic traditions, the power of herbalism, and so much more.  

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She works with a diverse range of students, from college P.E. classes to chair yoga, offering a variety of practices to meet each person's needs. Event planning, hosting retreats, and guiding individual healing sessions allow her to hold space for each person's journey to themselves.

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Kris has taught at various organizations, including Carleton College, St. Olaf College, Allina Clinic, and Northfield Public Library. She has owned and operated a yoga studio and created and taught for eight years in a yoga teacher training program and massage therapy school.  Reiki practitioner, 500 E-RYT, infant massage, manual lymphatic drainage, cranio-sacral, doula training,  Massage Licensed in New Mexico and Washington state.

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With her extensive training background, Kris excels in personalizing students' practices to suit their specific needs. Outside of her work, Kris enjoys spending time with her son, embracing silliness, reading, hiking, camping, and traveling. She is deeply grateful for the teachers who have guided her along her path and for a career that she still loves and learns from.