Kristin, a Riverside local, has dedicated her life to wellness through yoga and advocacy. After practicing yoga and law in Riverside for two decades, she co-founded the Community Yoga Initiative (CYI) in 2018 to expand affordable and inclusive yoga outreach. CYI offers over 500 free yoga opportunities each year, focusing on the physical, mental, and emotional benefits of yoga. In addition to her work with CYI, Kristin co-founded the Community Yoga Center (CYC), Riverside’s first non-profit yoga school, where she leads teacher training and meditation courses. Kristin also shares yoga with incarcerated men through the Prison Yoga Project and is an instructor for the U.S. Men’s Olympic Water Polo Team. She is part of the organizing committee for the Ananda Yoga Festival, Riverside’s first outdoor yoga festival.
What does Riverside mean to you? Riverside is where everything I love most in life began. It’s where Sean and I met and were married, where our daughters were born, and where I’ve built lasting professional and personal relationships. It’s a place of great love and community that has shaped my life in profound ways.
What is the most beautiful building in Riverside? The Stupa at the Sakyamuni Buddhist Meditation Center. It’s a sacred space for meditation and reflection.
What is your favorite Riverside small business? Corona Farms – they offer fresh produce with so much love and care.
What is your favorite spot for a date night? A sunset walk around Mt. Rubidoux or along Victoria Avenue, followed by a movie at the Van Buren Drive-In.
If you could put one message on a billboard on the 91, what would it be? "Love more."
Finally, tell us what you’re working on right now and how our readers can support your efforts—whether it’s a project, passion, or cause close to your heart! The Ananda Yoga Festival!
Neighbor of the Week is our way of celebrating the hidden heroes of Riverside—those who go above and beyond to make our community stronger, kinder, and more vibrant. We believe every remarkable Riversider deserves their story told. Know someone who’s making a difference? Nominate a Neighbor of the Week
