Meet KRISTY HOCKING: Yoga Teacher at This Is Yoga

What was your inspiration for becoming a yoga teacher?

I found profound healing through my yoga practice from the moment I struggled with the mind and shook in the body via my first Asana practice at 16 years old, right through to moving across the world. I experienced devastating loss at a young age and the philosophies and practise of yoga helped me to process and keep my heart open. I witnessed first-hand the gift of space that teachers held and I decided that every day I wanted the opportunity to share the incredible wisdom I had experienced. It wasn't until I entered my thirties and continued shedding limiting beliefs surrounding my roles, that I gave myself permission to step into that arena. It's a privilege to pass on these teachings and to hold space and I am forever learning in the process. 

Your favourite yoga pose if you have one?

Ardha Chandrasana - I love the challenge of balance and strength. The aligning to presence with the power of the back leg and the soaring of the heart forward. 

What do you enjoy most about teaching?

I love the energy of a room full of individuals with their unique paths gathering to practice, to pool their focus, to be challenged. It is unlike anything else. I enjoy the connection with different people from all walks of life the most, and of course when I can be a small part of facilitating their peace, strength and surrender, well that’s absolutely everything,

HOW CAN WE FIND YOU ON SOCIAL?

@kristyhocking

About KRISTY:

Originally raised in the fresh air of Wiradjuri country, Kristy found yoga in her teens on the quest for healing. Following a career as an actor and presenter in the entertainment industry to Sydney and Los Angeles, Kristy’s practice developed from various teachings in both hemispheres. A graduate of Power Living and Creature Yoga, alongside on-going studies with Janet Stone, Patrick Beach, Johnson Chong, Sarah Ball, Rose Baudin, Dena Kingsberg, Carlos Pomeda and Dr Lenna Zhou, Kristy’s practice has spanned well over a decade. Continually expanding her awareness through art, adventuring and creative endeavours, Kristy’s style is grounded, and playful, peppered with accessible philosophy. You will work up a sweat flowing through invigorating sequences in Vinyasa working toward a peak posture  and creating space with the “liquid-gold” tones of Kristy’s voice in more restorative classes.