Do you have a special event coming up? Maybe it’s a bridal shower or bachelorette weekend! Or perhaps a girls’ weekend, spa-day, brunch, restorative…
Do you have a special event coming up? Maybe it’s a bridal shower or bachelorette weekend! Or perhaps a girls’ weekend, spa-day, brunch, restorative…
As originally posted on June 16th, 2018 on LifeThroughtheOtherLens…
There’s a ton of talk everywhere about what you can’t eat! I’m really sick of it! Whenever there’s a social media post about summer, you’re immediately bombarded with diets, get fit fast plans, and then lists of everything you can’t have! I don’t know about anyone else, but the constant onslaught of what I can’t have is exactly what makes me think about those things and then want them all the more, even if I never did in the first place. This was very true while I was modeling in my early twenties. I was modeling in Europe and New York and I was constantly being told to lose five or ten more pounds. It’s the only time in my life where I think I’ve had an issue with food. And inevitably, I ended up gaining weight, losing it again, and having an unhealthy diet/binge attitude towards food. The minute I stopped that, feeding my hunger for life and for active fitness, and thus fueling my body to be able to do what I wanted to do, I developed a healthy mind and a healthier body.
Even with a healthy relationship towards food, we can get into routines, or be short on time, and fall into habits or forget to try new ideas. With my activity level, running, parenting, and the stress of life, I think that I could always use a little extra help. I have battled anemia off and on my entire life, and as I get older I find I’m short on minerals and other nutrients with my running and workouts.
Back then when I was modeling in my twenties, I was also working in a gym for martial artist Billy Blanks, I went back to school to study for my certification in physical training and nutrition. I had the idea that if I was going to battle the modeling industry in dieting, or at least a few model roommates with eating disorders, I was going to have the knowledge to back it up. Since then, I have wholeheartedly maintained the beliefs in food and nutrition that my Danish mother raised me with, eat whole foods, listen to your body, don’t get swept up in fads, and don’t eat anything that you can’t pronounce (chemicals. Not for example, “quinoa!” haha!)
With these things in mind, I am currently obsessed with the cookbook, Run Fast, Eat Slow, by NY Marathon Winner, Shalane Flannigan, and her running-chef co-writer, Elyse Kopecky. It is exactly what I love, fueling and nourishing your body with the whole foods that it is craving! I couldn’t believe when I flipped the pages, it was filled with every food that I can’t get enough of, beets, nuts…. I think I’m doing a Julie and Julia type day-by-day page-by-page trial of the entire book! Stay tuned!
These Teff Pancakes are the most delicious pancakes I’ve ever had! Teff, a whole grain flour made from the smallest grain in the world, has a much higher percentage of bran and germ, a very good source of dietary fiber, protein, and iron. A study published in the Journal of the International Society of Sports and Nutrition concluded that the regular addition of teff to the diet of female runners “showed significant improvements in total iron intake and modest improvement in iron status.” I chose to fill my pancakes with dried cranberries, craisins, something I thought was an odd option in the recipe, but turns out to be amazing! I’m not a pancake person, but these are delicious. And… my picky gourmet food-crazy Charlie, gave them a thumbs up! Growing kids can always use extra iron and fiber! These will be a weekend staple from now on! Focus on what you can eat, what’s nourishing your body and soul, you’ll end up thinking of those foods, listening to your body, and feeling great!
Serves: 2
Adapted from Run Fast Eat Slow by Shalane Flannigan and Elyse Kopecky
Ingredients:
In a large bowl, whisk together:
3/4 cups teff flour
1/2 tbsp. baking powder
1/2 tbsp. pumpkin pie spice
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp. fine sea salt
In a separate bowl, whisk together:
1 egg
1/2 can pumpkin puree (I choose organic)
3/4 cup milk-alternative (I use oat milk, you can also substitute milk or almond milk)
1/4 cup plain yogurt (I use Oat or Cashew yogurt)
1 tbsp. honey
Fold together the dry and wet ingredients, and add:
1/4 cup dried cranberries or “craisins.”
Directions:
Cook on a hot pan as you would regular pancakes, 1-1/2 to 2 minutes per side. These pancakes are darker in color naturally, so be sure to cook thoroughly through, the color can deceive you in thinking they are burning. Serve with a good maple syrup, and add some fresh fruit to top!! Yummmmmmm!!!
Tomorrow POWER Vinyasa: Tuesday 10am & 6pm & this Thursday at noon (as always in studio 1 upstairs) @yoganestvenice 😉 Come join me!!
Because next week, starting in May… you guessed it…
Updated schedule! 🥳✨🎉💫
Starting next week May 6th:
Tuesday 6-7pm studio 1 (upstairs)
Wednesday noon studio 1 (upstairs) -catch @venuti.yoga.love Thursday noon, we’re swapping!
And…
Thursday 6:30-7:45pm studio 2 (downstairs)
Come check out the new awesome downstairs studio and 15 minutes more! 😅🤪✨💫🙏🏼
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Don’t forget to share this with your yogi squad & tag me in your flows!
🪷🕉️🧘🏼♀️ Namaste, Kris
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Ambassador to the @worldyogafederation. ERYT500 yoga instructor & wellness coach based in Venice Beach. athlete. wellness-activist. nutritionist. biohacker. Specializing in longevity & recovery from
injury.
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#yogastrength #modelsover50 #longevity #wellnescoach #yogaforathletes #rebuiltspine #yogaforstrength #yogagoals #yogainspiration #yogainstructor
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I’m so excited!! ☺️ Join me for a Once-in-a-Lifetime Adventure in India! 🌏✨ Let’s experience the magic of India with authentic guides and Masters, all in one unforgettable journey! Discover the Taj Mahal, the majestic Himalayas, and the sacred Ganga River. Dive into Ayurveda, practice Yoga & Meditation, and explore the stunning South Indian Coast. From ancient monuments and temples to rich cultural and spiritual traditions, this adventure promises to transform your spirit and expand your horizons! I’m going as a student on this trip! To study with Yogiraj Utkarsh (so many of you have met and seen on my IG) and his guru Swami Vidynand! What an experience this is going to be! October 23 - November 6, 2025 (and ask me about the great flights I have found!) ✨💫
We’ll visit New Delhi, Agra, Rishikesh, Mahabalipuram, Pondicherry, and Auroville. All internal travel is included!!
https://bit.ly/indiaretreat-kristina
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Don’t forget to share this with your yogi squad & tag me!
🪷🕉️🧘🏼♀️ Namaste, Kris
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Ambassador to the @worldyogafederation. ERYT500 yoga instructor & wellness coach based in Venice Beach. athlete. wellness-activist. nutritionist. biohacker. Specializing in longevity & recovery from
injury.
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#retreat #India #yogaretreat #Spiritualjourney #yogastrength #modelsover50 #yogaforathletes #yogaforstrength #yogagoals #yogainspiration #yogainstructor
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Join me for this flow & for POWER Vinyasa @yoganestvenice ! We love to breathe and add movement and connection to that breath through asana. Have you joined Power yet?
And what do you think of another class, maybe in Studio 2? Just a little teaser 😉 stay tuned! 🙏🏼✨
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Don’t forget to share this with your yogi squad & tag me in your flows!
🪷🕉️🧘🏼♀️ Namaste, Kris
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Ambassador to the @worldyogafederation. ERYT500 yoga instructor & wellness coach based in Venice Beach. athlete. wellness-activist. nutritionist. biohacker. Specializing in longevity & recovery from
injury .
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#yogastrength #modelsover50 #longevity #wellnescoach #yogaforathletes #rebuiltspine #yogaforstrength #yogagoals #yogainspiration #yogainstructor
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Happy POWER Tuesday, Yogi’s! I can’t wait to see you all in class this week 💫💪🏼✨
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POWERVinyasa @yoganest Tuesday 10am & 6pm, Thursday noon this week! But stayed tuned, the schedule may be changing 😉💫✨
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Don’t forget to share this with your yogi squad & tag me in your flows!
🪷🕉️🧘🏼♀️ Namaste, Kris
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Ambassador to the @worldyogafederation. ERYT500 yoga instructor & wellness coach based in Venice Beach. athlete. wellness-activist. nutritionist. biohacker. Specializing in longevity & recovery from
injury .
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#yogastrength #modelsover50 #longevity #wellnescoach #yogaforathletes #rebuiltspine #yogaforstrength #yogagoals #yogainspiration #yogainstructor
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Happy Monday, Yogi’s!✨💫 I’m so sorry I missed you all last week for #PowerTuesday but I’m back tomorrow! #PowerVinyasa 10am & 6pm @yoganestvenice !! Join me!!
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Don’t forget to share this with your yogi squad & tag me in your flows!
🪷🕉️🧘🏼♀️ Namaste, Kris
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Ambassador to the @worldyogafederation. ERYT500 yoga instructor & wellness coach based in Venice Beach. athlete. wellness-activist. nutritionist. biohacker. Specializing in longevity & recovery from
injury .
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#yogastrength #modelsover50 #longevity #wellnescoach #yogaforathletes #rebuiltspine #yogaforstrength #yogagoals #yogainspiration #yogainstructor
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Growth. In yoga philosophy, personal growth is a holistic journey of self-discovery, discipline, and inner transformation. It encompasses physical, mental, and spiritual development through practices like our asana, pranayama (breath control), and meditation. Rooted in the concepts of svadhyaya (self-study) and tapas (self-discipline), growth in yoga is about transcending ego, cultivating mindfulness, and aligning with one’s true nature.
I know, easier said than done. And we all just want to practice our flow, or get that cool pose. But have you experienced those moments where you seem to escape the outer world, perhaps finding that flow state? I bet you’ve felt the ego drift away at the end of a practice, even if you don’t really acknowledge it. Ultimately, personal growth in yoga is not about external achievements, those IG-worthy poses, but about deepening one’s connection to the self and the universe. So remember, just when you may feel you haven’t mastered a new pose in a while… you’ve probably grown immeasurably in many other ways!
THURSDAYS at noon! POWERVinyasa @yoganestvenice (& TUESDAYS 10a & 6p)
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Don’t forget to share this with your yogi squad & tag me in your flows!
🪷🕉️🧘🏼♀️ Namaste, Kris
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yoga ambassador, instructor & wellness coach based in Venice Beach. athlete. wellness-activist. nutritionist. biohacker. Specializing in longevity & recovery from
injury .
.
#yogastrength #modelsover50 #longevity #wellnescoach #yogaforathletes #rebuiltspine #yogaforstrength #yogagoals #yogainspiration #yogainstructor
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