The Woven Yogi Story
Woven Yogi naturally and intuitively intertwines my two passions -- weaving and yoga -- together. Here’s how it happened...
One afternoon, I was meditating on the beach of the Long Island Sound near my home in Connecticut. As I finished, I bowed to the sand over my crossed legs, arms reaching above my head, hands together. When I got up, I looked at the impression that my body had left in the sand. The outline of my legs rooting to the earth and my arms and hands forming a container for my intention created a shape that was distinctive and powerful. It resonated profoundly within me and I knew I needed to find a way to share it with others.
I call it my “Sol Stamp.” It has become the Woven Yogi logo and it inspires everything that Woven Yogi does. Whether it is incorporated directly into our designs--like our Sol Stamp Signature rugs that are handwoven and hand dyed in Mexico--or when it simply serves as a gentle reminder that even in our stillness we can leave a lasting impression on this earth.
I hope you enjoy our handcrafted items and am always happy to answer any questions you might have. We are always expanding our product line so come back often! You can also reach out through Etsy or follow Woven Yogi on Instagram and Facebook.
About Kristin
In 1989, while studying art at the Fashion Institute of Technology, I enrolled in a weaving class. As soon as I walked into the studio full of looms, I felt like I belonged there.
Since then, weaving has become both my passion and profession. I worked as a textile professional in NYC for ten years. After taking a break to raise our three daughters, I was hired by the established home textile designer, Elizabeth Eakins, to weave her custom designs at her CT studio. I'm so grateful for that experience because it catapulted me back into weaving which is endlessly creative and fulfilling to me. Today, you can find me in my studio/ shop in Crafted at the Port of LA, San Pedro, where I produce my own designs.
Along the way, I discovered the amazing benefits of yoga. Yoga has always brought me ease and strength, peace of mind and a deeper sense of connection within myself. In 2010 I attended a Kundalini Yoga and Art retreat at Kripalu, in western MA and it sparked in me a desire for a deeper level of study. I have since become a certified instructor with 500hr in Kundalini Yoga, Hatha certified 200RYT with Yoga Alliance, and certified to teach children through Y.O.G.A for Youth. I participate in ongoing studies of yoga philosophy and meditation with Chase Bossart of The Yoga Well Institute. I currently teach Yoga to children at an Elementary school and have taught is a number of yoga studios in Los Angeles.
It is my honor to provide these Woven Yogi products. It is my wish that each of us be inspired daily to work toward our fullest potential as loving human beings. May you always feel right at home with your Woven Yogi. May you be in touch with your true nature woven into every cell of your being, everyday.