Mindful medatative Movement for your Whole Body
RE-WRITE YOUR STORY | RE-SET NERVOUS SYSTEM | MELT CHRONIC PAIN | RE-STORE FLUID MOVEMENT
- Somatic practice emphasizes the internal experience over external form, offering tools for relieving chronic tension, emotional & physical holding patterns, pain and finding JOY!
- Discover your own unique signature shape, while re-awakening your body's natural intelligence, & re-hydrating the fluidity of your Fascia, through meditative diaphragmatic breath.
- Practiced lying on your mat in rest & digest mode to stay connected to your parasympathetic nervous system, thus allowing your inner physician to do her good work. The flows are soft, slow & small, at your pace.
- Somatic Yoga is not about achieving perfect poses (asanas). It is about coming home to yourself, maybe for the first time since you were born. Whether you're a seasoned yogi or just starting your wellness journey, I'm here to guide you into easeful, freeing options for moving and being on & off the mat.
About me
Kristin Harward-Grant
Practicing Somatic Yoga Since 2023
200 Hour YTT Certified - Teaching SOMATIC YOGA Since May 2025
My younger years were spent alone observing nature on a remote island, and I continue to live part-time, alone off the grid, witnessing and mimicking Mother Nature's moves & gifts as my honorary guide. I've had lots of lives, wear lots of hats, own many businesses - all having to do with human nature and how we convene with the world and ourselves in it. I have been fascinated by the body - mind- intuition (the gut-brain) and how we can flip physical & emotional trauma into powerful, beautiful, peaceful energy, connecting all that vibrates into an abundance of joy & healing. When we evolve and change our perception changes and the world changes.
Prior to practicing Somatic Yoga I did 'all the things' to be strong and healthy, hoping to prevent & overcome illness from physical & emotional pain. Choosing an organic diet & lifestyle, exercise & daily different physical activities, acupuncture, chiropractic, physical & mental therapy, daily journaling and constant research & reading. Eventually at age 53, I was no longer able to live my life the way I was intended to. Unable to be free, and desperate to try anything, I scheduled surgeries and put in place other drastic measures to 'fix' my inability to no longer be able to move, sit or lie down comfortably.
Then, while grocery shopping I was re-acquainted with my previous yoga instructor who owns her own studio & has been trained in and teaches many different styels of yoga for over 30yrs. She shared that recently she had been suffering from 'arthritis' in her hips. In search of new ways to manage this 'disability' she discovered a new form of yoga training and encouraged me to come join her.
I was skeptical, believing yoga had been one of the things that had pushed me too far. Eventually, I put my fears aside and joined her.
That was 3 yrs ago now and my body and entire life has changed in the most amazing & profound ways! I never went through with the surgeries and yet I have full range in my shoulders again, can drive a car and rest peacefully in my bed.
These examples are only tiny pieces of the gifts I have given myself through Somatic yoga practice. For more details and Information about how my body and my clients bodies, minds and lives have changed and continue to do so - please read some of their testimonials on this website or visit insideout_yoga_somatics on instagram.
Testimonials
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recently had the wonderful opportunity to be a student in Kristin Harward-Grant’s class, and I cannot say enough about her as a teacher. My husband owned and ran a yoga studio for 25 years, and I’ve been practicing yoga for many years myself, so I’ve had the privilege of learning from many instructors. I can honestly say that Kristin is truly meant to teach yoga.
Her voice is calming, soothing, and grounding. Because of her beautiful pacing and gentle guidance, I was able to slow down and fully inhabit my body in a way that felt rare and nourishing. Even when my mind and body wanted to rush ahead, her steady reminders invited me back with such grace and gentleness of spirit.
Kristin creates a deeply supportive and embodied experience. I highly recommend her to anyone seeking a teacher who leads with presence, care, and authentic wisdom.
Allison Parr-Plasha
Somatic yoga is a perfect complement to my other exercise activities and my busy life. It invigorates and stretches my body, leaving me refreshed and energetic. The practice also calms my mind and centers me. My body and mind are in a great place after each session. Kristin is an amazing guide for this practice.
R. Sutter
I have enjoyed every somatic yoga session led by Kristin. She puts her whole heart into what she does - by doing so she has cultivated a quality community of yogis. I will continue to attend her classes as long as I am in Sav!!
Chelsea Inglis
An INSIDEoUT somatic yoga class gives me an hour of centered mindfulness, providing a relaxed focus in a gentle and peaceful environment. The setting allows for full concentration on my body, which is incredibly rejuvenating. By the end of the class, I feel noticeably lighter and experience increased mobility. A wonderful experience that leaves me refreshed and eager to return.
Teri
Somatic yoga with Kristin is a gift! Kristin’s voice and guidance allows me to truly breath deep and unwind completely. The somatic movement and approach is revitalizing my body. All while being gentle and slow without impact. Again, it is a gift!
Katherine Durkin
I recently joined Kristin’s Yoga inside out class to learn more about how fascia works in our bodies, the impact it has with our day to day activities and how to focus through breath, on the areas to heal. I
did not know much about fascia at all and Kristin’s way of gently guiding with breath along with why this is important for focus and attention has helped me so much. I practice yoga, meditation and mindful movement daily and having Kristin as a guide to go deeper into the body is key for what I discovered my body is asking for, her teachings feel like the missing piece on my health journey. Thank you Kristin for your guidance and gift to help me learn how to heal myself and become closer to my sacred temple.
Cindy Curry
I've been taking Kristin's YoGA INSIDEoUT - Somatic Yoga class now for a couple of months and believe it has helped me with my sacral and ankle pain. I fell off my horse a few years ago and landed on a ground pole right on my sacrum and while nothing was broken, the knot is still there. I also injured my ankle a few years ago hiking in Maine and again - nothing broken but it hasn't been the same since. I find that I sleep better, my aches/pains are much less when I get out of bed and these injuries are much less limiting than before.
I also think Kristin's teaching style helps me truly relax for the hour or so during her class - just focusing on my breathing and enjoying my heated yoga mat. I don't want to get up when it's over! And I take her class virtually via Zoom -- since my eyes are closed, I just need to be able to hear her instructions. She can see me through my laptop camera and make corrections as needed.
I recommend giving YoGA INSIDEoUT a try!
Anne Wyatt
