Kristin Fiore she/her

Kristin is the founder of Down Dog Yoga Center and has been teaching yoga in the Kalamazoo area since 2009. She is registered through Yoga Alliance with an E-RYT 500 and YACEP designation. She is also a trauma-sensitive yoga facilitator with a TCTSY-F certification. Kristin holds a master’s degree in social work from the University of Michigan and is currently accepting new clients in her therapy practice as an LLMSW.

Kristin's background in yoga and meditation inspires her therapeutic work, combining talk therapy, EMDR, and present-moment awareness to reintegrate the body and empower self-love, agency, and healing. Believing in the resilience of the human spirit, listening deeply, and compassionate acceptance are at the heart of her practice.

Kristin is available for private yoga events, stand up paddle board yoga, retreats, speaking engagements, and individual or couple’s therapy. Reach out today if you are interested in scheduling a yoga or therapy session.

Cynthia Hoss she/her

Cynthia is a retired master bodyworker and has been studying and practicing holistic therapies for more than 30 years. She is a licensed massage therapist, a Phoenix Rising Yoga Therapy practitioner, an Ayurvedic Yoga Specialist, and an E-RYT 500 with 200 and 300 hour teacher trainings from the Kripalu Schools of Yoga and Ayurveda, Lotus in the Flame Healing Arts, and Satori Yin Yoga. Cynthia co-owned and operated Awake and Aware a yoga and bodywork studio in Kalamazoo from 2004 to 2014 before merging with Down Dog Yoga Center. Currently she is teaching in the Three Rivers, MI area facilitating private groups, classes, and workshops, as well as leading Down Dog Yoga Center retreats with Kristin. Her strong devotion to health, healing, and multidisciplinary background continue to inform and add a rich flavor to all of her offerings.