WELL / AWARE Show 023: The Practice of Practice with Sky Ting Yoga Founders Krissy and Chloe

Summary: <br> Bringing classical yoga teachings to a modern lifestyle, <a href="http://www.skytingyoga.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Sky Ting Yoga</a> is one of my favorite studios in New York City. The competitive spirit that often comes through in Manhattan yoga classes just isn’t present — this is a space where release is routine. Judgment is sloughed in favor of tranquility and a feeling of retreat, which is essential (and rare) in our culture of constant connectivity.<br> I first met <a href="http://chloekyoga.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Chloe Kernaghan</a>, co-owner of Sky Ting, about eight years ago in a totally different and not-so-yogic setting… college! And in 2008, that meant Brooklyn — we both studied at NYU. I lived in Williamsburg off the Lorimer L train stop, and Chloe would drop by every now and then because she was friends with my roommate. We added each other on Facebook and I starting noticing beautiful pictures of her retreats led with Sky Ting’s other half, <a href="http://www.krissyjonesyoga.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Krissy Jones</a>, and, eventually, the opening of Sky Ting popping up in my feed. It was time to catch up!<br> Upon my first visit, I was reminded of the first yoga class I ever took some fifteen years ago (!), which is perhaps why I felt an immediate warmth in the space and connection with the teachers. It’s a nurturing environment that offers all kinds of yoga — Iyengar, Katonah, vinyasa, even Kundalini meditation — but remains nondenominational, which I love. I’m crazy about the minimalist aesthetic, not only is it a breath of fresh air, but it’s welcoming for students at any level. With windowsills full of lush green potted plants, a giant giraffe, amazing skin care (hi, <a href="http://www.well-aware.co/well-aware-show-008-finding-inner-beauty-with-ben-shen/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Desiree</a>!), <a href="http://www.dimesdeli.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clean eeeats</a> and ethically made athleisure lines <a href="http://livetheprocess.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Live the Process</a> and <a href="https://www.outdoorvoices.com" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Outdoor Voices</a>, they’ve curated what might be the perfect space for those in pursuit of wellness. Once you’re there, you won’t want to leave!