Kristen Nice Yoga

Kristen Nice Yoga Kristen Kay Nice is an Alignment Based Yoga Instructor in Wilmington, NC. Kristen has guest-lectured and taught for numerous organizations.

In her practice, both on and off the Yoga mat, she believes that the “lessons” of Yoga are helpful in finding a balance in one’s connection to the physical, mental and spiritual self, which can lead to improved quality of life. By making Yoga available to everyone, Kristen strives for a communion with her students providing personal instruction during structured classes designed to advance skills,

personal discovery and a stronger sense of the power of breath. Most recently, as a guest presenter at UNCW and ECU, Kristen has led workshops focused on using Yogic principles of basic postures and breath-work as a pathway to daily stress management, Kristen has begun to offer business professionals Yoga training for the workplace. She provides Yoga training to a wide variety of body-types, experience levels and welcomes new students for both class and individual training sessions.

“The practice of Yoga is about the unification of the body, mind and spirit. This union can be made through an intricate, rigorous practice, or be as simple as purely connecting to the breath.”

Kristen’s Yoga sessions are focused on the individual growth of the Yogi through structured classes focusing on the individual’s needs. With her calming nature, Kristen has the ability to help her students slow down and recognize the impact that Yoga training has on breath, energy, and the body/mind awareness and assisting her students to find a peaceful center in both the moment(s) on and off the mat moment.

“Yoga has had a profound effect on my life, and will continue to teach me new lessons. Thank you for allowing me to share my Yoga; please, make it yours.”

This is 49. ✨ The past several years have been full of big challenges and even bigger growth. I have remembered that I c...
03/13/2025

This is 49. ✨ The past several years have been full of big challenges and even bigger growth. I have remembered that I can do very tough things. I have recovered parts of myself I thought were lost or forgotten. I have embraced being vulnerable, stepping out of my comfort zone and into my power. I have been reminded I am a bad ass goddess. I am brave, and strong, and beautiful in so many ways and I’m so fortunate to have amazing people in my life that remind me of this whenever I feel doubt sneaking in. I’m over the moon to say that these days, my time is filled with more dancing, laughter, hugs, and love than I imagined possible. Thank you for all the beautiful messages yesterday, and every day that we have an opportunity to connect. Please keep reaching out. It means so much to me when you do, and we all need a little more community right now. I’m so excited to see all the gifts to come in the year ahead. Keep showing up. ✨.

02/05/2025

Imma just gonna put this here, in case anyone could use it.

You are strong, stable, and rooted. You stay grounded even when the winds of a storm pick up.

“Picture a tree in a storm. At the top of the tree, the small branches and leaves are swaying violently in the wind. The tree looks vulnerable, quite fragile - it seems it can break at any time. But if you look at the trunk, you will see that the tree is solid; and if you look down to its root structure, you will know that the tree is deeply and firmly rooted in the soil. The tree is quite strong. It can resist the storm." ~ Thich Nhat Hahn

Let's be a forest.

This cold weather has challenged me in getting my daily requirement of sun on my face and wind in my hair. I usually mee...
01/14/2025

This cold weather has challenged me in getting my daily requirement of sun on my face and wind in my hair. I usually meet this need through walks or runs but I haven’t been able to commit to a run in a little over a week. I managed to squeeze one in during lunch today. No surprise mileage today, easy pace, Run done ✅🙌🏻🏃‍♀️

One of the ways I try to live like I’m on vacation is making sure even on work days I do something fun. That might mean reading over lunch, a run, a walk, the beach, retail therapy, connecting with a friend. Something that brings me balance. Nothing that brings you balance is too small. It’s always worth it. ✨

I was fortunate to have this sweet experience today at the Flying School Meditation and Mandala making workshop with the...
01/11/2025

I was fortunate to have this sweet experience today at the Flying School Meditation and Mandala making workshop with the Cameron Art museum. When we take time to slow down and look within, clarity often follows. This mandala was the product of conscious breath, meditation, contemplation, a little dreaming, , play, and connection. I’m loving this process of shedding and becoming, of rediscovering, and getting back to my true self. When asked to title my mandala, Expansion came to mind. I know this year will bring even more growth, discovery, embodiment, expansion, and adventure.

Tonight I cooked for the first time in a long time. Don’t get me wrong, I do make meals for myself. Some may even call i...
01/08/2025

Tonight I cooked for the first time in a long time. Don’t get me wrong, I do make meals for myself. Some may even call it cooking. I pick a menu at the beginning of the week, a box arrives several days later, the box tells me how and what to put together to make a meal. It’s healthy, balanced, easy. And right now, I like it that way.

But tonight I actually made something from a recipe, with ingredients I went to the actual store for ahead of time. Except the onion I had to go for special, since mine had all spoiled…because it’s been so long since I cooked that didn’t come in my box. But I didn’t let that deter me. I walked to the store (to get some steps in), bought that onion, wisely decided against cereal for dinner, and cooked my recipe. It wasn’t complicated or fancy but it was more than three steps and took longer than 15 minutes.

Cooking is something I’ve lost the taste for since the divorce, for a lot of reasons. So, it feels good that tonight I followed through with my plan and got a little lost in the chopping and preparing. And, I even enjoyed the result. And now, I will eat it for the next three days 😆 because that’s how it goes when you cook for one.

It’s strange, the things that shift as we move through a significant transition. I enjoyed cooking for many years. Right now, most days, I don’t. Today I did. And that’s all okay. What’s important is that I keep finding those ways to nourish myself in ways that serve me. Keep showing up.✨

When I moved into my apartment, I created this wall of joy. And, I filled it with all the people and things that support...
01/04/2025

When I moved into my apartment, I created this wall of joy. And, I filled it with all the people and things that supported me through a very dark time. It was a reminder of how much I had to be grateful for and the amazing and unexpected ways people showed up for me.

Occasionally I move things around, add, and put some away for a while. This time, I left a lot of space with the intention to fill it up once again, with new joy.

Also pictured is my vision board from last year. I imagine when I create one for this year, many themes will be similar. But it’s so helpful to reflect and refresh that vision because we are always changing. I recently saw someone refer to a vision board as a “becoming” board, which I’m absolutely adopting. We are always becoming.

When I created the wall of joy, I needed a consistent reminder to help me stay present with gratitude. Now, I’m in a place where I can hold a space of gratitude more consistently, and celebrate joy.

When I reflected on my word for the year, in the Labyrinth it revealed, Embody.

Who wants to embody some joy with me this year? ✨

I walked the Basin Trail at Fort Fisher today as a part of First Day Hikes. Even got myself a fancy sticker. The Basin T...
01/01/2025

I walked the Basin Trail at Fort Fisher today as a part of First Day Hikes. Even got myself a fancy sticker. The Basin Trail is another gem I’ve never visited before.

I was thinking about how interesting it is to go to these things alone, not knowing anyone there. It’s something I do often, and as an only child, I have the gift of feeling pretty comfortable in that solo social space. I find myself drifting in and out of overheard conversations and engaging in others. It’s fascinating to hear the snippets about in laws, jobs, kids, dogs, struggles and victories. We are so much more similar than we imagine.

And then a stranger snapped this candid picture of me and shared it. We struck up a conversation and then parted ways.

It was a gorgeous day, and a lovely way to get outside and engage with others.

Afterwards I treated myself to fries from PT’s and a Mocha shake from PCJ. My goodness that was delicious and it’s probably not a good thing I know about that combination.

Live life like you’re on vacation. ✨

I am consistently surprised and reassured by the clarity that comes with mindful movement followed by stillness. For the...
01/01/2025

I am consistently surprised and reassured by the clarity that comes with mindful movement followed by stillness. For the past three years I have spent New Year’s Eve walking the Labyrinth that is gently etched in the floor at the Church of the Servant. This was one moment in the two hours I was there last night that the labyrinth wasn’t full of people walking the path.

Like many, I am hopeful for the New Year, while also not forgetting the path we have already walked and witnessed. It will always be a part of our journey, it influences our choices but it doesn’t have to define us. May we walk the path with friends and family and be there for each other. “We are all just walking each other home.” Ram Dass ✨

Earlier this year, I decided it was time to live my life like I’m on vacation. I’m so fortunate to have landed in a plac...
12/19/2024

Earlier this year, I decided it was time to live my life like I’m on vacation. I’m so fortunate to have landed in a place people make a destination. This doesn’t mean I take a bunch of vacation days, or afternoons off. Often it means just taking an hour to head to the beach, connect with a friend, or simply sit. To be intentional about taking some time to invest in those magical moments that make up our life. ✨

For me, it also means not working all the time. In the past, I filled my calendar with extra work and tried to monetize every hobby and interest. This year I’ve said no to a lot of extra work and hell yes to a lot of fun. I’m a lot happier (for many reasons) but this shift in mindset is definitely a big reason. I make more intentional time for connections with friends, nature, and doing all the things that bring me joy.

I’m learning that my worth is not dependent on my productivity, or anything else, for that matter. 💗

I’ve come so far in this year. The first year of separation was tough. But this year was even tougher. It’s been shared ...
12/13/2024

I’ve come so far in this year. The first year of separation was tough. But this year was even tougher. It’s been shared with me that is often true in addiction recovery as well. The first year you are just emerging from chaos, your support system is pretty active, and you have lots of “new” things to conquer and navigate. Then the chaos calms, you don’t need as much constant support because you are becoming stronger and can support yourself. The “new” things have faded and now you’re navigating life on your own. And that can feel so challenging when you don’t have whatever you may have relied on in the past to escape, ignore, or cope.

Earlier this year, someone suggested that maybe the key is to keep doing new things. There is a lot of truth in that. Once I found my sense of self again and dusted off some of those extroverted qualities I tucked away, I found incredible joy in getting back to the things I love and exploring new ones.

I’m so freaking stoked for the year ahead, and the next one, and on and on. I’m only getting braver, stronger, and recovering more of myself. I’m incredibly grateful for everyone that supports me in all the ways. And I’m truly overwhelmed by the support I receive on my posts, in personal messages, and in person. 💗

If you’re going through something, know you’re not alone. Reach out to your network, someone that has gone through something similar, or someone you trust. That connection is the magic of the human condition.

I’m also really thankful I stopped trying to wrangle this hair and just let it be what it wants to be 😆

Keep showing up. ✨

Two years ago today, I moved out for the second time and made the heartbreaking decision to divorce my now ex-husband. W...
12/10/2024

Two years ago today, I moved out for the second time and made the heartbreaking decision to divorce my now ex-husband. We had been in couples counseling for many months, and I repeatedly stated the things I needed to stay in this marriage. (Did I mention, I moved out once before)? And yet, he still felt blindsided. He had been telling me for years through his actions that he couldn’t meet my needs. I wasn’t listening either. I had been blinded by hope.

I recently read that in the US nearly 70% of divorces are initiated by women. I think that speaks volumes about how heard we feel, and also probably about how much we’re really listening. Actions are louder than words, and all that. (It goes without saying that relationships are incredibly complex. This is simply one observation I’ve made through my experience and through learning others’ stories.

I never imagined I’d go through this part of my life without a partner….continued in comments

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