The story behind Impact Yoga
Impact Yoga was founded in 2017 by Kirsten van den Akker. Kirsten is a (z)entrepreneur who specialised herself in the holistic approach of YIN: a combination of yoga, mindfulness & Chinese Medicine. She is known for her heartfelt attention, deep knowledge of the embodiment of Yin.
As a passionate leader of 14 global Yin & Digital Detox retreats and designer of several mindful development and 1:1 coaching programs, her mission is empower others to work together with the wisdom of the body and soften back into our feminine Yin energy to balance out the demands of our Yang lifestyle.
Aside from studying the meridian energy theories of Chinese Medicine, she has also immersed herself in other styles of yoga as a certified 500h yoga instructor, including: mindfulness and meditation techniques, moo-fascial release, yoga therapeutics, and working with people who have been impacted by trauma with the knowledge she acquired through the Prison Yoga Project.
‘Yin yoga is a holistic form of yoga that honours the relationship between emotional, psychological and physical needs of you as a unique human being. The soft, deeply nourishing approach with long held passive poses allows you to access the deepest layers of the body and release energy blockages or even transform long held trauma. Practicing Yin not only but has also shown me to be life changing with regard to health, but also very therapeutic. It has given me the tools how to soften into a deeper sense of connection and create true impact from the (y)inside out .’
– Kirsten
Kirsten is also a professional Public Speaking Coach and the founder of Impact Speaking.