Kristen Desler (Martzan)

After deciding to make a career change in 2010, I followed my passion for mind and body wellness and pursued a yoga certification through Yogafit. I began teaching shortly thereafter sequencing my classes in a traditional vinyasa yoga style. I've been active in continuing my education in yoga throughout the years that followed attending as many classes and workshops as possible; and recently began my 200 hour RYT in March 2013. I will have completed this certification in October 2013. 

When I'm not teaching my own Yoga or Zumba classes, I'm coordinating the Dance and Fitness department of my local Park District. In the 2 1/2 years I've worked as our District's Recreation Supervisor, I've not only help to refine and restructure both dance/fitness programs; but I've taken on a vested interest in the overall health of my coworkers. I began a Wellness Committee for our District in 2012 and recieved the Illinois Park & Recreation Association's Exceptional Workplace Award in 2013 for our efforts to provide staff members with opportunities to take control of their health in the workplace. Moreover, I helped to found and run our annual "Oswego Wellness Day" which showcases local health/wellness vendors for the past several summers. 

Outside of the workplace, I love to take long walks with my husband and puppy Kingston, experiment in the kitchen, and read as often as possible. I believe that to continue to learn and grow one must be open to recieving new opportunities. I've worked hard to make a positive impact in my community I live in and look forward to doing the same in other areas of the world. It is my hope that FitBodies will allow me to share my experience with others while affording me the opportunity to continue my own journey of a happy, healthy life.