About Kristen T. Russell

I was born in the desert of Arizona and raised in the wild beauty of Alaska, where towering mountains and endless wilderness shaped my love for nature, stillness, and adventure. Growing up in such a remote and rugged place taught me resilience, self-reliance, and the power of slowing down to listen to the world around me. Today, I live on the Western Slope of Colorado — surrounded by desert landscapes, warm sunshine, and trails that feed my soul.

For over two decades, I’ve been deeply committed to my own journey of healing, personal growth, and breaking generational patterns. I know what it’s like to feel stuck, to struggle with old ways of thinking, and to want more for your life but not know where to start. I’ve done the work — layer by layer, season by season — and I’ve taken every tool, practice, and lesson I’ve learned to not only transform my own life, but to help others do the same.

Today, I bring this passion into everything I do:

• Yoga Instructor at Yoga V, guiding students into presence, strength, and peace through mindful movement.

• MVMNT Instructor at Barrelosophy, combining strength, mobility, and mindfulness in empowering classes.

• Owner of Simply Golden – Holistic Skin and Soul Wellness, where I blend skin health, energy work, and inner healing to help clients glow from the inside out.

• Creator of Break the Chains, a program designed to help individuals break generational patterns and build confidence through mindful practices.

My Credentials & Training

• Certified Yoga Teacher

• Certified Breath & Movement Coach

• Certified Sound Healer

• Licensed Master Holistic Skin Therapist

• Certified Skin Nutritionist

• Retreat Leader & Host – Soar and Summit Women’s Wilderness and Wellness Retreats

• Over 20 years of personal development and self-healing experience + education

Everything I offer — from one-on-one skin and soul sessions, to my Break the Chains course, to my group classes and retreats — is rooted in mindful practices that help you break old patterns, build confidence, and step into the life you imagine. I’m here to remind you that you already have everything you need within you; sometimes, you just need the right space, tools, and support to see it.