Our Instructor

Krystal L. Pinckney, BS CTRS, QMHP-T, E-RYT 200, RPYT, YACEP (she/her/hers)

Krystal completed her 200 hour yoga teacher training with LYT yoga. She attended Hampton University and earned her BS in Therapeutic Recreation with a concentration in PT. Krystal has 18 years of experience working with Mental Health, Spinal Cord Injuries, Geriatrics, Polytrauma and Adaptive programs with veterans and individuals within clinical settings . She has assisted individuals with community reintegration, coping skills, stress management, relapse prevention, leisure education, adaptive programming and psychoeducation groups.

She is registered with the Yoga Alliance, Trainee for Qualified Mental Health Professional, Certified Aqua Yoga Instructor and a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist with the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. Krystal is currently working towards receiving her MS in Yoga Therapy at Maryland University of Integrative Health (MUIH). She is a member of the National Ayurveda Medical Association, American Therapeutic Recreation Association, International Association of Yoga Therapists (IAYT), International Expressive Arts Therapy Association , Aquatic Exercise Association, Aquatic Therapy & Rehab Institute, Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc, and Richmond chapter, National Hampton Alumni Association, Inc.

In her free time, she enjoys spending time with her two children, 17 year old daughter, 15 year old son and 7 year old fur baby. Krystal has a love for nature, outdoor activities, visiting local wineries, trying different restaurants and practicing daily meditation/yoga.