A Little About Us
Welcome to The Zen Den Inc., Hamilton's premier Pilates & Yoga studio founded in 2014.
Our approach to fitness is all-encompassing, as we believe that a healthy body, mind, and spirit are essential for true wellness. Our team of experienced and highly educated instructors will guide you through each class, ensuring you achieve your fitness goals and working with you to overcome any challenges that may arise.
Who We Are - Meet the Team
Your Local Mind Body Experts
Kriss Young
Studio Owner, Fully Certified Stott Pilates Instructor, Certified Yoga Instructor (200 hr), Children's Yoga Instructor, Master Personal Trainer & Certified Nutrition Consultant, Total Barre Certified
Kriss has spent her life being involved with fitness and movement. She grew up dancing and always knew that a desk job just wasn't for her.
She found the National Personal Training Insititue in Orlando, FL and completed her Master Personal Trainer & Nutrition Consultant Certifications in 2002. This was followed by Mat Science I Pilates in 2002. Then Stott Pilates Reformer Certification in Las Vegas, NV in 2004. Kriss finally completed her Pilates eduation with Merrithew Health & Fitness in Toronto Canada to become a Fully Certified Stott Pilates Instructor (all levels & apparatus) in 2021.
Since then she has completed numerous continuing education courses including The Les Mills Body Flow, Children's Yoga Teacher Training thru Yogi Beans in NYC, Total Barre, Zen*ga, Halo Trainer, Injured & Special Populations.
Kriss is also an Independent Consultant for Arbonne and a licensed NY Real Estate Salesperson. Most importantly Kriss is a mother to her amazing daughter.
She specializes in injury prevention and recovery, Kriss loves being able to help people become healthier, happier individuals by transforming their minds and bodies!