Krissy Shields is the creator of The Lotus, a center at the intersection of wellness, art, and advocacy. For over 20 years, she fosters well-being through embodied movement, spiritual herbalism and collective care. She has empowered women and families, rooted in a passion for social justice and maternal health. Krissy has led yoga teacher trainings across the U.S. and taught in diverse settings—from homeless shelters to prisons to public schools. She created the premiere yoga training Maha Mama in NYC to teach yoga teachers and Grow! a gardening tool for kids to connect with nature during the pandemic. Krissy lives with her family between Hell’s Kitchen and the Catskills, where she practices deep reciprocity with the land.