Kristin Persson

Gallery Owner

Kristin has been a closet artist since childhood. She is now emerging as an artist, facilitator, and educator committed to providing opportunities for individuals and groups to rediscover the artist within. She is dedicated to holding space for emerging artists and supporting their growth and art journeys. Kristin contributes to work displayed in the Kokoro Art Gallery as well as leading many of the art workshops in the Creative Lounge. She is a licensed psychologist who has found meaning in using art in therapy with children, adolescents, and adults of all ages. Kristin is the owner of Kokoro Art Gallery and Creative Lounge.

Morokia

Artist

Morokia is a visionary artist whose work reflects images from places he’s visited, his mind, and his soul. Morokia’s art contains and expresses energy through the intersection of line, color, and content. He often creates using both hands simultaneously, producing work that contains energy and balance in spirit. His work frequently highlights kundalini, energy, mythic creatures and guides, as well as spirit animals. Born an artist, Morokia’s work is influenced by his life in the U.S., Mexico, Hawaii, and Colombia. Morokia currently lives in San Diego, CA.

Mauri Hays

Yoga Instructor

I began my yoga journey in 2014 after hurting my back in a bike accident.  For over a year I tried traditional medicine, chiropractic medicine, and weekly massages.  During this time a friend suggested Bikram Yoga. In my first class I thought I was going to die, but few hours later I felt relief.  Because of the relief I continued to return to class ultimately finding total relief of the pain.   As my yoga journey continued, I ventured into other styles of yoga (Vinyasa, Yin and Hatha). 

Yoga is the journey of self not just an aerobic exercise but a journey of mind body connection. As a result I felt a calling to share how yoga can be integrated into anyone’s life regardless of age or abilities.

In my spare time I enjoying cooking, quilting and playing with my Whippet Q.

Vinyasa Flow Certified 2022  Yin Yoga Certified 2023

Sydney Lindquist

Poetry Readings

Sydney Lindquist is a wife and mother of two children pursuing her dreams of becoming a writer, artist, public speaker, and changemaker. She has her bachelor’s degree in psychology and master’s degree in environmental science. Along with her many other science, societal, and historical interests, her education fuels her writing. With her words, she hopes to inspire others to face and overcome life’s challenges head-on and create a more wonderful world for ourselves and every living thing around us.

Amanda Rose

Yoga Instructor

Holistic Health Practitioner, Yoga Instructor, Reiki Master, Certified Breathwrok Instructor, and Certified Meditation Teacher 

Amanda Rose is a Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, an E-RYT Certified Yoga Instructor of Hatha, Vinyasa, Yin, Restorative, and Aerial Yoga. She is also a Certified Massage Therapist and Reiki Master Teacher, Certified Meditation Teacher and Breathwork Instructor. She has been practicing and teaching in San Diego for over 25 years. Her energy is fluent and dedicated to Yoga, Massage, Reiki, Crystal and Stone Therapy, Chakra Balancing, Ayurvedic practices and more. When she isn’t in the studio you can find her at the beach with her toes in the sand. 

Heather Tone

Jewelry Workshops

Heather is a born and raised San Diegan who found passion in jewelry-making 12 years ago.  Like all crafters, she started simple and then slowly added to her repertoire.  She also started realizing that this was a type of therapy for her when times started becoming stressful; she could throw herself into a project and come out creating something beautiful.  When she’s not making jewelry or immersed in her 9-5 scientist position (I know…complete opposite end of the spectrum!), she enjoys family time with her husband and 2-year old daughter.