Clean & Cleanse Profile: Krissy Jones & Chloe Kernaghan of SKY TING Yoga

Walking into SKY TING Yoga’s Tribeca studio, you’re met with a down to earth welcoming vibe that’s 100% intentional. Co-owners Krissy Jones and Chloe Kernaghan have made it their mission to offer an approachable space for their community, including everyone from beginners to yogi extraordinaires, to fine-tune their practices. From the cozy cushions strewn about to the friendly teachers, SKY TING Yoga is not only the place you go to connect with your chi but also to connect with others. Krissy and Chloe took a break in their day to share some of their favorite things, including their go-to 5-minute mini workout, smoothie recipes, and what’s in their gym bags. 

The first thing I do when I wake up is…
Lay in bed for 15-20 minutes, then I splash water on my face, make lemon water and breakfast, brush my teeth, and usually head out the door! I try not to check my phone until I’m leaving the house. 

I feel strongest when…
I’m doing something healthy, and something I love - teaching yoga, doing yoga, taking a dance class, or learning a new skill! 

To stay motivated, I…
Surround myself with interesting/inspiring individuals. There are so many who inspire me in NEW YORK! I love learning new things - from Chinese Medicine to ceramics. 

The move that yields the best results is…
Rounded plough pose! It’s the best way to get over an emotion and change your attitude! It’s such a great pose that allows you to zoom in, focus on your breath, and transform! 

If I only have 5 minutes to exercise, I will…
Do a few sun salutations or water salutations! Just a few of these make me feel more fluid and energized and are complete practices. 

One fitness (or yoga) tip that may surprise you is…
If you’re a beginner, don’t put yourself in the front of the class or the back of the class! Be in the middle where you can see people on all sides of you. 

My gym bag is packed with…
Rose water, lip balm, Nike clothes, H20, organic deodorant. 

The beauty product I can’t live without is…
Egyptian Magic - I use it as lip balm, face oil, or hand cream!

My favorite Laundress product is…
I LOVE the Delicate Wash! 

My pump up song is…
Right now it’s Drake's "Passionfruit". My throwback jam is Eve/Gwen Stefani's "Let Me Blow Ya Mind."

The treat I’ll never give up is…
Croissants. 

When I want to relax, I…
Take a bath, meditate, go to the spa. 

My favorite smoothie or juice recipe is…
Spinach, Cucumber, Lemon, Ginger, Pineapple. 

I incorporate clean living by…
Recycling, using organic/natural products, eating well, not being wasteful.

The first thing I do when I wake up is…
Take a moment to wash up and use the restroom and have a glass of water before sitting for 20 minutes in meditation. 

I feel strongest when…
I'm teaching yoga to our incredible SKY TING community. There's a wonderful feeling of support from students in our space, which empowers me in the work :) 

To stay motivated, I…
Listen to great music, go see inspiring art and performances, talk to friends that are working on things they love! It all helps :)  

The move that yields the best results is…
For me, this changes based on the season and what's going on in my world. All of the poses in the practice are potent if you know how to use them... I can always rely on my headstand practice, rounded plough, and legs up the wall to help me rebalance. 

If I only have 5 minutes to exercise, I will…
Roll through a few cat/cows and pigeon poses... I always feel better when I'm in my hips!  

One fitness (or yoga) tip that may surprise you is…
Some of the fundamental yoga postures are the hardest, there are less connections/folds/fits like in more advanced postures. However, we start with the simpler postures to understand the primary hinges and turns in the body -- once you learn to fit yourself, the rest of the practice unfolds. 

My gym bag is packed with…
Pretty much the same as Krissy... hehehe... water bottle, yoga tights, lip balm, rose oil, and a pink lip/cheek stain for post class. 

The beauty product I can’t live without is…
My face oil serum... my skin runs dry, so this is like a much needed, large glass of water for my skin. 

My favorite Laundress product is…
I've gotten really into the Scented Vinegar cleaner - my favorite new home cleaner!!!  

My pump up song is…
I always fall back to New Order's "Ceremony"... or Beyoncé on shuffle.  

The treat I’ll never give up is…
I love lots of treats... but if I had to pick one it would be a dark chocolate bar with almonds and sea salt. 

When I want to relax, I…
Head to the ocean.  

My favorite smoothie or juice recipe is…
Spinach, banana, some kind of berry, coconut oil, coconut water, chia seeds.

The treat I’ll never give up is…
I love lots of treats... but if I had to pick one it would be a dark chocolate bar with almonds and sea salt. 

When I want to relax, I…
Head to the ocean.  

My favorite smoothie or juice recipe is…
Spinach, banana, some kind of berry, coconut oil, coconut water, chia seeds.

I incorporate clean living by…
Being specific about the types of products I use and take in. I’m also constantly working on ways to lessen my carbon footprint -- biking more, trash pick-ups, recycling as much as possible!!!