Name: Criss
Lives in: Riverdale, New York City
From: I was born in Venezuela to Colombian parents. I grew up between Valencia, Venezuela, and the US (Texas and Illinois). For the last six years, I’ve been living in Spain and recently came back to the US.
Occupation: I am the Partnerships Manager at Cloud Sangha. I’m also an author of a book called Pertenæcer: Eight-Week Mindfulness and Meditation Training and Practices for Latinx Immigrants in the United States. And I’m a coach/consultant on mindfulness for Latine.
Tell us your first three jobs (ever!): First I was a babysitter, then a server at Fuddruckers Restaurant, and then a sales associate at The Limited.
Zodiac sign?: Leo
What do you love about Greece: The history and the beaches!
Tell us something most people don’t know about you: I am the youngest of three children and the only one that has lived far from my family for most of my adult life.
First time you tried Kundalini Yoga? More than 15 years ago in Miami beach.
Tell us your top tip to combat climate change: Recycle and shop for food mindfully (buy less processed food to cut back on the packaging).
Anything else you’d like us to know?: I am excited to share Cloud Sangha with you! If you would like to experience mindfulness with an online community, please take advantage of our free 30-day trial to see what it is all about.