Yoga-Aroma Therapy is a wellness experience that fuses the neuroscience of olfaction with the somatic practice of yoga. We believe scent is one of the most direct pathways to the limbic system — the part of the brain that governs mood, memory, and emotion. By pairing carefully crafted aromatherapy with guided movement, we help people shift how they feel in the moment, whether that means finding grounding, easing anxiety, or opening the heart.

Our experiences are designed for groups seeking something deeper than a standard class or team-building activity. We serve private groups, corporate teams looking to elevate their retreats and brands wanting to create unforgettable activations through scent. Every participant leaves with a custom blended scent — a rollerball or aroma mist born from the intersection of science, intuition, and botanical artistry.

Yoga-Aroma was started by Kristin Fraser, founder of The Grapeseed Co. in Santa Barbara, CA. It blends over 20 years of Kristin's expertise in natural skincare formulation, essential oils, and aromapsychology with her deep passion for teaching and yoga—and her own powerful healing journey.

After surviving running barefoot from her house during a fire, she learned various modalities to treat PTSD and anxiety. Kristin discovered firsthand how intentional scent, movement, and breath can shift emotional states, release stored trauma, and support profound psychological healing and well-being.

Through her signature sessions, Kristin teaches you how to change your mood, support emotional balance, and address specific psychological needs using essential oil blends, yoga, and breathwork.

Kristin is a certified Yoga Alliance RYT 200 Teacher and a graduate of the inaugural AromaPsychology Program at The Tisserand Institute. Kristin holds a Master of Science from Boston University Wheelock College of Education & Human Development, and a Bachelor of Science in Inclusive Education from Syracuse University.