Chris has been practicing yoga for over seventeen years and teaching for the past twelve years. Chris' teaching style is supportive, playful and he encourages students of all abilities to participate. Using the alignment priciples of Anusara yoga and philosophy from yoga texts and scriptures, Chris' classes are educational and inspiring. Classes are designed to be both uplifting and very relaxing.

In 1995 Chris began his studies of Thai Massage. In 2000 Chris graduated from the Oregon School of Massage, in Portland, OR and began his massage practice. He continued his studies of Thai Massage and assisted teaching with teacher, D'vorah Swarzman from 2001 - 2005. Chris deepened his knowledge of this ancient healing art in Thailand in 2006 where he spent a month with his teacher, Pichest Boonthume. In 2007 Chris returned to SE Asia to continue his studies of Thai Massage in Laos. His gives thanks to all of his teachers.

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