Christie Baumgartner
Christie is a Power, Flow, Hatha and Meditation teacher at YYOGA.
Expect challenging but thoughtful sequencing, easeful transitions and lots of learning in Christie's classes.
About Christie, in her own words:
I love spontaneity, but need stability! The mat provides me with both. My passion for creative expression came to life at a very young age through adventures in my backyard and dance parties in my living room. I pursued studies in dance that led me to a degree from Ryerson. When I walked away from my dance career I realized it was not only a means of self-expression, it was a way for me to ‘let go’, and an exhilarating form of mental therapy.
When I discovered the practice of yoga, I felt as if I were home. The freedom, creativity and release I had experienced in dance transformed into my spiritual practice. I acquired my 200hr teacher training in 2008, and my love affair with yoga continues to inspire me towards personal inquiry.
It seems like most of the unhappiness in the world comes from a deep feeling of being alone, separate from the beauty around us. Through teaching I hope to bring awareness to the power of community, what it means to live with integrity and treat oneself and others with compassion and love.
For me I feel most connected when I am strong in body and mind. I believe that all styles of yoga have their own benefits and that a well-rounded practice is key.
Breath is life, and gratitude is the ultimate cure.
@alittlecbaum
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Power for a Strong Back (45 min) — with Christie Baumgartner
Build strength and balance through a dynamic and challenging sequence of postures. YYOGA Power is usually practiced in a room that is heated at 32 degrees, however this is not mandatory or necessary to get the most out of this class.
Christie leads you through a sequence that works on strength...
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Meet Christie Baumgartner
Meet YYOGA Power, Flow, Hatha and Meditation teacher, Christie.
About Christie, in her own words:
I love spontaneity, but need stability! The mat provides me with both. My passion for creative expression came to life at a very young age through adventures in my backyard and dance parties in m... -
Power Yoga Pick-Me-Up (15 min) — with Christie Baumgartner
Build strength and balance through a dynamic and challenging sequence of postures in this quick 15 minute power sequence, designed to energize and get you started for your day.
YYOGA Power is usually practiced in a room that is heated at 32 degrees, however this is not mandatory or necessary ...
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Tutorial: How to do Flying Pigeon (3 min) — Christie Baumgartner
As a subscriber, you get ad-free access to all of our YouTube tutorials and videos as well! Here's a 3-minute tutorial on how to do flying pigeon from Christie.
Before attempting this pose, please ensure you have already practiced to warm up, have done some outer hip opening, core stabilizing ...
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Tutorial: How to do Wheel Pose (5 min) — with Christie Baumgartner
A 5-minute, step-by-step tutorial on how to set up for and practice wheel pose with YYOGA teacher, Christie. You'll need a yoga mat for this practice.
We recommend watching the tutorial first before practicing it so you can view Christie's alignment adjustments.
The activities in this vid...
