An admitted Dharma Bum, Zen Lunatic, and Soldier of Freedom... Chris first got introduced to hot yoga while training for The 24 hours of Moab mountian bike race. After his first practice he was extremely challenged and humbled. After 12 years of consistent practice he is extremely challenged, and humbled (although it is a bit easier : ) Chris received his 200 hour Yoga Alliance certification in 2002 from Jimmy Barkan. He has spent approximately 10,000 teaching hours in a hot yoga studio, taught annual retreats in Costa Rica, and has been a senior facilitator of the 200 Yoga Alliance certification at Empowered Yoga over the last seven years. 

Chris finds inspiration from watching new students develop mind control, discipline, courage, and unlocking the healer within. His classes are a mixture of lightness, accountability, compassion and shiny, happy, sweaty people. 

In his free time he finds creative expression through cooking, and inspiration from traveling, reading, and outdoor adventure.