Owner of Yoga & Friends, Christina began her yoga training in 1995 with Alice Percy-Strauss, owner and creator of the In-Tu-It Yoga system and the Yogatzu Institute. In the year of 2000, she received her 1st certification, and took her 1st workshop with John Friend, for 250+ hours of training in the Anusara style of yoga. Christina studied in Chicago at The Temple of Kriya Yoga, where she received an additional certification in 2002.

​​​ ​ Over the past 20 years of practice and teachings, Christina continues her training through classes and workshops. In addition to already mentioned teachers, she has taken classes/workshops with: Eric Schiffman, Rodney Yee, Angela Farmer, Gurmukh, Dona Holleman, Mitchel Blier, Judith Lasater, Jamie and Justin Allison, Siana Sherman and many other great teachers of our time.
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 Alongside her yoga training, Christina studied karate for 8 years. She accomplished her 2nd degree Brown belt in 2001.
Her journey to become a Reiki practitioner began in the early 2000s. She later received her 3rd degree as a Reiki practitioner and teacher in 2003. Currently, Christina is teaching her students, Bowspring Yoga, a 21st Century body- mind alignment method focusing on balancing health through optimal posture, and positive attitude; founded by Desi Springer and John Friend.
Christina's Classes:
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​Friday 8-9am - "Bowspring" Yoga w/Chairs
Saturday 8-9:30am - "Bowspring" Yoga
Sunday 8-9:30am - Cardio w/Kick​​​​​