Chrisandra has been loving yoga since 1996. Her teaching draws upon the wisdom of the masters, and the sacred knowledge found within perseverance to a spiritual and physical practice. She is dedicated to yoga as a path of awakening, and to enlightening others on the journey.

Training:
Chrisandra has studied primarily within the Krishnamacharya lineage of yoga. She graduated from Piedmont Yoga Studio's Advanced Studies Teacher Training (725 hrs), and has completed Level 2 of Andrey Lappa's Universal Yoga Training Course (160 hrs). She has also been greatly inspired by Richard Freeman, Ana Forrest, Shandor Ramete and her good friend, Jamie Lindsay.

Classes:
Practice emphasizes concentration and internal awareness to cultivate the intelligence of the body and to create a state of balanced consciousness. Asana practice incorporates static strength poses, dynamic movement with breath, energy locks, breath retention and a dash of bliss. Each class is unique, addressing individual needs within the dynamic of the group. Please share any injuries and concerns you may have, as well as areas in which you wish to develop.

Dharma:
Chrisandra teaches private and public classes in the Bay Area, the staff at Yoga Journal and co-leads annual retreats in Mexico. She has made several pilgrimages to India and is forever grateful to be able to integrate the time-honored philosophies and spiritual practices of the East in her life in the West.