About Chris

Father

Chris was born and raised in NY. He moved to Oregon in 1991 to complete his bachelor’s degree and to live in the beautiful Northwest. In Oregon Chris discovered yoga, community and his love of nature. These rich experiences inspired Chris‘ heart’s awakening to deep peace, healing and love. He moved to Minnesota in 2004 and has a beautiful 9-year-old daughter named Hazel. Chris enjoys bicycling, gardening, and handstands.

Teacher

Chris has been teaching yoga for the past fifteen years. He is owner of Big River BodyWorks in St. Paul, a studio offering yoga classes, private lessons, workshops, and massage therapy. Chris has studied yoga with a wide variety of teachers most significantly, John Friend. Since meeting John in 1998, Chris has been a dedicated student and teacher of Anusara Yoga. He weaves poetry, heart based themes, detailed alignment instruction and gentle encouragement into his classes. He bows with gratitude to all of his teachers on this life’s journey.

Healer

In 1999 Chris attended the Oregon School of Massage and became licensed as a massage therapist. He has continued his bodywork training with over 500 hrs of Thai massage study, including two extensive trips to Thailand and Laos. His studies also include yoga therapeutics and ongoing study of Cranio-Sacral therapy. Compassion, curiosity and devotion continue to inspire and inform his healing work. Chris is a nationally certified massage practitioner and is the owner of Big River BodyWorks.