Meet Cristina
Bringing Awareness Through Movement
Hi, I’m Cristina. I’m so glad you’re here.
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Welcome to a space designed for you to feel at home while you explore agency in your own movement journey. Whether you are seeking the precision of Iyengar Yoga or the specialized support of Restore Your Core™ (RYC®), my goal is to meet you exactly where you are.
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With nearly 20 years as a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher (CIYT™) and a specialization in postpartum rehabilitation, I guide students toward body integration—bringing mind, breath, and movement into one cohesive experience. My classes, held both in-person and online via Zoom, are tailor-made to ensure they are accessible, ever-evolving, and supportive of your unique needs.
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EMPOWERING YOUR POST-PARTUM RECOVERY
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My passion for postpartum health was born from my own struggle to find a safe, comprehensive path back to exercise. There is a significant gap in education regarding core and pelvic floor health; I am here to help you close it.
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I focus on retraining your reflexive core stability—helping your body become responsive and supportive again. My approach is respectful and empowering, guiding you to reconnect with your strength through every phase of life.
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~ Be Balanced. Be Bright. Be Bold. ~​​
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IYENGAR YOGA FOR SPORTS
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As an active swimmer and runner, I understand the impact of high-intensity sports. I use the precision of Iyengar Yoga to help athletes reduce impact, increase flexibility, and build functional strength.
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Whether you are a runner, a swimmer, or a weekend warrior, there is always a way to modify the practice to balance your athletic training.​
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MY JOURNEY
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Originally from Italy and currently based in Ethiopia with my family, I hold a doctorate in Public Health Economics. This background fuels my love for precision, structure, and evidence-based movement. Bringing a unique blend of structure and soul to every class.
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I have spent the last two decades teaching across three continents, sharing the joy of "iYoga On The Move" with students from all walks of life.
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I am dedicated to helping You take that "single step" toward a more integrated, empowered life.​
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iYoga On The Move starting from Within
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For a complete and current list of my certifications, please refer to the 'My Training and Experience' section.
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"A journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step"
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Why Iyengar Yoga?
Cultivating a Passion for Learning and Inquiry
It can help with
Increased Flexibility
Iyengar Yoga isn't about how deep you can bend—it’s about how well you build your range of motion. By using props, we ensure every practitioner can experience the benefits of a pose with precision, ease and no pain.
Stand Taller
Focus on alignment to wake up the deep, stabilizing muscles that support your spine. Improve your posture, breathe easier, and move with a new sense of confidence and less physical strain.
A Calmer Mind
Experience "meditation in action." By focusing deeply on the alignment of each pose, you learn to quiet the mental chatter and stay present. The more you practice, the calmer your mind—on and off your mat.
Pain relief
Backed by studies, Iyengar Yoga is a powerful tool for relieving chronic neck and back pain. By targeting deep-seated tension and improving spinal alignment, the practice offers a path to lasting comfort.
Strengthen & Tone
Build strength through stability. The physical demand of holding each asana tones the body and develops "intelligent" muscles that are as strong as they are flexible.
Fundamentals & Beyond
Perfect for mastering the basics while building a lifelong practice. This systematic approach works every part of your body, creating functional strength and refined muscle definition.
Kind Words
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Shared Journey
Movement is a personal path, but we don’t have to walk it alone. These are some of the reflections from the students, mothers, and athletes I’ve been honored to guide.
Their progress is my greatest inspiration.
Why Restore Your Core ?
Empowering Women Through Body and Mind Awareness
It can help with
Reflexive Core Strength
Move beyond "core exercises" to true core training. The RYC® program offers safe, effective rehabilitation for postpartum recovery and Diastasis Recti. Whether you gave birth months or years ago, it is never too late to move functionally.
Relieve Back Pain
Easing back pain isn't complicated when you have the right tools. Learn to reduce spinal stress by training your core to provide natural support. Through functional movement, you can build a resilient, healthy back for the long term.
Pelvic Floor Health
When the muscles and structure of the pelvis are compromised, the whole body feels it. Learn evidence-based exercises to address pelvic floor issues at the root, providing long-term relief and sustainable functional support.
Knowledge and Awareness
Connection and Control
Strength and Stability
Align, Move, Restore
DRA & Abdominal Repair
Diastasis Recti (abdominal separation) is common but shouldn't be ignored. Learn what this separation means for your function and how the RYC® program can help you repair and retrain your abdominal wall for a stronger, more supportive core function.
Training With Confidence
Rebuild from the inside out. Our RYC®-informed workouts do more than just tone; they rehab your core and pelvic floor for real-world movement. Achieve a stronger, more resilient body that’s built for an active life.
BE INQUISITIVE HAVE COMPASSION BE ACCOUNTABLE HAVE FUN
