Yogi Chris is a Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 500) and Continuing Education Provider (YACEP) with Yoga Alliance, which acknowledges the completion of a yoga teacher training with Registered Yoga Schools (RYS) Twist Yoga and Bhakti Yogshala.

Yogi Chris developed his passion for yoga from discovering the profound benefits of the practice.  After a long and successful career in semiconductor and high tech industries, he retired early to pursue his love of yoga, deepening his personal practice under the teaching of several of Portland area’s most respected Yoga experts. He completed his RYT 200 registered yoga teacher training certification from Yoga Alliance Foundation and subsequent mentorship  training at RYS Twist Yoga in 2017. He completed his RYT 500 certification with RYS Bhakti Yogshala school in December 2020. His practice is rooted in the solid foundations of B.K.S. Iyengar yoga with branches extending to the many styles of yoga commonly practiced today. Chris is highly skilled in anatomical alignment, range of motion, and flexibility. He receives great joy in helping others discover their own yoga practice, bringing them strength of body and peace of mind. He is eager to share the happiness yoga has given him with others as they uncover their own unique path to health and enlightenment.