Chris Hinkle (he/him) began his yoga journey in Washington, DC, in 2017 when a friend taught an informal class at a party. He began learning primarily Power and Ashtanga styles and became involved in Stonewall Yoga in DC and Richmond, VA, to advocate for yoga in queer spaces. After moving to Rochester in 2022, he decided to undergo teacher training and over the next two years completed a 200-hour certification at Tru Yoga, a 50-hour certificate in Rocket® Yoga from David Kyle, and a 300-hour with Shri Vinyasa Yoga. Chris loves a more athletic practice with plenty of opportunities for hand balances and inversions while also valuing the meditative aspect of movement. He has been teaching part-time since August 2023 and maintains two weekly classes on his schedule.