Overview
Christie Yoga provides therapeutic yoga instruction informed by Christie Hall’s personal journey with severe back pain, joint degeneration, and fibromyalgia. Her approach is grounded in Iyengar tradition, emphasizing precision, alignment, and props to make yoga accessible to all bodies, particularly those with injuries or chronic conditions. She holds credentials as a certified yoga therapist (c-IAYT) and Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200), with extensive study under senior Iyengar teachers. Classes are offered both online via Zoom and in-person at FUN Yoga Studio in Riverside, Grand Terrace Senior Center, and other venues, with specialized programming including yoga therapy sessions, workshops, and retreats. Her practical, anatomy-informed teaching helps students find physical relief and emotional transformation through adaptable practice.
Yoga Format
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Studio Amenities
Studio Pricing
| Plan Name | Duration | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| 1 Week | 1 Week | $18 |
Studio Business Hours
| Day | Status | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | Open | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
| Tuesday | Open | 2:00 pm – 3:00 pm |
| Wednesday | Close | – |
| Thursday | Close | – |
| Friday | Open | 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm |
| Saturday | Close | – |
| Sunday | Close | – |
Studio in Details
A Teacher’s Personal Journey Informs Every Class
Christie Hall’s yoga practice is deeply personal, born from her own physical challenges and transformative experiences. She began studying yoga in 1995 due to severe back pain that left her nearly unable to walk, finding relief through regular practice that inspired her to start teaching in 1997. Her approach is grounded in decades of personal struggle with joint and disc degeneration, artificial hip implants, spinal instability, mild scoliosis, and fibromyalgia. This lived experience gives her a unique perspective that visitors describe as understanding and compassionate. One person called her “the best yoga teacher ever” and noted she is “a must, even if you are just starting out.” Christie describes herself as “a teacher with no woo-woo,” focusing instead on practical, anatomy-informed instruction. Her teaching philosophy is heavily influenced by the Iyengar tradition, which emphasizes precision, alignment, and the use of props to make yoga accessible to all bodies.
Her journey extends beyond physical healing. Christie shares that yoga has transformed her life emotionally and mentally, helping her find courage where there was fear, contentment after decades of frustration, and peace where there was anger. This personal transformation informs her teaching approach, which balances physical therapeutics with emotional support. Visitors have expressed gratitude for this holistic perspective, with one noting she was “there for me when I shed my tears early on and shared my joy at the end.” Another mentioned she helped them see “that it is okay for yoga to be different for everyone.” Her background includes extensive study with senior Iyengar teachers since 1997, including Karin O’Bannon, Manouso Manos, and even B.K.S. Iyengar himself at a 2005 conference. She holds multiple credentials, including certification as a yoga therapist (c-IAYT) with the International Association of Yoga Therapists and status as an Experienced Registered Yoga Teacher (E-RYT 200) with Yoga Alliance.
Therapeutic Focus and Accessible Instruction
Christie specializes in assisting students struggling with physical problems, particularly those dealing with injury, chronic pain, or mobility limitations. She explicitly states, “I understand the fear of re-injury that often results” from physical challenges, drawing directly from her own medical history. Her classes are built around therapeutic yoga modifications and careful anatomical understanding, with a master’s degree in human movement informing her approach. This makes her instruction particularly suitable for people with joint issues, spinal conditions, or those recovering from injuries. She teaches that “if you can breathe and think, you can do yoga,” emphasizing that students don’t need to be flexible or strong to begin. Her methodology follows Iyengar principles of using props—walls for balance and back protection, straps for reach, blocks when the floor is distant—to adapt poses to individual needs.
Her teaching extends to specific populations, including prenatal students and veterans, with free classes previously offered at March Air Reserve Base. She believes yoga can help “athletes, or anyone engaged in every day life, recover from injuries and prevent them.” For those who cannot sit or stand, she mentions restorative forms of yoga that can be done even during illness or treatments like chemotherapy. Instruction is available in both English and Spanish, with ten years of experience teaching yoga and anatomy in Spanish. Christie’s practical advice for newcomers is straightforward: “Just show up!” She recommends avoiding eating two hours before class, wearing stretchy non-binding clothing (preferably tights or shorts so she can see alignment), and not drinking much water immediately beforehand. Visitors appreciate her ability to make challenging poses accessible through simple modifications, with one noting she “instilled in me an excitement to share my yoga wisdom with others.”
Multiple Venues and Diverse Programming
Christie teaches through various channels, offering flexibility for different preferences and needs. She conducts sessions both online and in-person, with in-person options including her in-home studio, on-patio spaces, and established yoga studios. Her primary in-person location is the FUN Yoga Studio in Riverside, where she teaches multiple weekly classes. She also teaches at the Grand Terrace Senior Center and has previously taught through Riverside City College, Moreno Valley College, Cal State San Bernardino, UCR Extension, and Inland Empire Health Plan community centers. Online offerings include interactive classes via Zoom on Tuesdays and Wednesdays mornings, plus special interest series on Sundays and Thursday afternoons focusing on specific topics. These online sessions include recording links for later viewing.
Her programming includes several distinct formats. Yoga therapy sessions are offered on Fridays at FUN Yoga Studio and Mondays/Wednesdays at Grand Terrace Senior Center, described as “Iyengar Yoga-based” classes that “adapt to the needs of any individual attending.” She states, “No matter the obstacles you might be facing, if you can get in the door, Christie will work alongside you to find a way through.” She also conducts workshop-style series focusing on philosophy, asana, and pranayama, with scholarships available. For those seeking more immersive experiences, she organizes retreats like Paris and Hawaii intensives for groups of four or more. Additional specialized workshops include “Yoga for Golfers” to improve swing control and putting. Private and semi-private sessions are available for those needing individualized attention, including athletes, people with physical limitations, or those requiring post-illness modifications. She maintains a YouTube channel with short how-to videos for poses like headstands and handstands, using doorways, walls, and chairs to make inversions accessible. Visitors do not mention specific details about studio amenities like showers, lockers, or retail boutiques.