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Christina Phares


Born and raised in San Diego, Christina was first introduced to yoga while teaching English as a Second Language in South Korea. Her Korean yoga instructor helped her further understand the mind-body connection.

After four years in Korea, Christina returned to the United States and settled in Chicago, where she completed her 200-Hour Yoga Alliance Approved Teacher Training in the style of Baptiste Power Vinyasa. Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga is a combination of yoga traditions, including Ashtanga and Iyengar.

Since then, she's accumulated training and experience in trauma-informed yoga, somatics, yoga for special populations, such as people with physical disabilities and older adults, and people struggling with mental health issues, such as anxiety and depression

Christina worked in Yoga Studio Management for 7 years, helping small business owners attract, grow & maintain their clientele. After helping others realize their dreams, she decided it was time to focus on her own vision of offering tools for introspection, empowering people to learn more about themselves & take charge of their own well-being.

Christina considers herself to be a loving, supportive guide; through exploration & curiosity we work together to find a path that works best for you. Her genuine passion for community, movement, integrity & service permeates every aspect of her business.

Through the rich practice of somatic yoga and her background in Nursing and Education, her goal is to educate and inspire clients to be authentic and true to themselves.

Christina's unique life experiences allow her to deeply connect and tailor to your specific needs.

Dear friend, please understand that it won't be easy, but it will be worth it. I'll be with you, encouraging and supporting you every step of the way.

Licenses | Education | Experience


  • 7 Years of Yoga Studio Management & Small Business Marketing
  • Reiki 1 & 2 Certified
  • 18 Hours of Yin Yoga Teacher Training
  • 16.5 Hours of Breathing & Meditation Training
  • Anatomy for Yoga by Paul Grilley - https://pranamaya.com/
  • B.A. English Literature & Writing
  • Fully Bilingual in Spanish
  • Certified Nurse Assistant

Christina's Personal Life


When Christina isn't teaching yoga, you can find her singing, reading, writing, hiking & spending time with family & friends. She is also a musical theater geek that loves to randomly sing whenever & wherever she goes.

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