Barre Essentials with Cristina

This dynamic class is set at the barre, utilizing a mix of light weights, props, core connected isometric movements, and easy to follow supported drills for optimum results! No ballet experience required for this upbeat follow along fusion class. All levels welcome:)

Cristina Charles is a seasoned life long Yogi, born to Yogi parents, trained in both Hatha and Kriya Yogas respectively, and later in Iyengar, Cristina has a rich history and enduring foundation in Yoga. She is also a diverse Fitness Trainer, and student of Dance, from Ballet to Latin Styles, and has taught Fitness classes in NYC and throughout the Hudson Valley for nearly 20 years,with over a decade blessed to teach at the beatific Emerson Spa – Fitness Studio. She is also an Integrated Energy Therapist, Reiki Practitioner, and Intuitive Artist, certified in a variety of Fitness and Healing Art Modalities to their Advanced Levels.  She loves choreographing unique personalized combinations to suit her client’s needs, and is passionate about Cross Fitness, Tabata Cardio Bursts, Ballet Barre and Core Focused Conditioning which she balances with her first love, Yoga:)

Cristina lives by the late great Maya Angelou’s words, “As you learn, teach”. This tenet has kept her a curious student and inspired teacher as she travels. She is also a devoted Wife and Mother, and her Husband and Sons founded Sweet Dreams Organic Ice Cream Parlor in Woodstock, NY.

What’s included: mat