Cristina
Tarantola

In 2009, she completed her first 200-hour training at Yoga Union for Back Care & Scoliosis. Alison West taught her how to balance impeccable instruction in alignment and Pranayama. Her rigorous, Iyengar-inspired program included a certification in teaching on an Iyengar-style rope wall and Yoga for Back Care. Cristina followed with a 75-hour advanced intensive training for experienced teachers with Schuyler Grant on The Art of Teaching Kula Style Yoga, deepening her knowledge of anatomy and a year-long course with Leslie Kaminoff at the Breathing Project. She was also on the faculty of Katonah Yoga, and studied with Zach Dacuk. In this 6-month module, Cristina gained a deeper understanding of human anatomy and movement dynamics to create intelligent sequences in a yoga flow class. She also took part in a three month long “intensive and advanced” module with Zach hosted at Kula in 2015.

Cristina seeks to create space and strength in the body and in the mind in order to create space in life through a grounding, challenging, expansive and uplifting practice. Her dedication to yoga is deeply fueled by the great inspiration and gratitude for her teachers, Alison West, Carrie Owerko, Schuyler Grant, David Regelin, the Kula community, and many others who have deeply touched her heart. Yoga is her life long journey and a true dedication to others.