Christine Moore Yoga Teacher Spotlight

Yoga Teacher Spotlight: Christine Moore

Christine Moore is an experienced yoga therapist whose lifelong journey—from childhood yoga in a one-room schoolhouse to guiding trauma-informed practices and Goddess circles—has shaped her mission to bring healing, presence, and empowerment to under-resourced communities through yoga.

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Christine Moore

Location: Palisade, Colorado

Studio/Affiliation: Several locations

Types of Yoga: Hatha Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Trauma-Informed Yoga, Accessible Yoga

Yoga Certifications: E-RYT 500, IAYT, YACEP


Christine Moore Yoga Teacher Spotlight

Yoga Teacher Spotlight

What inspired you to start practicing yoga, and how did it lead to teaching?

"My yoga tale has unraveled through years of varied life experiences. I will share some of the lesser knowns about this wonderful journey that offers me hope, sanity, grounding and a wealth of treasures to spend my lifetime as a student of.

When I was living in a small mountain town outside of Boulder in the 60s, Gold Hill, I attended the one-room school there. We had guest teachers, and weekly this gorgeous woman showed up to teach us yoga. I was smitten and taken with it.

Later in life, through belly dancing, which I began enjoying in 1971, my interest grew with each dancer incorporating yoga. When I began teaching dance, I attended a yoga teacher training to improve my dancing. Little did I know how this would unlock a wealth of philosophy and narrative that spoke to my heart and soul.

About 9 years ago, I plunged deeply into Goddess Studies and began my initiation and certifications in the tantric aspect of yoga."

What style(s) of yoga do you teach, and what draws you to these practices?

"I mostly teach trauma-informed yoga therapy. I sprinkle in yoga philosophy and storytelling as it might fit with each group of students. Through much early grief in my young life, I found the way to Seva Yoga.

I enjoy working with a variety of under-resourced communities, including veterans, cancer survivors, stroke survivors, and people with a variety of injuries. This led me to becoming a yoga therapist through IAYT.

My favorite thing, though very different, is leading monthly Goddess Sister circles where we study different deities each session. These sustainable stories and energies speak to us as we self-discover and connect with our divine essence."

How has yoga transformed your life personally and professionally?

"My life has been enriched by practicing yoga, keeping me calm through stormy times. A meditation course I attended in Boulder while my son was in Afghanistan helped me truly understand presence. Meditation helped me stay present instead of spiraling into fear.

I have worked with The Give Back Yoga Foundation for 10 years, helping distribute yoga mats to under-resourced communities, refugees, and those impacted by natural disasters.

Last year, my passion took me to India, where I was able to visit many sacred spaces I teach about. This truly deepened my connection to yoga."

What is your teaching philosophy, and how do you bring it into your classes?

"I enjoy bringing in elements of yoga's vast teachings, in a timely way, to benefit students with global and personal events that may be impacting them, events that are impacting me.

I like to "read the room." Coming in with a prepared theme, I often shift in accordance to what shows up in front of me. I think this allows an unraveling that can and does impact body mind and spirit. I am not a person to practice with for high impact physical yoga. We move into more subtle observations and I always incorporate options for differing abilities. 

My sessions are not only accessible which I have trained in for years, but inclusive. 
I create a safe space. "

What advice would you give to someone just starting their yoga journey?

"If you are just starting your yoga journey, stay humble and open and curious. There is so much to know, follow your heart to find teachings/teachers that speak to you. 

If you are starting a teaching journey, stay in your lane. Teach what you know and do not be afraid to say, I don't know, but Ill try to find out or offer resources. Many students do not fully understand that we are not doctors and that al of us are human and learning every day.

We have to start somewhere."

 What’s one thing about you that might surprise your students?

"I wear so many hats! In my youth in DC I was blessed to be at many civil rights protests and the I have a dream speech. These times shaped me and explain much about who I am today!"


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