Yoga in Action: Support Our Local Food + Essentials Drive

At CENTER yoga, we believe yoga extends far beyond the mat — it’s how we show up for one another.

From Friday, October 31 through November 7, both our Clinton and Guilford studios will be collection points for much-needed donations to support our local food pantries and veterans across Connecticut.

We’re collecting:

• Canned goods + non-perishables
• Pet food
• Personal care products

All donations will go directly to the Clinton and Guilford Food Pantries and to Connecticut veterans in need.

To close our week of giving, join us for a donation-based All Levels FLOW class in Clinton on Friday, November 7 at 4:30 pm.

Your participation and contributions will support those impacted by the government shutdown and loss of SNAP benefits — and others experiencing hardship.

Let’s come together in compassion, strength, and service — because community care is yoga in action. 

Chris

Chris began teaching aerobics on the West Coast in 1980 and continued sharing his passion for movement—even during his years living in Italy—until 2020. Over the decades, he has guided a wide range of dance, step, and spin classes, always blending rhythm, strength, and joy.

In the early 1990s, a visit to the Kripalu Yoga Center in Massachusetts opened a new path. Chris began weaving yoga into his classes, first through mindful warmups and cool downs, and eventually as a central part of his life and teaching philosophy.

A professional designer and artist, Chris later became a visual arts educator and has spent more than 20 years inspiring creativity in New Haven’s public elementary schools.

In yoga, Chris discovered a practice that unites body, mind, and spirit—and he was instantly hooked. In May 2025, he completed his 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training at CENTER Yoga + Wellness, led and mentored by Petra Appleget.

Chris brings enthusiasm, curiosity, and joy to every class. He approaches both teaching and practice with a “beginner’s mind,” always eager to learn, grow, and share the transformative power of yoga.