Enjoy Better Health with Yoga
Enjoy the rhythms of life with Intrinsic Dance and Somatic Yoga.
Testimonials from Recent Yoga Students:
“Yoga with Christina is a wonderful addition to my day.”
“After class, I feel more connected and relaxed.”
“ It challenges my balance, in a good way.”
Learn Yoga in a relaxed atmosphere
with Christina-Marie Sears. Christina is a dance professional, and a RYT 200/ 500 Yoga Teacher who is registered with ISMETA, Yoga Alliance. She is an alumna of East West Somatics Institute.
About your Instructor
Christina-Marie has an award-winning teaching background, and imparts yoga with sophisticated awareness of anatomy and movement function. She was Artistic Director of the People Dancing Company for twenty years, and has won many awards and honors for her movement workshops, dance instruction and creative workshops. She is expert at injury prevention and care, and maintains a body-positive, welcoming and inclusive class.
Christina-Marie is a member of Yoga Alliance, ISMETA, and has taught on the Faculties of Eastern Michigan University, Wayne State University and Towson University of Baltimore, Maryland, Baltimore School of the Arts and Jackson School of the Arts, in Dance. She recently taught integrated Dance, Music and Creative Workshops with WISD and Very Special Arts of Michigan. She currently teaches Percussive Dance, Vocal Music, and Creative Dance for Know Obstacles at the Music Environment in Ann Arbor MI.
Classes include Yoga Asana Practice and Flow combinations, as well as playful Free Movement Practice and Mindfulness. All ages and experience levels welcome.
Classes available Tuesday evenings , and Private Lessons can be scheduled as well. To get started, fill out the Interest Form
Class will meet most Tuesday evenings all spring/summer. Your vacation plans can be accomodated.
Important Information
In-person students should be COVID vaccinated.
Classes are social distanced, and masks are optional. Air filtration equipment and fans are provided.
If possible, bring your own mat, strap and block for Somatic Yoga.
If you don’t have a mat, you can borrow one from the studio.
Tuition varies. A 3-pack of classes is $65. Private lessons (60 minutes) start at $45.
Wear comfortable layers. Props and Mats are available at Maple Street Studios. There are 10 stairs down to the studio. If stairs limit your ability to participate, inquire and we can meet in your space or another studio nearby.
Free street parking on Maple Street. Walk 1/2 a block south on Prospect and you will see the studio door. There is a gnome flag and a flamingo flag.
Get fit and focused with Somatic Yoga and Intrinsic Dance
Somatic Yoga is slower and gentler than many forms. It is rooted in Hatha Yoga and options are provided for each student to work to her/his/their own level.
Benefits from Classes include increased flexibility, enhanced strength and muscle tone, better balance, stress relief and more. Small class sizes, cool music and personal attention. Somatic Yoga Small Group and Private Lessons by appointment. Your space our ours!
Classes available on Saturdays or Sundays, or by appointment.
“You are the best yoga instructor.”
Our studio won best Fitness Studio in Ypsilanti in 2023!