Chris Warnack
To me yoga should be accessible, challenging and fun, and that's the focus of my classes. Accessibility (offering modifications and props), challenging (working the whole body) and fun (life is challenging, let's have a good time together). I've been practicing since 2006 and had the pleasure to live and study in New Jersey and Cleveland, learning many different approaches to yoga. In 2014 I became a RYT 200 teacher and haven't stopped learning since, completing more than 300 hours of additional training. I'm currently enrolled in the Citizen 300hr training program. I moved back to Michigan in 2019 and wandered around trying to fit my yoga community and found it here at Citizen, drawn to the diverse group of yogis, teachers, and styles of yoga. Citizen's core value of inclusion is at the heart of my yoga practice and my love for this community.
Connect with Chris!
- Follow Chris on Instagram @MrWarnack
- Listen to his playlists on Spotify
- Take an in-studio or online live class with Chris, his schedule can be found here
- Check Chris' After Class Podcast Episode Uncovering Seeds of Action
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20 Minute Core + Bakasana with Chris
This short flow stabilizes and strengthens the body while preparing for bakasana, crow pose. An excellent challenge for all levels, no arm balancing experience required!
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Surrender: Slow Flow with Chris
Each niyama concerns the spiritual observances to experience self-harmony. Chris’ 20-minute slow flow focuses on Isvara Pranidhana, which translates to letting go to something greater than yourself.
Class Format: Citizen Standard
Suggested Props: 2 blocks
Pose Preview: Kneeling Cresent Lunge, Si... -
Abundance: Blend with Chris
Each yama addresses a universal moral discipline that guides us on how to act with integrity and high ethical standards. Chris’ 45-minute Blend focuses on the third yama, Asteya, which means non-stealing. You'll be guided through a practice to embrace feelings of abundance to bettter recognize wh...
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30-Minute Partner Yoga with Chris
Meet your partner on the mat as you learn to lean on each other, offer support, and deeply connect in Chris’ 30-minute Partner Slow Flow.
Class Format: Slow Flow
Suggested Props: 2 blocks
Pose Preview: Dancer, Supported Child's Pose
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Restorative: Boosting Immunity with Chris
Boost your immune system with Chris’ 30-minute Restorative class focused on heart-openers.
Class Format: Restorative
Suggested Props: 1 bolster, 2 blocks, 1 blanket
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Yoga + Journaling for Happiness with Chris
Need a boost of happiness in your day? Bring a pen and journal to your mat as Chris guides you through a 20-minute Blend + Journaling class designed to lift your mood.
Class Format: Blend
Suggested Props: two blocks, yoga strap, journal
Physical Focus: lunging poses
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The Chakra Series: Crown Flow
Transcend limitations in this 20-minute, 7th Chakra (Sahasrara) flow as you tap into your connection to your inner self and the universe around you.
Class Format: Blend
Suggested Props: 2 blocks
Sweat Level: 💦 💦 💦 __
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Mental Focus: Integrating for wholeness
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Slow Burn: Balancing with Chris
Chris utilizes long holds and balancing postures to strengthen and stabilize the lower body in this 20 minute slow burn. Two blocks and a strap may be helpful, but are not required.
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20 Minute Grounding Restorative Yoga with Chris
This class is designed for everyone. Pair with another flow as a cool down or take this practice on its own to wind down at the end of a long day.
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Yoga + Strength: Glutes + Quads with Chris
In this 20 minute video, Chris provides a well-balanced flow that focuses on strengthening the glutes and quads while opening the hips. Chris also weaves in some heart-opening in this flow. No props necessary.
