Sound Yoga

Small-group yoga sessions focus on breath-linked movement tailored to participants' physical and therapeutic needs. Certified instructors adapt sequences for all levels, emphasizing mind-body balance and stress reduction through traditional Krishnamacharya-based practices. Classes foster community while ensuring individual attention.

One-on-one yoga therapy addresses specific health concerns like chronic pain or mobility issues. Sessions combine personalized poses, breathing techniques, and meditation to improve flexibility, strength, and overall well-being through targeted, therapeutic approaches.

Weekend workshops explore yoga philosophy, anatomy, and specialized practices. Topics include Yoga Sutra study, injury prevention, and integrative techniques combining yoga with weight training for enhanced physical benefits and functional fitness.

Comprehensive yoga teacher training programs develop skilled instructors through immersive study of asana, pranayama, philosophy, and teaching methodology. Graduates gain expertise in Krishnamacharya-based practices and adaptive instruction for diverse populations.

The 'Strong Bones Yoga' DVD provides accessible home workouts designed to prevent osteoporosis. Guided sequences focus on weight-bearing poses and safe alignment to improve bone density and joint health through consistent, self-directed practice.

Certified Yoga Teacher with over 25 years of experience. Developed therapeutic programs combining yoga and weight training. Focuses on accessible, adaptive practices for all ages and abilities, emphasizing practical benefits without jargon.

Trained under Chris Dormaier since 2003. Specializes in personalized yoga therapy for chronic pain and mobility issues. Brings 20+ years of teaching experience to Sound Yoga's community-focused classes and workshops.

We offer Krishnamacharya-based Vinyasa flow, Gentle Yoga for seniors/injuries, and hybrid yoga/weight training classes. Sequences adapt daily to participants' needs.

Yes, we provide live-streamed and on-demand virtual classes for flexibility in practice locations, including specialized sessions for immunocompromised individuals.

Our small-group classes accommodate all levels. New students receive free introductory sessions to learn foundational poses and breathing techniques safely.

Regular practice improves flexibility, balance, and posture while reducing stress. Private sessions address specific concerns like chronic pain, joint issues, and mobility limitations.

All teachers complete rigorous Krishnamacharya-based certification programs and ongoing professional development in adaptive yoga therapy techniques.

We combine personalized attention with community-focused classes, offering both physical conditioning and mental wellness through breath-centered practices tailored to each student's needs.

Sound Yoga is awesome. My husband and I have been doing semi-private lessons with Chris off and on since December. We are both relative yoga novices and her customized lessons have been a great way for us to gain confidence in our practice. I also appreciate that Chris has a wellness approach to her practice, and includes poses to help with my husbands shoulder injuries (several bike accidents) and always has a modification in her back pocket.

With COVID-19, she has moved to zoom lessons and they have helped keep us centered both physically and mentally. I have also taken zoom group classes (Yoga 1) with Karie to get in extra yoga fixes. Her classes were relaxing and had a great community feel. With social distancing, it was nice to have a weekly appointment to see other faces and be a part of a group outside the home.

Sound Yoga has changed my life. After six years of practicing primarily with Chris, my physical proficiency and spiritual awareness have expanded greatly. Chris has a comprehensive knowledge of yoga and the human anatomy. Her classes are focused and interesting, yet she is sensitive to each student's needs and abilities and offers excellent personified instruction. Sound Yoga is a safe, tranquil environment with small classes.

Chris has created a warm, relaxing but energizing space for the practice of yoga. The classes are small, tailored to the needs of students. The studio is calm and thoughtfully designed. Chris has a thorough knowledge of yoga and has trained all of the teachers. I've been going here for years.

I have enjoyed the sessions at Sound Yoga. It's been great having Chris, Shelly, and Maria as teachers - each class is unique and the teachers are kind (at the top of each class, they all ask each student what they need to be aware of and what you need from the practice). Some classes offer stretching and meditation which allows for great rest, and other classes help with strengthening and lengthening which are beneficial for soreness (recently I had done so many squats that going up and down the stairs was tough, I informed Chris of this, her session helped because by the end of the day I was able to move up and down the stairs with ease!). Grateful to have this local yoga studio! =)