Chia lives in Portland Oregon, where she has been guiding people on their yoga journey since 2006. She facilitates classes at Root Whole Body, and private one on one classes in her home studio. Chia’s teaching style is a harmonious blend of Vinyasa Flow and Hatha Yoga, with a strong emphasis on the breath (pranayama), and self-healing. She encourages students to smile, breathe, move slowly, listen to their bodies, and to listen to the wisdom of their own heart. Chia is soulful, joyous ,and clearly in her element when she is teaching. Her compassionate, loving, helpful and patient guidance assists students at every level of practice. As one who battled drug addiction for many years, Chia has learned from her own experience that yoga is medicine. The practice of yoga has changed her life! “I’m delighted to be a part of something beautiful and precious, helping people to be whole, healthy, joyous and free. Returning to their true essence.” Chia