Christopher Vane

Christopher began his wellness pursuit in Anchorage, Alaska, as a young Chef who was accustomed to long hours on his feet and often logged as many as18,000 steps on an average day as a Food & Bev Director. His practice led him to a highly regarded Pilates Studio before a friend in the industry, took him to his first “Hot Flow” class. The seed of yoga was planted and in his next transition back to the east coast. He began practicing in a Hatha studio in Portland, Maine, whose owner offered scholarships for members of the recovery community. Post covid shutdown after relocation to Key Largo, Christopher discovered Kat Wheatley's “Yoga for 12-step. Recovery” (Y12SR) class becoming a frequent practitioner. He was finally invited by former studio owner Kathy Shirley to participate in a 200-hour certification which led to his first teaching opportunity, outside of the studio, in Yellowstone. While there he brought both first-time beginners and extremely athletic advanced yogis through a three-month student/teacher journey, which often included the magnificent beauty and raw splendor of the oldest National Park in the world. Now back in the Keys, when he is not working as a personal chef and small event caterer, he is an active member of a Lakota Sioux Community and spends his time learning and honoring their traditions. He is proud and honored to be teaching in the studio which has been so supportive of his transformative road through recovery. Namaste!