CCM YOGA
Meet the CCM Yoga staff:
Christin Buttel

Whether
you're just beginning your yoga pilgrimage or you're a teacher
yourself, Christin's warm enthusiasm sets the tone for a fluid class
encouraging each participant to break through their boundaries. She
comes from a long family lineage of teachers and it shows in her
patience and compassion. She includes creative sequencing and is very
focused on alignment to protect the practitioner's body. Her classes
have been described as "deeply spiritual while creating a fun,
cheerful environment." Christin often includes thought provoking
spiritual lessons and mythology.
When
she became disciplined in her personal practice, Christin started to
experience an internal shift. She left her 8 year position as a
social worker --with a deep desire to give the gift of yoga to the
people in our community. She has completed multiple TTC's in
Rishikesh, India, the birthplace of YOGA and holds ERYT 500 in
Ashtanga and Hatha. Christin has pursued many avenues of continuing
education including Yoga Nidra, Reiki, Yin yoga, hot Pilates
certifications and also taken Zen Buddhist meditation workshops in
the esteemed Shunkoin temple in Kyoto, Japan.
Her
desire to bring an authentic and holistic experience to help heal her
students from inside out has made her an eternal pilgrim. In her
spare time, she volunteers with Big Brother/Big Sister program,
animal rescue, enjoys playing guitar, painting and laughing
shamelessly at her own jokes!
Canela

Canela’s
joy in life has always been when she is on the Move. From a young
age she has participated in gymnastics, dancing, swimming, running,
capoeira, and yoga. Throughout different injuries and changes of the
body she has always maintained her yoga practice and believes it is
one of the best movement activities that she can take with her into
old age. Through many life experiences of being a Mother, Wife,
Business owner, Professor of Capoeira and Physician Assistant she has
gained a lot of knowledge that she is passionate to pass onto her
fellow Yogi’s through one class at a time. She is proud to have
become a certified Vinyasa Krama Yoga teacher under the direction of
Rae Indigo of United Yoga. Canela’s ambition is to teach
intelligent movements of yoga practice, to help others find Health
and Happiness in their lives…Namaste
Gabriel Villaverde

I’m
an ERYT 500 Hrs. Yoga Alliance Teacher and Licensed Massage Therapist.
l was trained in Hatha Yoga, Restorative Yoga and Nuad Boran (Thai
assisted Yoga), but it was when I discovered Vinyasa Krama with Rae
Indigo and United Yoga that it all came into place. It enhanced my
teachings to deliver an intelligent class with wise progressions and
smooth flow while exploring multiple directions of mobility that will
keep you mindfully aware in practice. I enhanced my sensitivity so I
can deliver the class that my students need and the challenge that is
appropriate for the level of each practitioner. You can expect some new
asanas, breath work combinations and a fun playlist to raise your
vibration and experience a psycho-emotional uplift. See you on the Mats.
Alejandra
Gonzalez

Alejandra
Gonzalez , born in Venezuela, has developted an active lifestyle and
curiosity for the connection between body, mind and breath which led
her to the world of Nutrition. Here she started to practice yoga with
the help of internet videos to help her get through those Ohio
winters. After experiencing some of the delightful benefits yoga
provides, she incorporated many poses and breathing exercises into
her college tennis teammates' warm up routine. After seeing that
Nutrtition was only one limb of Well-being, her curiosity pushed her
towards Psychology. Experiencing physical and emotional shifts in her
being, using yoga as a tool, she knew she wanted to dive deeper into
the unknowns. She indulged in numerous books while working with
various permaculture farms on her volunteering journeys. With a
constant flow of new volunteers she had many opportunities to test
out her creative sequences. Seeing Nature's balanced duality
furthered her passion and thrist for knowledge of the Healing Arts.
She then got the opportunity to learn from Rae Indigo and officially
become a certified yoga instructor. With this knowledge she hopes to
dive even deeper into the connection between Breath, Body , Mind. She
teaches a variety of styles as she continues to experience and expand
her own practice. Her passion for Well-being helps her establish an
environment focused on Breath and Alignment. She thrives for a deep
understanding of yoga anatomy and philosophy. She truly understands
that yoga is a personal journey and hopes to gives her students the
necessary tools to wander deeper.
Christina

From
a very early age Cristina has strived to make physical fitness a part
of her life. Her wellness journey began with gymnastics at the age of
6, followed by 8 years of classical ballet. In high school, she took
interest in weight training, which she continued through her college
years. After graduating from the University of Florida, Cristina
returned home to Miami. Without a clear plan for her future, she
struggled to find herself and began to live her life filled with
crippling anxiety and doubt. It was at this time that she was
introduced to yoga and began her journey to self fulfillment. As her
life began to unfold bringing about marriage, a career change, a cross
country move and her first baby she committed any extra time she had to
practicing yoga. Through yoga she was able to find peace and clarity.
Practicing now for over 7 years, she recently completed her 200 hour
Krama Vinyasa training with Rae Indigo of United Yoga. She is dedicated
to the practice because she believes in its benefits and it has opened
her mind to a more conscious driven life. As a teacher, she
hopes to be able to provide a practice where her students can free
themselves from everyday worries and relax into their own meditative
rhythm and flow, if only for one hour.
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