Christie Pitko

How would you describe your teaching style?

My classes are purposeful, deliberate, yet playful. I enjoy teaching vinyasa just as much as I do restorative.

Was there a moment when you knew that teaching yoga was for you?

Not a specific moment, no. But when I started yoga years ago, I knew that this practice would be my

life. Sharing that with others is an incredible privilege.

What is your favorite class to teach at HAUM, and why?

Breathe and Flow because it can be both fun and intentional.

What is your favorite class to take at HAUM?

Annie’s because she is my teacher. But I have to say that the talent at Haum is special. Every teacher I have taken class with has inspired me in some way.

Is there a moment from teaching at HAUM Studios that has stayed with you?

(I just started so I don’t have this answer) n/a

What can students expect when they walk into one of your classes?

They can expect some planks and a couple of jokes that they may or may not laugh at. But they also will learn

something about their bodies and minds.

Christie is a dedicated student as well as a yoga and meditation instructor. She began practicing in 2001, and credits yoga to healing her mind and spirit. She teaches an alignment-based flow, and encourages students to

stay curious about the inner landscape of their bodies. Christie received her first 200-hour certification in 2011 and her 300-hour at Barefoot Movement. But her practice and teaching really started to change when she began SmartFLOW training and completed an apprenticeship with Annie Carpenter in 2021. Christie is also a reiki master teacher, fitness manager, and certified personal trainer. She has been leading retreats for over a decade.

Certifications: 

E-RYT 500

200-hour White Lotus Foundation

300-hour Advanced SmartFLOW Training 

300-hour Barefoot Movement 

Relax and Renew Level 1 with Judith LASATER