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July 2023 by Judy Wachler
I started practicing yoga in 1970. Many years, schools and teachers later, I met Chris and have benefited from his teaching more than ever before. He brings wisdom, devotion and careful attention to each student in his presence. With his guidance my practice has deepened in every respect. As a huge side-benefit, the significant scoliosis pain I had when I first came to him has been greatly reduced. I am grateful!
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October 2021 by Hannah Grimm
Chris is professional personable. He address students individual needs in their practice. I started his online classes during lockdown, which was very helpful. It’s been such a treat to finally practice in person now. The energy and the traditional practice that he offers is incomparable. I highly recommend anyone who is new or experienced in their yoga practice.
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December 2020 by Joe Luther
When I first came to Chris I was a 58 year old man who previously had multiple sports injuries and lower back surgery. I had tried yoga a few times before over the years at other local yoga studios. Each time I left disappointed feeling like the helpless beginner that I was. Despite these unfulfilling attempts I knew that yoga could be good for me if I could just find the instructor/studio who could help me get started and give me the confidence to continue forward. I am so grateful to the friend who referred me to Chris. His kind and compassionate attention to his students combined with his teaching the more traditional method of Iyengar yoga makes him the ideal instructor for novices like me. As we age we too often lament about activities that we can no longer do, with Chris the opposite has been true for me. In the past 2.5 years Chris has taught me how to use and understand my body in ways that I never would have imagined. If you have always wanted to learn and practice yoga but haven't because you believe that you're too old, too brittle, too injured, too inexperienced, or all of these things -- PLEASE give Chris and the Center For Iyengar Yoga a try.
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June 2020 by Amit Rajmane
You know how big names tweet @real and then their name, maybe we should start adding @realyoga to differentiate the real from all the junk yoga that’s offered today. I can’t say what real yoga is because I am a beginner but I can tell you that I spoke to people back home (India) who have done yoga for decades and they have recommended Iyengar yoga. You get certified teachers at Iyengar yoga, and I can’t agree more with the other reviews that I read about Chris, he’s a great teacher. All I can say is give it a try and see for yourself.
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January 2020 by Helen Rungwerth Giles
Chris is an amazing teacher. I am just beginning my practice and feel so lucky to be taking classes here. Chris does an amazing job of teaching u you in, pushing you appropriately and getting you to learn while feeling the better for it! Highly recommend!
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January 2020 by Angela Young
Taking regular classes with Chris Briney has changed my life. This yoga studio isn’t a trendy yoga-ish practice, but the real deal.
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January 2020 by Erica Treais-Holm
Chris is an extraordinary yoga instructor! I've studied at a few different Iyengar studios throughout the USA & Canada and Chris has been the most personable and effective in advancing my understandings of my body, breath and postures. I came to CFIY with a few injuries and Chris always had an option or idea to help me better the postures for my particular body. This place is an absolute must if you're curious about progressing your practice or looking to start a yoga practice!
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November 2019 by Tyler Nissen
Chris is a great teacher and has been very helpful in my adjustment to learning the practice of yoga. I really enjoy the more intimate experience this studio provides. Would recommend to anyone!
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July 2019 by Asaf Degani
I live abroad, but frequent Detroit. Every time we are in the area, a bunch of us (we work for a large corporation), attend Chris' classes. He is a wonderful teacher, very sensitive to his students, and able to adapt the Iyengar tradition and style to his student's needs and injuries. The new studio on 1204 E. Eleven is spacious and charming and the classes are small and focused.
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February 2019 by Alexander Bierut
Christopher is truly a professional and genuine teacher upholding high standards of physical practice and philosophical education. Beautiful studio and great classes
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December 2018 by Helen Wilson
Amazing artful dedicated teacher who is a master of alignment
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November 2018 by Marla Horwitz
After years of searching for yoga that worked for my body, I found Christopher Briney, a Certified Iyengar Yoga Teacher. Iyengar teachers go through years of rigorous training and education to become certified. Chris is a dedicated yogi who's mission in life is to teach the community and the world, how to live a balanced life. And, the bonus is that I no longer have pain in my body, all due to this practice. I've been studying with Chris for over 5 years.
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November 2018 by Yael Shmueli-Friedland
I visited Chris’s Iyengar studio during a business trip in MI. This was one of the best classes that I’ve ever experienced. Chris’s eye for detailed really impressed me. He is truly knowledgeable and can immediately apply this knowledge to achieve an impressive impact on one’s posture and position, in my case the class was able to alleviate and open my stiff neck (a result of a whiplash that I suffer from for many year). Thank you Chris, hope to see you in my next business trip to Michigan.
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November 2018 by Gregory Stack
After doing yoga at other studios for years, I’ve never experienced such a great and knowledgeable yoga instructor as Chris Briney and Iyengar Yoga. Iyengar Yoga was completely new to me and now it’s the only Yoga I practice. The Center for Iyengar Yoga is a beautiful space where you can feel at home and truly learn a practice of yoga, where you tune in to your body physically and spiritually. I highly recommend Center for Iyengar Yoga for anyone at any age or level to experience what yoga is really all about.
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November 2018 by Marcie Wicker
I was introduced to Chris by a friend. This yoga was completely new to me. Not only did I physically feel invigorated afterwards, but mentally regenerated. His knowledge of yoga and way of life is inspirational. I highly recommend The Center for Iyengar Yoga.
