Recommendations & References
Students from Intuit, Mountain View
"I am a regular participant of her classes and like her style of teaching very much. Compared to other yoga classes that I have been in, Christine has been the best instructor that I have had so far. She makes the classes challenging without giving you the impression that you failed if you can not do the pose. "
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"Christine is a great yoga teacher and her classes have been jam packed which speaks volumes."
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"I started this yoga class with great trepidation. I am not the youngest nor the most fit, and am not particularly coordinated, but wanted to take yoga for a long time.
I heard horror stories from some other people who had taken yoga at Intuit that they had been embarrassed by a teacher, or singled out in class to do poses at which they were not comfortable, so I attended the first class with some fears.
However, Christine has been a very nurturing, kind, and insightful instructor. She challenges us in a way that addresses our best and brings out our best. We have watched her through her pregnancy, and admired her grace, calmness and inspiration. "
To Whom It May Concern:
This is a letter of reference for Christine Chang and Yoga Motion Studio. She has been teaching on-site corporate yoga classes ( as part of our Employee Wellness Program) for our employees since June of 2002.
Since the program's inception, employees have raved over Christine's manner, style of teaching, and knowledge of yoga styles and practices. She provides balanced instruction, accommodating the mixed abilities, personalities, and professional levels (executive management down to the individual contributor) of the participants.
When asked of an employee what he thought about Christine and/or the yoga program,
he responded simply, "days are better when I go to yoga."
I recommend Christine for future corporate-sponsored programs. Her contribution to our Employee Wellness Program is much appreciated. Feel free to contact me with any questions you may have.
Sincerely,
Keli Laws
Human Resources Representative
Electronics for Imaging, Inc.
650-357-3739
To whom it may concern:
This is a letter of recommendation in support of Christine Chang as a yoga instructor for corporate clients, privates and classes. Christine has been providing yoga instruction to a number of employees at FibroGen, including myself, since 2001.
Christine consistently arrives on time and completely prepared for each session. Her classes run smoothly and with focus and patience, a clear reflection of her experience as a yoga instructor and as a practitioner. Christine’s enjoyment of the practice of yoga is very apparent in her instruction, in which she incorporates much insight regarding the spiritual and physical benefits of the practice of yoga.
She integrates a great deal of variety from class to class and provides careful instruction on continual refinement of the foundations of yoga on which we are building. A particularly impressive quality of Christine’s instruction is the individual attention and support she gives to each of her students.
It is with great pleasure that I highly recommend Christine Chang as a yoga instructor for corporate clients.
Sincerely,
Jim Nesbitt
FibroGen, Inc.
James E. Nesbitt, Ph.D.
Direct telephone line: 650-866-7289
E-mail address: jnesbitt@fibrogen.com
225 Gateway Boulevard
South San Francisco, California 94080
Telephone: (650) 866-7200
Facsimile: (650) 866-7292
To Whom It May Concern:
Christine has been conducting yoga classes at for our employees since 2001. I have been a student in her class since it started.
She is an enthusiastic and supportive instructor maintaining a professional demeanor appropriate to a corporate environment. She is prompt, organized, and always well prepared. She is especially good at organizing her classes to accommodate the varied expertise levels that one may find in a company sponsored class.
Her command of the yoga discipline is excellent and her ability to convey the complex positions superb. If you are considering a yoga class, I cannot recommend Christine more highly.
Please contact me at the number above if you have specific questions that I might answer.
Sincerely,
Julia Gray
Julia Gray
Scientist
FibroGen
225 Gateway Blvd.
South San Francisco, CA 94080
(650) 866-7260
To whom it may concern-
About ten years ago, after suffering from lower back pain, I decided to experiment with yoga by taking anintroductory class.
Unfortunately, the beginning class seemed too advanced for me. Over the years, I have on several occassions vowed to start over again, but each time, I have found myself unable to perform the
beginning poses, and have left the classes feeling much worse than before.
I decided that finding a private yoga teacher would make the most sense. I was fortunate to locate Christine Chang, from whom I now take weekly private classes. That was 6 years ago.
Christine has a very patient and supportive teaching style. She guides her students in building awareness of proper form and breathing in the yoga poses.
I have progressed from barely being able to touch my knees to an intimate familiarity with my toes.
I would highly recommend Christine as a teacher for anyone who wishes to make yoga a part of their life.
John Lee
Alvarado Management
San Francisco, CA
415-398-1366
This letter is to serve as a recommendation for Christine Chang and Yoga Motion Studio.
I am a student of Christine’s and have great faith in her knowledge of yoga and her ability to effectively teach yoga in a safe, comfortable environment.
SBI-Razorfish has been working with Christine as an on-call yoga instructor to teach yoga classes to internal and client groups (a "yoga break") during long meeting sessions.
These yoga breaks were effective at relaxing and revitalizing participants while providing an "ice breaker" to facilitate communication and teamwork.
I highly recommend Christine for any company-based or private yoga classes.
Please feel free to contact me with any further questions at the phone number or email address below.
Thomas Stinson
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Thomas Stinson
Sr User Research Specialist
San Francisco, CA 94103
T +1 415 369.6524
M +1 415 378 3364
E +tstinson@sbiandcompany.com
www. sbiandcompany.com
To whom it may concern,
I have been a student of Christine’s since 2000.
I began taking classes at my former company IReady in Santa Clara. I have also attended her classes and workshops in various locations in
San Francisco.
Recently, I recommended her to my current company Silverback Systems and Syndeo in Campbell, Ca.
Christine's yoga methods has been invaluable. She is professional, timely, and her personalized approach to yoga has help me de-stress in a highly stressful and competitive work environment.
I look forward to her classes weekly.
Her extensive knowledge base of yoga
teaches each student in developing their practice with humor and patience along with a solid knowledge of the foundations of yoga.
I highly recommend her as teacher.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me.
Sincerely,
-Ori
Ori Entis
Senior Systems Engineer
Silverback Systems
695 Campbell Technology Parkway #150.
Campbell, CA 95008
I have been a regular yoga student of Christine's
for over 4 years.
I am consistently impressed withher dedication, knowledge, and gentle compassion.
Her style of working with people in yoga is very
even, skillful, and effective. She is very well
liked and respected by everyone both personally and professionally.
Mary Reed
Anderson Dang, MIS Manager
Syndeo Corporation
695 Campbell Technology Parkway
Campbell, CA 95008
Tel: 408.376.1154
Anderson@workagent.com
Dpr Construction
1050 Sansome Street
Ste 600
SF 94111
415.785.3700
Bill Schalich-president
Millennium Pharmaceuticals
256 East Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Dan Cosio/ Lynn Lewis
Human Resources
650.246.7100
Portola Pharmaceuticals
260 East Grand Avenue
South San Francisco, CA 94080
Deborah Volkots
dvolkots@portola.com
Exelixis, Inc.
170 Harbor Way
P.O. Box 511
So. San Francisco, CA 94083-0511
(650) 837-7000 phone
Jenna Murphy
Human Resources
Kaiser Permanente
One Kaiser Plaza
Oakland, CA
Karen Tsang
Karen.tsang@kp.org
