ABOUT FORUM
Bringing Modern Yoga to THE BLUEGRASS STATE
FORUM offers the ancient practice of yoga with a modern approach that combines various philosophies with an emphasis on each student’s individual progress. Our practices, from some of the best teachers in Kentucky, provide the instruction and support you need to reach your goals. FORUM’s high-energy vinyasas, breath-focused movement, and meditation practices help provide a much deserved sanctuary within your community to focus on your self-development, as well as a place to challenge yourself and learn from experienced teachers.
Above all, FORUM aims to empower every student by revitalizing your sense of self through movement with our informed practices that continuously move towards true wellness and a balanced state-of-mind.
THE BEST OF THE BEST
Class INSTRUCTORS
Our instructors are self-motivated experts who have earned advanced certifications yoga philosophy, anatomy, adaptive sequencing, energy work, and other specialty areas to comprehensively support all students at every part of their journey. As a team, our instructors have a combined 20 years of teaching experience that they can’t wait to share with you.
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Home state/ place of origin: Orange County, California
Years teaching: 12
Years practicing: 20
Favorite quote: “we’re not here for a long time, just a good time”
Favorite food: Tacos
Favorite music: EDM, Phish ⭕️ & The Grateful Dead
Favorite athletic activity outside of yoga: Snowboarding & Swinging Kettlebells
Training you’re most proud of: Smartflow w/ Annie Carpenter
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Home state/ place of origin: CA
Years teaching: Two
Years practicing: Five
Favorite quote: “I’ve been accused of vulgarity. I’d say that’s bullshit.” - Mel Brooks
Favorite music: love it all.
Favorie food: Tacos
Favorite athletic activity outside of yoga: big cross trainer! Run, lift, Pilates are my favorite!
Training you’re most proud of: The Truth of Yoga with Daniel Simpson
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Home state/ place of origin: South Jersey
Years teaching: 7
Years practicing: 10
Favorite music: Wu Tang is for the children
Favorite quote: “It never ceases to amaze me: we all love ourselves more than other people, but care more about their opinion than our own.” – Marcus Aurelius
Favorite Food: Italian Hoagie
Favorite athletic activity outside of yoga: Hiking, Snowboarding
Training you’re most proud of: 500hr awakening yoga academy
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Home state/ place of origin: Midway, KY
Years teaching: First year
Years practicing: 9 years
Favorite quote: Instructions for living a life: Pay attention. Be astonished. Tell about it. -Mary Oliver
Favorite music:
2000s pop punk
Favorite athletic activity outside of yoga: Lifting heavy things
Favorite food: chocolate chip cookies
Training you’re most proud of: 200 HR with Nu School
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Home state/ place of origin: Illinois
Years teaching: 8 years
Years practicing: 13
Favorite quote: “She doesn’t do it all she does what she can” –Amanda Katz
Favorite music: A mix of afrobeats, worship, and rap
Favorite athletic activity outside of yoga: Running
Favorite food: roasted vegetables
Training you’re most proud of: My 200HR RYT, it’s enabled opportunities in my personal, professional, and academic life that I am very grateful for.
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Home state / Place of origin: Texas
Years teaching: 3
Years practicing: 23 years, since I was 11 and my mom put me in a yoga summer camp.
Favorite quote: ‘Great people do things before they’re ready’ –Amy Poehler
Favorite music: Fred Again..
Favorite athletic activity outside of yoga: Running…my mouth.
Favorite Food: TexMex
Training you’re most proud of: Repatterning at Nu school. This training got me out of my comfort zone and into a real place for growth.
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Home state / place of origin: Wolverhampton England
Years teaching: 7
Years practicing: 8 1/2
Favorite food: Thai
Favorite music: Anything that makes me feel infinite
Favorite quote: What's for you, won't pass you.
Favorite athletic activity to do outside of yoga: hiking or weight training
Training your post proud of: first 200 hours (it took a year to complete and did it whilst flying full time- showed me I was capable)
THE STUDIO
A PLACE FOR GROWTH
OF ALL KINDS
Conveniently located at the Hartland Shopping Center, the studio opened in 2024, providing a true home for both our instructors and our practice.
Prior to opening, our studio underwent a major transformation that allowed us to create a space that provides the best possible experience for our members, both on and off the mat.
During our classes, we use infrared heating panels that allow for all the benefits of traditional hot yoga without the room becoming stuffy or uncomfortable.
After class, we encourage you to take time to join in the community we’ve created. Whether it’s getting to know any of our amazing instructors or sitting with a cup of coffee to catch up with others in the studio, we invite you to make this space your own.
FOUNDER OF FORUM
MEET CHRISTINA MORALES
Christina’s yoga journey began 20 years ago as a way to bring peace and balance to her life. What started as a personal exploration led to a profound passion for helping others manifest their highest potential through mindful movement and breathwork practices.
In 2013, she completed her first teacher training and she hasn’t stopped learning since. She immerses herself in everything yoga: anatomy, biomechanics, breathing mechanics, the mind and meditation, and more. Originally from California, Christina moved to Lexington in 2016 and didn’t waste any time connecting with other yoga enthusiasts in the area. After running Nu School Yoga from her home studio, opening FORUM was a natural progression that allows Christina to reach more students and guide them on their own yoga journey.
Facilitating yoga is not just a profession for me; it is my personal dharma. There is nothing that fills my heart with greater love and joy than the opportunity to pay attention and take care of my students. It is in these moments of connection and service that I feel truly aligned with my purpose. I can’t wait to share these moments with you.
