Vitality for Life by Christi

Vitality for Life by Christi Vitality for Life is a Health and Wellness studio using the CHEK Training System and Mindset Coachin A way of life she wants to instill into the community.

Christi started her journey with health early on when conquered her bout with bulimia in high school. She knew she would dedicate her life to helping people discover their innate power. Over the past 30+ she has become a highly qualified experienced health and performance coach. She is the founder of Loveland Yoga & Core Fitness (DBA Vitality for Life). Vitality for Life is more than just a name; it’s a way of life. Training isn’t for aesthetics only ~ it’s for longevity with vitality and living life on our terms. It’s about being strong enough to lift, move, and thrive without limitations. Christi bridges the gap between strength training and intuition of yoga to bring a unique approach. Her extensive background in strength training, yoga, and corrective exercise makes her a highly sought after health and performance coach. Christi has trained clients from all walks of life; from stay-at-home moms to professional athletes to excel at their sport and move with ease. She had the privilege of training AnnaSophia Robb to prepare her for the movie Soul Surfer. She served in the Army Reserves. Education/Certifications:
• A.A. Physical Education
• B.S. Exercise Physiology
• Master CHEK Practitioner and Lifestyle Coach
• FMA Strength Coach
• Advanced P-DTR Practitioner
• Metabolic Typing Advisor
• 300-hour Yoga Teacher (creator of StrengthYoga)
• Medical Astrology Level 4
Specialties:
• Strength Training (men and women 35+)
• Flexibility/Mobility
• 35+women perimenopause and menopause
• Lifestyle/Nutrition
• Corrective Exercise
• Weight loss
• Mindset/Personal Development

02/13/2026

In Part 5 of wrists and yoga I am going to visit technique pointers for Revolved postures. Revoled or twisting postures are a group of poses that many don't realize that they just dumped the majority of their weight into the supporting arm. Your wrist, shoulder and neck will really begin to hate that as they are taking the brunt of your weight.The brunt of your weight should be taken up by the working leg, glutes, centeral core and peripheral core. Pay attention next time and simply shift your weight back into the leg and engage the glutes and central core more b/c it's their job to hold you up in the pose. You arm is a supporting "actor" not the main character;-) People have a tendency to place all their weight into the had because the are tired. Making sure that your core, glutes and upper back are strong is making sure that they are working in the postures that have the highest carry over into your world. Be kind to your wrists, shoulders and neck by shifting the work back into the body where is belongs. I hope this has helped you in your practice.
A practice where we spend time on our hands these tips are hugely important and to begin to practice to master. March 2, 2026 my Girl of Transformation is for you. Just head to my website for more info because you will get these types of tips plus so much more
https://www.vitalityforlifebychristi.com/blog-1/categories/minimizing-wrist-pain-in-yoga/fitne

02/12/2026

In this video I will be going over technique work for side plank. Side plank is one where students feel they have to be on the razors edge of their feet--this is untrue. Without the peripheral core strength when the hips to hang low and place excessive weight into the wrist; hang off the passive structures of the shoulder and then the neck has to take a bigger load as well. There are many options other than the hardest one. It's challenging in a group setting to do what our bodies need vs letting the ego win out and then paying for it dearly. When you lift the hips to make yourself banana shaped what you are doing is taking excessive loading out of the hand, wrist, elbow, shoulder and neck. When the hips sag towards the floor without the support from a strong and functioning peripheral core; that weight is displaced to the supporting arm/wrist. If you put the knee to the floor it places the hips in the right place for height. The work is holding hips up when the legs are straight. You still must engage the upper body when knee is on the floor so you don’t end up using your arm like a cane! I hope this help to give you some more options to help you with your practice or your training.
This and so much more alignment tips in my Glute Girl of Yoga Transformation starts March 2, 2026
https://www.vitalityforlifebychristi.com/blog-1/categories/minimizing-wrist-pain-in-yoga/fitne

02/11/2026

When people are just starting either a yoga program or a fitness program the push up position can be very hard on the wrists, shoulders, neck and low back. When people start in the setup of the high plank or high push up position they may have the strength for the static setup but when it’s time to descend they may lose that stability and do full body sag.

This sag at the shoulder places extra stress or the extra load to the wrists, passive structures of the shoulder, the neck and low back. This person is not able to either engage the peripheral core or is not able to maintain the contraction of the muscles of the peripheral core for stability.

What is the peripheral core? This is the larger muscles of the upper back and one of their jobs is to create stability for the shoulder and the shoulder blade. These muscles are the rhomboids, mid and lower trapezius, latissimus dorsi and anterior serratus. These muscles are ...to read more just head to my website and check out my Glute Girl of Yoga Transformation that starts March 2, 2026.
https://www.vitalityforlifebychristi.com/blog-1/categories/minimizing-wrist-pain-in-yoga/fitne

02/10/2026

The time is now to build muscle for you body.
Muscle and mastering the basics will be your saving grace.
I’m 55 (going to be 56 soon). Hysterectomy at 31. Little to no signals around . When I would get a signal. I would resolve it.
Bottom line is get up an move. Master the basics with and
It’s a little more complicated than that but once we start here more pieces fall into place. I have my story. I had some weight gain. It took some time but Im on the otherside.
Message me if you want to start this journey.

02/10/2026

Why the Hinge Forward in Yoga is Bad
In this short video you will not only see but feel that when you lean forward it begins increases compressive type forces going into the wrist. This is a cue typically given when going from a Hi-lo chaturanga. This is an advanced option and is not ideal to be used in class as the only option. There are too many strength abilities in class for this to be the only option.

Why is this cue given? The idea of stacking your joints is the safest place to start. While this is safe way to start a movement for the knee in Warrior (lunge) type poses and some squat oriented poses; it is not for the elbow for hi-lo chaturanga.

Stacking the elbow on top of the wrist joint during the hi-lo chaturanga can be stressful and traumatic on the wrist, the shoulder and the neck if you do not have a strong foundation of strength at the peripheral core (upper back). The elbow is a far sturdier joint than the knee. Implementing the idea of stacking the elbow over the wrist is a lack of understanding of how the body works and has different implications.

As we hinge forward in the joint to take the stress off the elbow we are adding stress somewhere else. That stress simply doesn’t disappear. The lever at the shoulder is increasing (this means you are increasing the weight) and the stress at the wrist is also increasing. If you do not have the peripheral core strength to account for this you are going to kill your wrist, shoulders, and neck because the stress must be taken up somewhere.

The joints that need to be stacked here is the shoulder...to read more head to my website.
https://www.vitalityforlifebychristi.com/blog-1/categories/minimizing-wrist-pain-in-yoga/fitne

Remember this is simply a snapshot of something that's a little bit more complex than a one-minute video.
I'm starting my Girl of Yoga Transformation March 2, 2026.

02/09/2026

How can you begin to minimize the load being placed onto the wrist, the passive structures of the shoulders and the neck?

There is a concept called ‘Spreading the Floor’. This is a concept not only used in powerlifting and strength conditioning, but I have seen references in yoga books (very few but I have found them). I use this concept all the time and is game changer for people! Especially when taught the intricacies of spreading the floor or in this the mat.

You will get stronger faster and in the right places while minimizing the extra stress being placed in the wrists and placing it back into the peripheral core, central core and glute max; and the arms become an extension of what is happening from the torso.
You will get a strong upper back, strong arms while protecting those wrists.
I teach you this in my Girl of transformation plus so much more.
Head to my website
https://www.vitalityforlifebychristi.com/glute-girl-of-yoga

02/09/2026

This one is short and sweet!! There are so many people that have wrist trouble in not just yoga classes but a lot of fitness classes. The focus on my video series will be in the yoga environment. This is just a little intro into what I will be talking about. You might see how this might carry over into your activity if your activity happens to be something other than yoga. I hope you enjoy this next series!
I have so much more alignment tips. I'm also starting my Girl of Transformation March 2, 2026. You will get these types of tips plus so much more. Message me or Head to https://www.vitalityforlifebychristi.com/glute-girl-of-yoga

02/09/2026

I know! Where’s the ? It’s coming. Depending on your and where you’re at in your journey in a weight room is important. I know not everyone has this setup or is a beginner.
My Glute Girl of yoga helps to build that foundation. After the 12 weeks we can either go into more advanced postures that require building more strength or begin to move into a gym or home gym.
Glute Girls starts March 2. I just may have a beginner home strength training 12 week transformation running at the same time or right after. But for now message me for more info or https://www.vitalityforlifebychristi.com/glute-girl-of-yoga

02/09/2026

I’m resurrecting my girl of transformation. This is going to be great!
78 classes, nutrition, alignment, coaching. All online!
You can lift and tighten your glutes while getting your head outta there. The balance between and athleticism
Head to my website https://www.vitalityforlifebychristi.com/glute-girl-of-yoga

02/07/2026

We had a lot of fun today! Workouts can be fun! Reach out if you ready to get off the couch and ready to move!

02/05/2026

I just wanted to point out she stayed committed to the journey. We are all human. This took longer than 12 weeks. Even if it only took 12 weeks she would still have to stay committed to and some form of cardio that she enjoys.

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Christi Sullivan is currently a Level 4 CHEK Practitioner, CHEK HLC 3, FMA Strength Coach Level 2; P-DTR (Proprioceptive Deep Tendon Reflex) Practitioner and the founder of Loveland Yoga & Core Fitness. She became an immediate international presenter after she created Strength Yoga. Christi applies advanced teachings to bridge the gap between rehabilitation, yoga and strength and conditioning fields. Christi has applied these techniques with professional athletes, weekend warriors and stay at home moms, who are living healthier and more functional lives. Christi is a highly demanded professional backed by world leaders in the field of corrective exercise, performance conditioning and lifestyle management