Curtis began practicing and studying Yoga at In Bloom in 2018 under the instruction of Amy Ruckel taking Ashtanga and Hot Yoga ritually. He later started becoming a genuine Yin practitioner within a few years as well, practicing regularly and finding his own voice as a teacher in this style.
He teaches from a deep well of intertwined philosophies artistically, spiritually, and practically. He has certification not only as a Yoga Instructor (in Vinyasa and Yin), but also an NASM Certified Personal Trainer. Additionally, Curtis competes under the tutelage of Black Belt Mike Karam, and also acts as Assistant Coach in Jiu Jitsu and Kickboxing at MK Martial Arts, located at Mohawk Valley Wellness.
Curtis is a NYS Certified Music Teacher with a Masters Degree in Cello Performance from the University of Arizona. He is a String Orchestra Teacher at Central Valley Central School District in Mohawk, New York.
Curtis blends his background in many topics and mediums into an informed traditional practice, with a unique perspective and individuality while also staying true to his training and an openness to trying different things. Curtis remains a Renaissance Man constantly seeking to open his aperture and find new inspiration from life to bring to his different arts and practices and share with his students.
Curtis Karwacki is a Utica and Central New York Native. He enjoys going to CrossFit class, driving his Ford Bronco, comedy, podcasts and spending time running and going on long hikes with his friends and his dog, an Australian Kelpie, “Ari”, short for Arizona, whom he adopted while living there.