About Qigong: This is ancient wisdom that reawakens the spirit and aligns the energy systems. “Qi” is synonymous with life force, prana, source energy, and unconditional love. “Gong” means the work of. In essence, qigong is an ancient Chinese practice of harnessing or moving the power of Qi in the body. When we practice qigong, we are working with the universal life force, by using breath and movement and our powers of intention. This practice is sublime and wonderful for staying limber and young. I use the fundamentals of qigong everyday and in practice while I give massage and during healing events. (LMK if this works)
About Breath: Our primary purpose for breathing is to produce energy. That’s right! Our breath is a source of energy that we can flex, or work as an excellent path to wellness. We can do this by exercising our breath using breath holds and practicing variability with up-regulating, down-regulating and balancing techniques. Take your wellness to the next level with some simple breath expansion techniques!
Bodywork
Massage therapy involves the subtle manipulation of soft tissues to elicit a positive change and the alleviation of pain and stress that can be stored in our soft tissues. Benefits of massage also include the awesome side effects of relaxation and providing a safe space to heal; improved circulation; better quality of sleep; strengthened immune response; decreased joint inflammation; better quality of life. How is massage with Christina different from others? Christina will guide you to use your breath and if inspired, she will also use the instruments at hand, like the gong, drum, chimes, and singing bowls. She uses hot towels and hot stones in every massage and has you lie on a heated table as well. Massage with Christina is an upgrade to next level healing.
Meditation
There is no way you are going to get me to sit for any amount of time trying to empty my brain of everything! Ha! I get it. We do not live in a monk’s world. This being said - it is more important now than ever before that we find ways of dealing with stress. Meditation can be a really great tool and there are so many ways to do it. Full disclosure - I have not been able to turn it all off either. Part of this practice is also developing a better way of letting go - of finding a place where we can center, unwind and breathe and be ok with it - whatever it is. Meditation is a path to compassion. Meditation is a path to acceptance. But the best of all is that meditation is a path to mindfulness and a better connection - to everything! HMU for a consultation on curating a meditation path just for you.