What is a Seasonal Gathering?
According to Traditional Chinese Medicine Theory there are 5 elements: fire, earth, wood, water, and metal. Each element is associated with its own particular season, emotion, and organ system. Ancient Taoist alchemists based an entire philosophy and healing system on observing these cycles of change in nature. Each element and season brings forth its own alchemy, offering its gifts but also carrying its shadows.
Local
Our seasonal gatherings are curated experiences right here in San Diego, CA. Each season is an opportunity to work with the gifts & life lessons that the element has to teach us.
Community
Our intention is to gather as a community in welcoming the next season of life; just as the seasons change, we too experience various transitions throughout our lives. Let’s celebrate these changes together as we heal in community with the support of others!
Support
Through yoga, breath work, inquiry, sound healing, journaling, creativity & support we access our true nature & let go of what is no longer needed.
Say yes to you!
Meet Your Instructor
Christina
Christina is a certified Yoga Instructor with experience in teaching, yoga studio management & nursing. She is also Reiki 1 + 2 Certified. Trained in Baptiste Power Yoga with additional training in Yin Yoga, Yoga Nidra, Functional Yoga & Weighted Yoga. She currently works in the role of Yoga Rehab Therapist in a Health Institute for patients with chronic pain. Her teaching style is fun & down-to-earth & she firmly believes laughter is the best core exercise!
Summer Solstice Gathering
Summer Solstice Gathering is a time for us to get together and explore the fire element through the lens of Yoga & Traditional Chinese Medicine. We will start the day with strength & mobility building Power Yoga that will incorporate poses to stimulate the small intestines. Power Yoga is a flow-based practice where poses are linked together with breath in a continuous sequence.
Afterwards, we will cool down with Yin Yoga poses for opening the shoulders, chest & upper back accompanied by healing instruments of sound to help us feel more relaxed, balanced & connected.
Finally, we will create our own nature craft by making decoupage seashells; all materials provided (look it up online; they are gorgeous).
Each participant has the option of one wine or mocktail flight. A charcuterie board, fresh watermelon, herbal tea & cucumber-infused water will be served. All props such as yoga blocks and mats will be provided if needed.
These gatherings are a powerful and profound invitation to connect to yourself and others through the transformative practices of Yoga and Traditional Chinese Medicine. We also make sure to have fun and do something creative, such as chanting together using our wind instruments a.k.a. our pranayama (breath control) to make sweet music, or create something with our hands to take home and cherish, like Brene Brown says, "The way to connect your head to your heart is through the hands."
Yoga is the study of the self (Svadhyāya). Through understanding the self, we are able to better understand and connect to others in our community (sangha).
Join us on Sunday, 9/28 at 8:30 am at La Mesa Wine Works located in La Mesa’s vibrant industrial area on 8167 Center Street, La Mesa between Bolt Brewery and Helix Brewing Co. We will gather in the community to say farewell to this season of our life with yoga, sound healing, art + crafts, wine/mocktails, food & connection!
Cost & Payment
Due to the small group limit of 10 participants, the full amount of $175.00 is due now to secure your spot. You can pay via Venmo or Paypal.
*If neither of these options work for you, please let us know & we can work with you to arrange alternative payment.
PAYMENT TERMS: Christina Healing Arts does not offer refunds within 30 days of a retreat. Refund for cancellations made 2 weeks prior to the retreat will be considered if another participant from the wait list takes your spot. Cancellations made within 72 hours or no-shows will not be eligible for refund.