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!
Winter Gathering
Our Winter Solstice Gathering will be Sunday, December 21st at La Mesa Wine Works; located in La Mesa's vibrant industrial area, La Mesa Wine Works is host to San Pasqual Winery, all the wines they serve are produced locally.
Marinate in a morning of restoration with a 90 minute Yin & Restore Yoga which will include sound healing & reiki. Yin & Restore Yoga refers to a style of yoga that combines the deep stretching of Yin Yoga with the deep relaxation of Restorative Yoga. The goal of both is to find stillness, reduce tension, and achieve a sense of equilibrium, making it a powerful practice for both the body and mind. We will be creating our own vision boards as a source of inspiration and motivation for the New Year!
Each participant will enjoy one wine/mocktail flight, a bowl of homemade red lentil soup & a cup of warm herbal tea. Mexican yoga blankets, yoga blocks, magazines & all other materials needed for the vision boards will be provided. Please bring your own mat. There will be a water station too.
Cost & Payment
Due to the small group limit of 10 participants, the full amount of $140.00 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.