My name is Christina, I'm a Certified Yoga Therapist in Winchester, VA.
Currently offering private in-person & virtual sessions to help you achieve your wellness goals in Frederick, Clarke & Loudoun Co.
06/04/2026
I’m offering my first public yoga class in a while, Sunday June 14 at MADabolic in Wi******er, 10:00 am. Plus it’s free 😉
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FREE Yoga by at MAD on Sunday June 14th at 10am!
The breath can be a powerful tool. In class there’s an emphasis on moving the body with the breath, but do you know why?
The breath itself can be useful to help guide your practice. When the breath becomes short it means we’re forcing too far, but when it remains long we can find ease and depth.
When we begin listening to the breath we begin to understand what it means to observe ourselves. It’s through this observation that we learn what is happening in our bodies and begins to teach us skills for self study (svadhyaya).
The breath helps us regulate the nervous system, especially when we learn to focus on the exhale. When the breath is short or choppy, that’s a good sign that we are worked up or in a state of hyperarousal. When we shift the focus to the breath and lengthen the exhale we can help regulate this state.
When the breath in practice becomes rushed, do you allow this to rush the practice or hurry up to get out of something? Or do you take this as a moment to reflect and back off to a point where you can find that longer, smoother breath?
Focusing on the breath body connection helps to focus the mind, and keeps us present in the moment, and find balance. The longer we can hold onto that sense of presence the easier it translates off the mat.
These are just a few of the reasons we emphasize using the breath in our practice. What’s your favorite part of practice?
And if you bothered to read this far, then yes that is my breath during practice 😉.
05/07/2026
We are just a couple of days away. Join us this Saturday May 9th, event starts at 10:00 am.
The Holistic Healing Workshop Series https://www.eventbrite.com/e/holistic-healing-workshop-series-winchester-va-tickets-1983561723511?aff=oddtdtcreator
05/03/2026
04/29/2026
Why does it seem that we are always making choices between this or that instead of saying this and…. Why does it have to be one or the other?
Our nervous systems are always on alert so the act of being still makes us feel uncomfortable. The mental chatter is real, and keeps us distracted because what could possibly come up in the stillness? We do not want to feel uncomfortable, but it’s here where the magic begins.
The physical practice (asana) is about more than working out. In fact, it’s really just one of several tools meant to help support stillness, self-study, and connection.
If you want to learn more about the practices besides the physical, then join me Saturday May 9th at The Holistic Healing Workshop in Wi******er, VA at 10:00 am.
Early Bird pricing extended, get your tickets before May 2nd at https://theholistichealingworkshop.com
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04/27/2026
Early Bird pricing has been extended, get your tickets by May 2nd and save!
Time is running out to save $30 on The Holistic Healing Workshop ✨
Join us on May 9 at the Wi******er Country Club for a beautiful day of healing, encouragement, connection, and renewal.
Your early bird ticket is just $97 through May 2nd. After that, tickets go up to $127.
If you’ve been thinking about coming, this is the perfect time to say yes to yourself.
Ticket info in the comments. 💗
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10/05/2025
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09/12/2025
Buddhism Is Not About Worship — It’s About Practice!
There is a common misconception that Buddhism is a religion where you "worship" the Buddha. But the truth is far deeper and more beautiful.
Buddhism is not about blind faith or ritual — it is a practice, a way of living, much like yoga or meditation. It’s about training the mind, cultivating compassion, and learning to see reality as it is.
You don’t have to give up your faith to practice Buddhism. In fact, Buddhism can complement your faith. I once heard about a Catholic priest who lives in a Buddhist monastery in France. He said something profound:
👉 “Buddhism makes me a better Christian.”
And that’s the essence. Buddhism doesn’t ask you to worship the Buddha. Instead, it teaches you to awaken your own mind, to let go of suffering, and to live with wisdom and compassion.
When you practice mindfulness, kindness, and non-attachment, you become:
✨ A more present parent.
✨ A more patient friend.
✨ A more compassionate believer.
✨ A calmer, happier human being.
Whether you are Christian, Hindu, Muslim, Jewish, or follow no religion at all — the principles of Buddhism can make you more grounded, more peaceful, and more loving.
Because at its core, Buddhism is not about changing your God.
It’s about changing yourself.
🌸 Practice Buddhism, not to become a Buddhist — but to become a better, happier human being.