Christel Wellness

In 2021 I walked away from my career in the corporate world where I had been working for a few of the most well-known corporations in the world. In those roles, I was privileged to travel the world and meet many wonderful people.  While I enjoyed those times, I was aware of the increasing suffering that […]

As announced on my social media accounts, I recently qualified as Yin yoga instructor following an online training with Kassandra Reinhardt. Having been a long-term fan of Yin yoga, I really wanted to share this passion of mine with my students so they can also benefit from this practice that so few know about! I […]

This month I was very lucky to go back to Brazil (more precisely Rio de Janeiro and Lumiar in the Atlantic rainforest) and spend time with dear friends of mine. I met them a few years ago when I first went to Brazil for a yoga and Grand Mother plant ceremonies retreat. Having had some […]

As you know I love running workshops with my students on a subject that brings joy, fun and challenges them all. So earlier this month, I ran another workshop with my friend and fellow colleague Andy entitled: Mix Up, Pair Up and Step Up Your Yoga Practice. The theme was working in pairs and sometimes […]

The past 2 years have taught us many things, and one of them is the importance of sustaining a home yoga practice. This demands more than a sequence of postures. It demands discipline, dedication, creativity and surrender to the present moment. And sometimes, our bodies demand support. Most of our homes aren’t outfitted with the […]

I have finally written and sent my first yoga newsletter this week!! 🎉 And I am very excited about this! 😁 I know it has taken me a long time to get there (only a few years...) but now that I no longer work in the corporate world, I am able to dedicate my time […]

On Saturday 24th September 2022, my friend Andy and I held a yoga workshop labelled 'Take your Backbend to a New Level'.  Finding a workshop theme is not always easy as it depends on your students’ abilities and of course, yours! It is a bit of guesswork and after much thinking we agreed that backbends […]

The answer, as with so many things in yoga and in life, depends! 😉 Time has an almost magical capacity to change your perception. A lengthy hold in a yoga pose can test your endurance and resolve but also give your nervous system a rare opportunity to centre and settle. On the other hand, moving […]

The Anatomy of Om as per above picture shows how deep and powerful this symbol is. How to chant Om 1. Wherever you're sitting right now, adjust your posture to sit up straight and close your eyes 2. Take a nice long, deep breath and let it go 3. With your next breath, let an "Ooooo" […]

For thousands of years, the ancient teachings of Hinduism and Buddhism have embraced the concept of etheric energy points in the body known as Chakras. These points bring life force and vital energy into the physical form and govern the psychological qualities of a person. There are seven central Chakras — four in the upper […]