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Relax, energize, renew with YOGA

Heal body, mind and spirit through REIKI

• YOGA is becoming increasingly popular as a method to relax, become more flexible and begin to explore the inner self. But did you know yoga can also be a vigorous cardiovascular workout through the use of rapidly changing yoga posture flows?  Or that it can focus on helping to heal chronic illness such as cancer or fibromyalgia?  Or that you can prepare for childbirth with yoga?  It can help treat many illnesses and calm the nervous system for disorders such as panic attacks and depression.  Through meditation, the student learns to use the breath to carry him/her through stressful, painful and challenging situations.  Yoga is not just postures.  Yoga includes postures, meditation, guided imagery, breathing techniques, and deep relaxation.  Yoga is not a religion.  It is, however, a spiritual practice that can greatly enhance any religious practices you currently have. Through the years, I have worked with yoga students from 8-83 years old.  These students have seen improvement in high blood pressure, osteoporosis, migraines, strength in multiple sclerosis, severe chronic back problems, mood, self-confidence and stress management.

• REIKI is an ancient healing technique, taught by word of mouth for many years. Somehow, this practice taught by word of mouth got lost.  In the 1800s it was rediscovered and documented Dr. Mikao Usui, a Japanese professor. Today, Reiki serves as a complement to traditional healing techniques through either hands-on or distance healing. Many find Reiki not  only helpful as an adjunct to traditional health care, but also a relaxing, soothing search for one's own inner self.  Personally, I have found it to be very helpful in decreasing the chronic spasms of my dystonia and in helping me to relax and be open to healing when I am ill. I have also witnessed it work to help heal shoulder strains, ankle sprains, severe chronic rectal fistula and knee injuries.  I have also used Reiki to work with people who have chronic illnesses such as fibromyalgia, multiple sclerosis, and cancer.

• THE FAMILY PAGE is, of course, my family, of which I am so proud!

• WHAT'S NEW? is information regarding medical/nursing topics, Yoga, Reiki and other related items.

• FAVORITES is my favorite books, music, videos and websites.

• DYSTONIA  AND OTHER ILLNESSES is about a rare neuromuscular disorder that I have and yoga as it affects blood clots.

"We all must travel the distance of a lifetime in this body.  If we do not care for it, how can we reach our goals?"

                                                                                       Swami Kripalu, from Kripalu Yoga: A Guide to Practice On and Off the Mat,  Richard Faulds, p. 165.

ABOUT PRIS CONSTANTINO, RN, MS

I retired from being a registered nurse in 2003.  During my nursing career, I worked in all levels of various organizations. I've held positions as hospital staff nurse, home health nurse, clinic nurse, marketing representative, clinical educator, head nurse, and administrative director. Most recently I worked part-time as an oncology nurse at a local oncology practice, administering chemotherapy.  

Enjoying the  benefits of my own yoga practice, I became a certified Kripalu yoga instructor in 1995, teaching a variety of yoga classes for people of all ages and health conditions.  I am also a Registered Professional Yoga Teacher with Yoga Alliance, as well as an Usui Master Level Reiki Practitioner and Teacher, providing individual Reiki healing sessions and Reiki Level I, II and III and Master Teacher classes. Original yoga certification was a 200 hour training program (designated by Kripalu and Yoga Alliance as Basic Certification) and I  now have the Professional Level of Certification which is 500 hours.

I received a diploma in nursing, then a Bachelor of Science degree in Health Administration and a Master of Science degree in Community Health Planning and Administration and have continued my education in all of my fields of endeavor.

I strive to bring a warm, friendly approach to my work, inspiring confidence from my clients and students. Many say that my soft, soothing voice and ability to stay calm and focused in crisis has a calming effect on all that work with me. My extensive experience and education brings to my yoga and Reiki practices, a unique understanding of the relationship  between physical and mental well-being and the prevention and treatment of disease. The experience I have working in the Medicare and private care aspects of home health and oncology enhance my ability to work effectively with elderly clients and their families. 

Although I have worked primarily in health care, I have experienced most situations that come up in the workplace. My clients note that my team building skills are excellent.  You will find that my working with groups in the corporate environment is a calming and yet, energizing experience for your employees.  The peace and harmony shared during corporate yoga sessions, spills over into the work environment, building your work teams even stronger.  Please feel free to call me for details for any of my classes, private sessions or corporate yoga sessions.