We’re excited to introduce you to the always interesting and insightful Christine Perez-Gray. We hope you’ll enjoy our conversation with Christine below.

Christine, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today Was there a defining moment in your professional career? A moment that changed the trajectory of your career?

I remember my “Defining Moment” as if it were yesterday. I was hiking the Blue Ridge Mountains and boom!! God channeled via the cold flowing waters for me to serve the people of the land by leading them to freedom. Freedom you might ask? Yes! freedom from mental slavery!! This was the pivotal turning point that the mission for me was stronger, more meaningful, more profound. I must GO…I then redirected my energy from apparel into Yoga & Wellness Retreats. Giving people a safe space to heal, a platform
to step into their power and build a like minded community full of love.

Christine, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?

I started The Yoga Direction in 2017 with the intention of giving all people a place to be seen, heard, validated and loved. I used clothing with powerful words, phrases; to motivate themselves and others to think outside of the box. Suddenly more and more people wanted to wear, shop, and retail my clothing!! Definitely a dream come true, however I felt that there was more to deliver on a deeper level, I just didn’t realize how at the time. A dear friend encouraged me to feel Gods presence and lead… and the rest is history!!

Today The Yoga Direction hosts Yoga & Wellness Retreats all over the USA and abroad. I am blessed to have an amazing
team of healers who collectively come together in the name of the greater good, support my mission and who have become family.

Do you have any insights you can share related to maintaining high team morale?

The best advice I am able to provide for those in a position managing a team & maintaining morale is to: lead with love, let the individual shine and provide reinforcing support no matter what.

We’d love to hear a story of resilience from your journey.

I was once lost in the grips of a depleting drug addiction and everything that comes with that lifestyle. Yoga and Nature helped restore me into the loving space I live in today. Continue to move forward… No Matter What!!

Contact Info:

• Website: www.theyogadirection.com
• Instagram: @theyogadirection
• Facebook: the yoga direction
• Yelp: the yoga direction

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Emily Prada Photos Brendan Eldom Shadealife.co