09 - The Power of Language with Kristina Garla
In this episode, I have invited a dear friend of mine, Kristina Garla, to share with us about the power of language and the impact that the words we use with ourselves has on the way that we show up daily. Kristina Garla is a meditation teacher, writer and speaker, breathwork facilitator and certified Wayapa® practitioner. Through these practices, Kristina shares the wisdom of breath, heart and earth connection. Born on Yorta Yorta land, to Lithuanian refugees, Kristina has a special connection to where land meets water, and the healing qualities of nature. She grew up spending a lot of time swimming in muddy creeks and rivers, beautifully clear bush streams and the salty ocean. She lives on Wurundjeri Country and her voice holds space for people to heal through meditation, somatic and grounding practices, and her published writing. Kristina is blessed with two beautiful children, who keep her humble. She collects feathers; and magpies tend to hang out with her when she meditates in her backyard. Their song brings a beautiful sense of harmony and joy to her heart. Kristina holds weekly meditation classes, breathwork sessions, Wayapa classes, writing therapy sessions, somatic journalling workshops and regular community circles, as well as special meditation events, immersions, one-to-one coaching and intuitive healing sessions. She also publishes her writing on a blog and shares her insights through speaking and writing engagements. Working with individuals, families, communities, early learning centres, schools, charities and workplaces, Kristina’s goal is to foster wellness in the world. She advocates for kindness and gratitude. She believes we have everything we need to nurture peace within and around us, to create harmony in our body, and foster compassion and service to ourselves and others. Kristina peacefully insists for truth and believes in the guidance of love to change the world. In this episode, Kristina shares the following: her journey to where she is today, and the work that she does in the worldher love for words and writing and using it as a form of meditationthe role that language plays in our lives - the way that we show up and the way that we communicate with othersDr. Masaru Emoto's work that he has shared in his book "The Hidden Messages in Water" - how the influence of our thoughts, words and feelings on molecules of water can positively impact us and the world around uswhat we can do to shift the language we use with ourselves, and the language that we use with others in our communitiesAs mentioned in the episode, Kristina and I are co-creating an in-person workshop - "Flourish and Thrive" - for teachers on Saturday, 6th May in Melbourne. If you are interested in joining us for an afternoon to reclaim your energy and time to prevent teacher burnout, we would love to have you come join us! Book your spot via this link here! LINKS: Kristina's website Kristina's Instagram Flourish & Thrive Workshop - Saturday 6th May 1-1 Teacher Wellbeing Coaching with Paige Paige's Instagram Paige's LinkedIn
