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Christyal Rood embarked upon her creative journey as young girl always having loved her outlets to express herself through artistry. At fourteen, she took her first steps on the path of spirituality while attending church.
An avid church goer, she later became a Sunday school teacher and eventually a prayer team member. This experience strengthened her spiritual foundation; however, Rood had an inner knowing there was more to life than what she was experiencing. She began to seek clarity and inevitably gained a deeper understanding of life through spiritual texts, self-help books, and podcasts. Rood’s second child was born in 2013, and she felt completely lost in the months that followed, still seeking refuge and security in trivial ways.
A dynamic shift upended her life In 2017-2018 through a sequence of grueling events including a lengthy custody battle, a separation which ended in Divorce, and a devastating Achilles tear. Mentally and emotionally drained as well as physically immobile, the opportunity presented itself to explore a more life enhancing treatment through the art of meditation. The practice of meditation gave her a greater sense of peace and clarity. The path of consistent meditation opened Rood to a higher sense of self and purpose. She began to gain a greater understanding of her gifts, dreams, and visions all while discovering her knack for interpreting the dreams of others.
Rood experienced a life-changing reiki session with a close friend that inspired her to obtain her Reiki Master certification. Rood says, “Reiki is a gift I’ve always had. Church folks refer to it as the, ‘laying of hands.’” Rood’s athleticism and meditation practice brought her to the world of Yoga, and she later became a Yoga instructor (200 RYT Yoga Alliance).
She soon realized she could combine all forms of artistic expression with yoga through workshops based on bringing a greater awareness to SELF! Rood has facilitated art shows and has been featured in several art exhibits. She utilizes photography, video, poetry, and mixed media to bring forth messages of strength, love, peace, and the importance of learning and knowing oneself. Rood’s discoveries helped her to transform her life in the most beautiful and profound ways.