Christina Cheng

Christina, originally from Hong Kong, is one of the few disciples of Andrey Lappa, founder of Universal Yoga, who is co-teaching and translating the Universal Yoga Teacher Training with Lappa. She is deeply inspired by her root guruji, Andrey Lappa, and she dedicates herself to study with Andrey all around the world, including Hong Kong, Taipei, Singapore, Shanghai and Himalayas these years. Christina feels particularly blessed to have met Andrey, who has given her vigorous trainings in the full system of asanas and vinyasas, the art of mandala sequencing, as well as authentic methods of internal energetic practice. Christina realises that practising yoga is actually a path to get rid of sufferings and ultimately reach endless happiness. Universal Yoga is an effective tool for her. She therefore perseveres in practising and teaching Universal Yoga unremittingly in order to share this traditional and authentic system of yoga to people who are looking for the right path of spiritual liberation. She co-founded Yoga Alfresco and organised outdoor community and charity yoga classes regularly in Hong Kong. Christina describes her classroom as a rich soil where consciousness is raised and compassion is cultivated. Her classes are founded on the principles of Universal Yoga, which include not only asanas and vinyasas, but also pranayama, mantra chanting and meditation to enhance powers of concentration. Christina is known for her articulate instructions, uplifting energy, and seamless incorporation of philosophical teachings into physical practices. Himalayan singing bowls with her beautiful chanting is her signature. Her educational background and her professional trainings at multinational corporations, helped Christina to develop a detailed mind and to focus on every single detail of teaching. This indeed makes difficult concepts simple and easy to be understood. Her egoless teaching style, open-minded attitude, patient and compassionate personality, are embraced by many fellowships.