Meeting Discomfort Comfortably: Returning to the Body with Christina Chung

In this soothing and deeply reflective episode of Beyond Success, psychologist and host Melina Linden reconnects with her former yoga teacher, Christina (Chrissie) Chung — a yoga and Ayurveda practitioner creating a sanctuary for holistic living in Portugal. Together, they explore the art of meeting discomfort comfortably, embracing imperfection, and returning to the wisdom of the body as a gateway to joy, balance, and fulfillment.Chrissie shares her journey from global yoga teacher to land steward — building a wellness center rooted in Ayurveda, Tantra, and nature’s intelligence. They discuss perfectionism, surrender, trust, the slow rhythms of Portugal (and Greece), and how yoga’s deeper promise lies beyond the poses — in learning to listen.You’ll learn:🌿 The difference between strength and power in yoga and life💫 How to reframe perfectionism into self-trust🪶 What it means to meet discomfort comfortably🌸 Ayurveda’s timeless wisdom for balance and nourishment🧘‍♀️ How to bring philosophy off the mat and into daily lifeGuest – Christina (Chrissie) ChungYoga Teacher • Ayurveda & Tantra Practitioner • Founder of chrissiechung.com📸 Instagram: @chrissie.chung | @projectfairytalefarmHost – Melina LindenPsychologist & Founder of The WHOLE Method🌐 melinalinden.com📸 Instagram: @zenfultherapist