Radiant Compassion

Radiant Compassion Updates on Alison's Kripalu Yoga and Reiki offerings. What is radiant compassion?

People who incorporate mindfulness into daily life often describe how being in the present moment increases their connection to their sense of being. By developing a relationship with the self, a person can start to move through life from an authentic place, making choices that align with one’s morals, values, and passions. Alison believes that this practice of being true to oneself and honoring one’s inner authenticity elicits a true quality of radiance. About Alison: Alison Christiansen, LCSW, RYT, and certified Reiki Master, was initially drawn to yoga as a practice for building and maintaining the strength and flexibility she had developed as a dancer of over 15 years. By practicing yoga and mindfulness, Alison quickly discovered the joy and power of living in the present moment. When she was introduced to Kripalu yoga, while on retreat with her mother, she was attracted to the tradition’s emphasis on self-compassion and self-inquiry. Alison completed her 200-hour yoga teacher training at Kripalu Center for Yoga and Health in 2012. Her instructing is complimented by additional trainings focused on trauma-sensitive yoga and therapeutic yoga techniques. Alison is currently a practicing clinical social worker, developing a specialty in helping individuals impacted by trauma heal through mindfulness-based modalities. Alison teaches yoga in both therapeutic and studio settings in the Ithaca/Cortland area.

🌸✨Final week to register✨🌸Spring is here! 🌼🪺🍀 A time of hope and rebirth as the days get longer, flowers start sprouting...
03/24/2026

🌸✨Final week to register✨🌸

Spring is here! 🌼🪺🍀 A time of hope and rebirth as the days get longer, flowers start sprouting and bird song fills the air. Also a time of renewal and clearing out. A potent season for releasing what’s stagnant within and creating space for new beginnings. As we shift from the reflective energy of winter, spring inspires us to awaken into action and new adventures.

In this spirit of spring, my retreat, Radiant Renewal, is just around the corner! This is the final week to register 🥰 If you’ve been wavering, I invite you to take action ✨✨✨

Details in bio, sliding scale available 🌸

🌷A new slow flow series begins this Wednesday🌷I still can’t get over how cozy the winter slow flow series was! All of us...
03/02/2026

🌷A new slow flow series begins this Wednesday🌷

I still can’t get over how cozy the winter slow flow series was! All of us hibernating in our separate spaces but together, moving with ease and care 🥰❄️

This series is interned to thaw and awaken us in this winter/spring in between 💛 Soft movements, steady breath, nervous system friendly pacing - each class provides space to release stiffness, reconnect inwardly and welcome small signs of energy returning. Awakening happens slowly, gently and in its own timing 🌸🌱🪺

Sign up for the whole series for a discounted price or drop in whenever you please! Registration link in bio!

Woke up to fresh snowflakes this morning but the past few days of warming sun and melting snow have been sweet reminders...
03/01/2026

Woke up to fresh snowflakes this morning but the past few days of warming sun and melting snow have been sweet reminders that spring is coming…. 🌼🌷

There are a few rooms available for the Radiant Renewal Retreat, April 10-12th at Light on the Hill

A space to fully release and rest; be in grounding community; spend time in nature embracing the hope and awakening spring provides; and simply give yourself some care and attention.

Schedule and registration link in bio ☀️

Wowweeee yesterday’s Reiki Yoga!! ✨✨✨✨First time having two additional Reiki practitioners offering Reiki alongside me -...
02/23/2026

Wowweeee yesterday’s Reiki Yoga!! ✨✨✨✨

First time having two additional Reiki practitioners offering Reiki alongside me - and wow was the energy powerful! Felt like we all floated away into deep relaxation 🥰 I’ve felt peaceful and energetic in such a sweet way ever since ✨✨

It’s beautiful to watch this offering evolve from a creative, intuitive experiment 8 or 9 years ago to a beloved offering now including more practitioners and opportunities for folks to receive this healing energy 💙

Thank you to those who attended and carved out space for nourishing rest, to Laurin and Sarah for your presence and support, and to for your sweet space

🥰🥰🥰

That Charleston sunshine did my soul some good! ☀️☀️☀️☀️🥰So did sweet family time, delicious food, and celebrating the g...
02/17/2026

That Charleston sunshine did my soul some good! ☀️☀️☀️☀️🥰

So did sweet family time, delicious food, and celebrating the good in life 💛

A reminder that the small joys always exist, and that the sun and spring is in fact coming… savoring some more hibernation and conscious rest time for now back in Ithaca ☺️

❄️Let’s savor winter’s invitation to settle into stillness, rest and reflection. Reiki Yoga truly captures the energy of...
02/03/2026

❄️Let’s savor winter’s invitation to settle into stillness, rest and reflection. Reiki Yoga truly captures the energy of hibernation season - come rest in restorative yoga posture while receiving Reiki through hands on (or above) assists. Reiki, an energy healing modality originating in Japan, promotes inner balance, rejuvenation and stress reduction❄️

Fellow Reiki practitioners Laurin Ramsey (.ramsey ) and Sarah Jefferis ( ) will be assisting - this means even more opportunities for receiving Reiki and cultivating inner balance ☺️☺️ I can already tell this is going to be one dreamy, relaxing and restorative afternoon! ❄️❄️❄️

Join us! Registration in comments, sliding scale available.

This Friday is the final day for the Radiant Renewal Early Bird Discount! 🌼As humans on this earth right now, it’s so ve...
01/27/2026

This Friday is the final day for the Radiant Renewal Early Bird Discount! 🌼

As humans on this earth right now, it’s so very important to have practices that deeply nourish you, and to know you’re not going it alone. In this intentional weekend retreat, we’ll come together in community, embrace the awakening qualities of spring (I promise it’s coming🌼) and lean into self-compassion practices for inner grounding and support. Not to mention eat delicious food, spend time in nature’s healing beauty, and rejuvenate the body through beginner’s gentle and restorative yoga. With all that you are carrying, you are deserving of some time to rest and renew.

Join us! Registration link and schedule details in comments

Message me with any questions!

❄️Full blown snuggle season over here. First few weeks of the year - slowing down, reflecting and resetting. In the thic...
01/13/2026

❄️Full blown snuggle season over here. First few weeks of the year - slowing down, reflecting and resetting. In the thick of winter hibernation… it’s a perfect time to start Slow Flow Kripalu yoga back up! I’m feeling lots of gentle movement, luxurious restorative postures and plenty of moments to breathe and come home to yourself❄️

❄️Join our radiant compassion community!❄️

❄️Wednesday’s 6-7pm on zoom for the next 7 weeks ❄️

❄️Link to register in comments❄️

As we step into this new year, what’s present for you? ✨✨✨I’ve been stepping in softly, slowly. Taking time to reflect, ...
01/02/2026

As we step into this new year, what’s present for you? ✨✨✨

I’ve been stepping in softly, slowly. Taking time to reflect, honor and pay tribute to 2025. The waves of grief are pathways back to the love.

The Spring feels like more of a natural time for setting intentions and planting seeds, though I’m finding myself reflecting on what I’d like to shed and what I’d like to cultivate. If you’re in a space of setting goals and intentions, I encourage you to grant yourself kindness, compassion, patience and grace - you really are enough just as you are 💛

For your own self-reflections, I offer the Begin Again Journal - link in bio, discounted price💞

❄️ Spent Saturday morning at Light on the Hill - together in community, we released what we wanted to from 2025 and expl...
12/17/2025

❄️ Spent Saturday morning at Light on the Hill - together in community, we released what we wanted to from 2025 and explored what we’d like to cultivate in the year ahead. Ritual, community and being witnessed are always such grounding, nourishing experiences for me ✨✨✨❄️

And while I’m over here talking about Light on the Hill - one month left for Radiant Renewal early bird pricing! 🌸☀️ I know we’re in winter hibernation now, but trust me, we will emerge in a few months! Reserve your spot for renewal: April 10th-12th 2026 - all the details in bio ✨✨✨

Uplifting this beacon of light right here in central New York! Light on the Hill is dear to my heart as a sacred refuge ...
12/02/2025

Uplifting this beacon of light right here in central New York! Light on the Hill is dear to my heart as a sacred refuge and a grounding community 💛

Join us in recognizing at Light on the Hill.

The glorious sunrise in this photo reflects the potential that is held in generosity.

Giving Tuesday is based on an abundance mindset – every act of generosity has the potential to make a difference, and we are all capable of generosity.

Light on the Hill invites you to join us in uplifting the world through radical generosity—acknowledging our shared humanity and working to make the world a better place.

Donate now at https://lightonthehill.org/about-us/support/

[Photo credit: Don McKechnie]

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