Qi insight with Aniya Shalygina: The essence of reconnecting to qi

 

Aniya is a doctor of Traditional Chinese Medicine, a Qi beauty Master practitioner, and also holds a Diploma of Massage Therapy and Reflexology.. She’s somewhat passionate about health. Her speciality is Acupuncture and instilling a sense of balance to her patients through her passionate philosophy and respect for health and qi.

She walks the talk. A quick scroll through Aniya’s instagram and you see her love of nature, outdoors and meaningful moments where life is in balance.

We asked Aniya the essential ( and non-essential) Qi questions for her insight on beauty, wellness, work and life.

Instagram:@aniyagah
You can see Aniya at Radiant Physiotherapy Clinic


Qi Insight with Aniya Shalygina



Q: Are you a morning or night person?

I was born in a year of a Tiger; evening/ night is the time I like to play and get a lot of creative ideas...

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Q: How do you find your qi?

I find my Qi through listening to the messages from my body and practising what I preach.


Q: Do you have a life motto you live by? 

"People are the happiest when they focus on others".

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Q: What is your go to breakfast? 

Overnight oats or a green smoothie with marine collagen, nuts and seeds.

Q: What does your ideal morning look like? 

My ideal morning is slow and relaxed cuddling with my sugar gliders and hearing them purr!

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Q: Coffee or tea? 

Green or stinging nettle tea.

Q: Blow-dry or air-dry? 

Air dry.

Q: Pilates or yoga? 

Yoga .


Q: If you were stranded on an island for one month, what two beauty products would you chose to have with you? 

Some nourishing facial Oil and mascara.

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Q: Vintage or new? 

Vintage.

Q: What are some of your tips and tricks to de stress after a long busy day? 

Doing something good for myself, like taking a bath or preparing a healthy, nourishing meal and sharing it with someone I love.

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Q: Where do you see your acupuncture practice in 5 years?

I would love to work in a retreat setting, helping people be their most relaxed selves.

Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years?

In ten years I would love to see myself being curious, enthusiastic and always learning.

Q: Was there a specific time/situational that ignited the idea to study acupuncture/ qi beauty/ wellness ? 

My mother is my greatest inspiration when it comes to wellness-she always experimented on us growing up, using natural remedies like herbs, colonics, castor and essential oils.

Q: In three words, describe your business philosophy?

Wholehearted, meaningful, flowing.