One-on-one · In Bryndwr or on Google Meet
Face Yoga in Christchurch
Gentle, practical sessions with Carin Andresen, shaped around your face. Ease tension, support your skin naturally, and learn a routine you can keep for life.
Book your free face assessmentSee the programmes
Every new client starts with a free 20-minute face assessment, on Google Meet, by phone or in person.
Christmas gift idea: $99 Face Yoga gift vouchers.
What is Face Yoga?
Face Yoga is a mix of exercises, massage and relaxation techniques for the face, neck and shoulders. Like any exercise, it works the muscles, eases tension and gets the circulation going. The more regularly you practise, the more you get from it.
It is not a treatment that is done to you. Carin teaches you the techniques so you can carry them on at home, in a few minutes a day.
Why we start with your neck and shoulders
Your face sits on top of your neck and shoulders. If they are tight or rounded forward, that tension pulls on your face and works against everything else. So every programme starts there, before Carin moves on to the face itself.
Is Face Yoga right for you?
Face Yoga may help if
- your face feels tight or tense
- you hold tension in your jaw
- you look more tired than you feel
- you are noticing changes from ageing, stress or menopause
- you would like natural support rather than cosmetic treatments
Talk to Carin first if
- you have had injectables, fillers or facial surgery recently
- you are being treated for a jaw, skin or nerve condition
Carin will go through this with you at your free assessment. If you are unsure, check with your doctor or practitioner first.
How to get started
Four simple steps, and you only pay once you know it is right for you.
Book your free face assessment
A 20-minute chat on Google Meet, by phone or in person. Carin talks through what you would like help with and whether Face Yoga is the right fit. No cost and no obligation.
Fill in a short form and send three photos
The form covers your lifestyle and skincare habits, so Carin can tailor your sessions. Then send photos of your face from the front, left and right, showing your neck and ideally your shoulders.
Start with an Introduction session
$99 for 45 minutes, for new clients. Carin starts with your neck and shoulders, because tightness there affects how your lower face looks.
Carry on if it feels right
What you paid for your Introduction comes off Face Yoga Foundations, so your next two sessions are $300. No pressure either way.
Face Yoga programmes
Every session is one-on-one with Carin, in person in Bryndwr or on Google Meet. Every face is different, so you choose the areas you would like to work on.
New to Face Yoga? Your first session is $99. After that, a single session is $150, and the programmes give you more for less.
Buying for someone else? A $99 Face Yoga gift voucher makes a lovely Christmas present.
The full programme
Radiant You Programme
$1,099Worth over $1,290: 6 hours one-on-one ($1,200 at the single-session rate) plus $93 of Neem products
- six one-on-one sessions working through the whole face
- a private Yin Yoga session with Carin
- one-on-one support from Carin between sessions, for the whole six weeks
- your Face Yoga notebook, plus all three Neem products (worth $93)
- the Radiant You e-book, digital or printed
- record your sessions and keep them for life
Prefer to pay in instalments? Ask Carin about a payment plan.
Recommended
Face Yoga Foundations
$399Worth $500: 3 sessions ($450) plus Neem Revival Serum ($50)
- three one-on-one sessions on the areas you choose
- personalised exercises and massage techniques
- a deeper dive into homemade skincare
- support between sessions
- your Face Yoga notebook, posted to you if you are on Google Meet
- a bottle of Neem Revival Serum
- record your sessions to practise at home
Already had your Introduction session? Your next two sessions are $300.
New clients start here
Introduction to Face Yoga
$99First session for new clients. Single sessions after that are $150.
- neck and shoulder exercises
- massage techniques to release tension
- a simple routine to start at home
- what you paid comes off Foundations if you carry on
Prices in NZ dollars. All sessions and programmes are booked and paid online through Setmore after your free assessment. For programmes, Carin then books your other sessions with you. Already done Foundations? What you paid comes off Radiant You.
What each session covers
Every face is different. Carin always starts with your neck and shoulders, then you choose the areas you would like to work on.
Introduction
Neck and shoulders
Exercises and massage techniques to release the tension that pulls on your lower face. You would not build a house on shaky foundations, and your face is the same.
Foundations
The areas you choose
Two more sessions on what matters most to you, such as your eyes and forehead, cheeks, mouth or jawline. Plus a deeper dive into homemade skincare.
Radiant You
Your whole face
Six sessions working area by area through your whole face, plus a private Yin Yoga session to relax your body and calm your nervous system.
Homemade skincare, without the trial and error
Anyone can piece homemade skincare together on their own. Carin has spent years, and thousands of dollars, learning what works. In Foundations she shares what she knows, so you do not have to start from scratch.
Your teacher
Carin Andresen is a beauty therapist, certified Face Yoga instructor and the founder of Balance Wellbeing Collective. She gained her Face Yoga certification in 2021 and has since completed further training, including NLP certification.
In person or on Google Meet
In person in Bryndwr, Christchurch. Carin sends the address once your booking is confirmed.
On Google Meet from anywhere. Carin emails you a link: on a computer, just click it; on a phone, use the free Google Meet app. Sessions run the full length online too. You will need:
- a quiet spot with light on your face, ideally facing a window
- your phone or laptop propped at face height
- your hair tied back and a clean face
- a glass of water
In January 2027 Carin is in India, so all sessions that month are on Google Meet.
What clients say
Watch
A client’s first session
One of Carin’s clients filmed her Introduction session in Christchurch. Turn the sound on to hear how it went.
I love how Carin structures her yoga sessions. I highly recommend investing in Carin’s Face Yoga classes where she combines the elements of breathing, exercise, acupressure points, massage and relaxation into a process that is easy to implement on a daily basis.
Cindy Cooley Brockway
I am early in my facial yoga journey but Carin has helped me put together a great daily routine which is easy to incorporate in my day and I’m really pleased with the progress. Carin is a great instructor and I love the fact that she offers ongoing support … She’s with me for life! I highly recommend Carin.
Annette Williams
Thank you Carin! You were so much fun to work with and I enjoyed every minute. … My skin feels different… stronger and smoother… more vibrant! I am thrilled too because I have received so many compliments from others on the appearance of my skin! …
Julie Ann Burgess
Questions
Do I need any experience?
No. Most people Carin works with have never tried Face Yoga. Every session is one-on-one, so everything goes at your pace.
Why start with the neck and shoulders?
Tightness there affects how your lower face looks. You would not build a house on shaky foundations, so Carin releases your neck and shoulders first and builds the face work on top.
What are the photos for?
Photos of your face from the front, left and right, including your neck, let Carin see where you are starting from before your first session. They also give you something to compare against later.
Will I repeat the same exercises each session?
No. Each session focuses on a new area of the face, chosen by you. You keep practising what you have learned at home, and the next session adds to it.
How soon will I notice a difference?
Many people feel looser and more relaxed straight after a session. Visible changes take regular practice over weeks, and every face is different, so results vary. Carin will be honest with you about what to expect when you first chat.
How much do I need to practise at home?
Ideally every day, even if it is only five minutes. If that is not realistic, every other day is fine.
I have had Botox or fillers. Can I still do Face Yoga?
Tell Carin at your free assessment. She will talk it through with you, and you may need to check timing with the practitioner who treated you.
Can I record my sessions?
Yes, on Foundations and Radiant You, so you can practise at home. The Introduction session is not recorded.
Can I move from Foundations to Radiant You?
Yes. Talk to Carin and what you have already paid is taken off.
What if I need to reschedule?
Please give Carin at least 24 hours’ notice. Late cancellations are charged at 50%, unless it is an emergency. Full details are in the terms and conditions.
Where in Bryndwr are sessions held?
Carin sends the address once your booking is confirmed.
Start with a free face assessment
20 minutes on Google Meet, by phone or in person. No cost and no obligation.