Yin Yoga and Acupuncture direct the smooth flow of vital energy - known as Qi - throughout the mind and body boosting overall wellness, and balancing Yin and Yang energy levels.
Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) theory has its foundations in the interplay of
Five Elements
Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal, Water.
In Five Elements, the element of METAL is connected to the season of Autumn, a time to let go.
A time to prepare mind and body for the depths of Winter.
The METAL energy pathways are connected to our Lung and Large Intestine organ systems.
On a physical level, these organs and systems are all about Elimination and detoxification. They take in Qi in the form of oxygen and nutrients but then Filter Out and Exhale and Eliminate what is not needed.
On an emotional level, the Metal element is a mirror of our sense of worth. How we see our value.
On a mental level, the Metal mind is sharp and discerning, but can be overly rigid, dogmatic and struggles to let go. Attached to neatness, order, the metal personality tends towards perfectionism.
- A short introduction to Five Elements Theory
- An exploration of the Metal element and personality including typical ailments, body type and supports.
- Breathwork to strenghen Lung Qi - our guardian Qi to boost the immune system
- An acupuncture experience targetting Lung & Large Intestine Qi
- Super grounding Yin Yoga to channel Qi into the Lung and Large Intestine
Day: Saturday 9 November
Time: 2pm – 4.30pm
Fee: €45
Aspire Health is a holistic health practice dedicated to enabling people gain maximum health through integrative therapies. After taking a career break from a busy IT job, Lucia entered the world of integrative medicine and never looked back.
Today she is qualified in a range of holistic therapies including yoga, reflexology, Swedish massage as well as her degree in Acupuncture. Lucia completed her clinical studies for Acupuncture in Shanghai 6th People’s Hospital affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University. She spent many years working in holistic centres, hospitals, addiction centres before setting up Aspire Health in 2006.
Mandala Yoga is a welcoming community-centred yoga studio in Dublin 2, in a light-filled space off Haddington Road.
Susan has been practicing yoga for over 16 years. She completed her first yoga certification in 2009. And has completed many more since. She is qualified to teach a range of ‘Yang Yoga' styles. She has been teaching Yin Yoga since 2014 having completed a number of yin yoga and meditation trainings with international teachers. Susan is also a qualified massage therapist. She has travelled and taught extensively overseas before founding Mandala Yoga in 2018.
What is Yin Yoga?
Yin Yoga has its roots in the ancient Chinese philosophy of Daoism. At the heart of Daoism is the belief in the need for balance between the twin forces of Yin and Yang that we see everywhere: Darkness and Light; Cold and Hot; Inaction and Action. Yin and Yang complement one another to achieve a state of harmony.
In Yin Yoga by holding poses for longer periods of time (2-3 minutes) we are therapeutically ‘stressing’’ and applying pressure to the energy pathways. This stimulates the flow of vital energy (Qi) into bones, nerves, muscles and connective tissue where so much deep tension accumulates.
Yin yoga is deeply calming and meditative. It soothes the nervous system flipping it back into ‘rest and digest’ mode.
What is Acupuncture?
Acupuncture is a technique for balancing the flow of energy or life force by inserting tiny needles into specific points along the body. Acupuncture is most commonly used to treat pain and disorders but increasingly, it is being used as regular practice for boosting overall wellness and stress management.