Relax and recharge in this AcuYoga Immersion - a calming blend of acupuncture, yin yoga and breathwork to balance your Earth Element energy.

Traditional Chinese Medicine has its foundations in the interplay of the Five Elements: Wood, Fire, Earth, Metal and Water.

In Five Element theory, Earth represents balance. It is the place of stillness between Yin and Yang — the present moment, the here and now. With the other four elements surrounding it, Earth sits at the centre as the ultimate balancer.

When Earth falls out of balance, it may show up as excessive worry, poor digestion, bloating, IBS, overthinking or difficulty setting boundaries. Self-care practices can be especially supportive for Earth-type personalities.

The Earth element is connected with digestion and the Stomach and Spleen meridians.

Earth personalities tend to be kind, caring, generous, honest and authentic. They are natural nurturers, often calm in temperament and happiest in connection with others.

In this two-and-a-half-hour workshop, part of our Five Elements Series jointly hosted by Lucia O’Byrne and Susan Ní Dhubhlaoich, we will explore:

A short introduction to Five Element theory

The Earth element personality

An acupuncture experience targeting Stomach and Spleen Qi

Yin Yoga to support the flow of Qi through the Stomach and Spleen meridians

Yin Yoga and acupuncture both support the smooth flow of vital energy, known as Qi, throughout the body and mind — helping to restore balance, nourish wellbeing and calm the nervous system.

Saturday 12 September

2pm - 4.30pm

€55

ABOUT FACILITATORS

About Lucia O'Byrne

Lucia is the owner and founder of Aspire Health.

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.

About Susan Ní Dhubhlaoich

Susan is a co-founder and senior teacher in Mandala Yoga.

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 20 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 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.

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