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Just when I thought I might never find my foot again! The emptying out of the exhale allowed me to descend more deeply.

I'M FULLY VACCINATED!
(Just in case you missed it!)


As of 3/27, I am fully vaccinated with my first and second shots of Moderna. Which means that I should be "fully" protected on 4/10! 

If you've been waiting to come in for acupuncture until I'm vaccinated, please feel free to reach out so that we can schedule.

Please know that my acupuncture practice will continue all COVID protocols (including requiring masks, hand-washing, and extra cleaning until the CDC offers additional guidance for healthcare clinics. 

As always, please let me know if you have questions.


 


Dear Friend,

Spring and Autumn are seasons of pivoting, of the in-between, according to Chinese Medicine. 


Spring is all about the transition from the full cold and constriction of winter to the full sun and full flowering of summer. 

 

Spring is generally a season of growth (towards the warmth and towards the light) and autumn is a season of letting go. 

 

But this spring in particular, as we begin to emerge from a global pandemic, there is still (appropriately) an abundance of caution in our global human community. It’s definitely not time to throw caution to the wind and to wildly grow towards the light.

 

This spring I’ve been finding notes of autumn in the passing days. And I’ve taken comfort in what autumn can offer us to amplify the energy of spring. 

 

In the yoga classes I’m teaching this month I’m focusing on two principles--building core strength, so that we can grow forth from the center of our being, and I’m also focusing on the exhale.

 

The exhale is all about creating space, and I’ve been surprised by how much deeper I can get into poses like forward folds, twists, and side bends (pictured above!) by really pushing out the breath then bending, folding, or twisting from a place of emptiness internally. I always “knew” that but I hadn’t really practiced it so intentionally for awhile. 

 

A sense of spaciousness can radically deepen our experiences in life, both physiologically and also mental-emotionally.

 

If you’ve been feeling bound-up, cooped-up or are generally just over the restrictions imposed by COVID, I will invite you to focus on your exhale this spring.

 

Try this simple technique in the mornings as you wake up: inhale through the nose for a count of four then exhale through the nose for a count of six. Lengthening your exhale will activate your parasympathetic (rest and digest) nervous system, allowing you to access your wellbeing throughout the day. 

 

You might also want to try blowing the breath out through an open mouth. 

 

Find the space inside of you. Find the resolve to feel spacious in your belly, in your body, in your life.

 

Spring is the season of wind, of change. Forcing the breath out, letting go of the old, will help us all to make space for our beautiful new world.

 

So much love to you,

Monica 

 

Want to get stronger and move from your center with me? I’m still teaching Tuesday mornings for Studio 34 ($6) and on Zoom donation-based Wednesday mornings at 7:30am. Zoom links and more info can be seen below.

 

Ready for some acupuncture or self-care support? Reach out to book an in-person session or a safety-first telemedicine session to help you find your way. Contact me to schedule.

 


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FREE/Donation-Based YOGA ONLINE!

"Breathe & Be"



Join me on Zoom on Wednesday mornings from 7:30-8:30am, for meditation, breathwork, and yoga to start your day off right.

Read full descriptions for my "Breathe & Be" classes here:   https://www.acupuncturewithmonica.com/yoga

The Zoom Meeting ID for this class is:
940 0086 3813


Please note that I am not publicly posting the Zoom link on my website (to avoid the dreaded Zoom-bombing) so hold onto this link or just shoot me an email if you need the Meeting ID again.


These classes are free, but if you would like to pay, I will accept donations.

With the "Breathe & Be" class title in mind, these sessions are designed to be both harmonizing and embodied. Come breathe and be with me. I would love to practice together.


Want a little bit more (virtual) hands-on help? Schedule a private yoga party with me!
You can schedule for just you or for you plus 1-4 loved ones/friends.

 

Telemedicine "Strategy Sessions" Available Online



While I haven't figured out how to poke and prod you through the screen, I can offer my whole-hearted support.

I think of these telemedicine sessions as "strategy sessions."

What you will receive is a thirty minute session via phone or videochat (through my Electronic Medical System in a HIPAA-compliant portal.)


You'll tell me where you're feeling stuck in terms of self-care during this extraordinary moment and I will do my best to coach you through small steps that you could take to feel better.

I'm planning to keep this service even past quarantine, as many of my patients have benefitted from working one-on-one from the safety of their homes.

Read more about these sessions here.

These sessions are $30 for 30 minutes. Contact me here or via email or phone to schedule.


 

"Breathe & Flow" Yoga Classes
$6 through Studio 34 Yoga Online




Every Tuesday morning I'm teaching a 7:00-7:45am gentle yoga class to start your day off right. Come align your breathe with movement in a way that helps you settle and soothe so that you can expand from a place of integrity and integration. All levels (including brand new beginners) are welcome to attend.

Register and learn more at Studio 34 Yoga.

And be sure to check out their offerings as well.


 
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