Exploring the Adler Museum: A journey into the History of Healing As a yoga teacher and acupuncturist deeply invested in sharing knowledge around integrating allopathic and traditional medicine, I recently embarked on a visit to the Adler Museum of Medicine at the University of the Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. This experience offered a profound exploration into [...]
The Healing Power of Breath work and Acupuncture At the intersection of ancient wisdom and modern wellness lies a powerful synergy: breath work and acupuncture. Each modality is deeply therapeutic on its own, but when combined, they enhance and deepen the healing experience. What is it? Breath work and acupuncture are powerful healing practices on [...]
Why Online Yoga is Good for You: Finding Flexibility On and Off the Mat In our increasingly digital world, more people are turning to online yoga to support their physical and mental well-being—and for good reason. While in-person classes have their charm, online yoga offers unique benefits that can make your practice more accessible, sustainable, [...]
Local Yoga Retreat Review Local Yoga Retreat Review: A Transformative Chakra Journey I recently co hosted the Chakra themed Align and Awaken Yoga Retreat with Ma Akash of Shakti Yoga. It was truly a rejuvenating experience. The retreat was thoughtfully designed, seamlessly integrating yoga, meditation, and mindfulness practices to balance and activate the chakras. Each session [...]
An introduction to principles of East Asian Medicine Yin Yang theory This is the first in a series of upcoming blog posts that offer an introduction to principles of East Asian Medicine. These posts are designed to support learning material on my Youtube channel. Theresa Moodie Youtube Channel If you have ever been in one of [...]
Moxibustion The history of Moxibustion Moxibustion (灸, jiǔ) is a traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) therapy that involves burning the dried leaves of the mugwort plant (Artemisia argyi or Artemisia vulgaris) to stimulate healing. Moxa is available in smoke and smoke less options. Some practitioners might also prefer to use moxa wool. The practice has a [...]
Dr Tan's Balance Method The Dr. Tan Balance Method is a highly effective and renowned acupuncture system developed by Dr. Richard Teh-Fu Tan. This method focuses on balancing the body’s energy (Qi) by using meridians (channels) that are interconnected. The system is rooted in ancient Chinese medicine but is uniquely streamlined for quick and effective [...]
From Yoga teacher to Acupuncturist From Yoga Teacher to Acupuncturist: My journey into the world of wellness began with fitness and then Yoga. I’ve always been fascinated by the body’s potential for strength, flow, and balance—values I found in both martial arts and then yoga. Starting out as a personal trainer I was drawn to [...]
How can acupuncture help to alleviate musculoskeletal pain? Musculoskeletal pain can quickly become debilitating. Whether it is related to recurring injuries, lifestyle patterns or simply sleeping in a strange position, it is difficult to know which treatment protocols are best suited to promote recovery and relief from pain. Musculoskeletal pain refers to pain that affects [...]
Yin Yoga and Acupuncture Workshop I now offer Yin Yoga and Acupuncture workshops which are a unique blend of two of my most favorite practices. A combination of Yin Yoga and auricular acupuncture, with a Yoga Nidra to close, offers an even deeper practice of the very essence of these two modalities. What makes this [...]
