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SUMMARY:Yin Workshop with Namaste Yoga Studio
DESCRIPTION:UPCOMING YIN WORKSHOP \n13th June 1130am – 1pm  \nNamaste Yoga Studio \n\n\nFerndale Village Shopping Centre corner Main Ave &\, Oxford St\, Ferndale\, Randburg\, 2194 \n\n\nEnjoy a combination of Yin Yoga and auricular acupuncture\, followed by Yoga Nidra to close the session. Together each modality facilitates an even deeper practice of relaxation\, recovery and reset. \nWhat makes this combination so powerful?\nYoga and acupuncture complement each other well because they both aim to restore balance and harmony within the body\, mind\, and energy systems. \nHere’s why they work so well together\n1. Flow of Energy (Prana and Qi): \nWhether you frame the energetic systems in the body as Prana or Qi\, both Yoga and acupuncture work with the flow of energy in the body. \nYoga focuses on the flow of prana (life energy) through the body\, promoting balance through breath-work (pranayama)\, poses (asanas)\, and meditation. \nAcupuncture works on the flow of qi (a similar concept to prana) along meridians or energy pathways. By stimulating specific points\, acupuncture helps clear blockages and promote the smooth flow of qi. \n2. Stress reduction \nModern lifestyles are highly demanding and many of us live in high-pressure\, fast-paced environments. To reduce stress often requires making a conscious effort to find practices that encourage stress reduction. \nBoth modalities are effective in reducing stress and promoting relaxation. Yoga calms the nervous system through mindful movement and breath\, while acupuncture releases tension and balances the body’s stress response. \n3. Holistic Healing \nYoga and acupuncture both take a holistic approach to health\, addressing not just physical symptoms but also emotional and mental well-being. They encourage the body’s natural healing processes by restoring internal balance. \n4. Enhancing the effect of each modality \nAfter an acupuncture session\, yoga can help maintain the openness and flow of energy created by the needles. \nSimilarly\, acupuncture can enhance the effects of yoga by addressing specific imbalances\, allowing for deeper\, more effective practice. \n5. Pain relief \nIndependently\, yoga and acupuncture are effective in managing and relieving chronic pain. Yoga helps by improving flexibility\, strength\, and posture\, while acupuncture can directly target areas of pain and promote the release of endorphins. \nTogether\, yoga and acupuncture create a powerful synergy\, addressing both the physical and energetic aspects of well-being\, making them a popular combination for those seeking holistic health practices. \nWHAT TO EXPECT  \nExpect a deeply restorative\, inward-focused experience that blends the stillness of Yin Yoga with the subtle therapeutic effects of auricular acupuncture. The session begins with long-held\, floor-based Yin poses designed to gently open the fascia\, regulate the nervous system\, and invite introspection. During this grounded state\, fine auricular needles are applied to specific ear points to support relaxation\, stress relief\, and energetic balance. Enhancing the body’s natural capacity to reset and heal. \nWe then transition into Yoga Nidra\, a guided meditative practice that leads you into a state between waking and sleep. Here\, the body rests completely while awareness remains gently alert\, allowing for profound mental\, emotional\, and physical restoration.  \nThis combination creates a layered\, integrative journey that is ideal for those seeking to unwind deeply\, recalibrate\, and reconnect with a quieter internal rhythm. \n(Ear seeds available as an alternative to needles on request) \n\n		\n		\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Rest and recover with Yin Yoga\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Yin Yoga with auricular acupuncture\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Low lunge with support of blocks\n				\n			\n				\n			\n				\n				Closing with a Yoga Nidra
URL:https://theresamoodie.com/event/yin-workshop-with-namaste-yoga-studio/
LOCATION:Namaste Yoga Studio\, Ferndale Village Shopping Centre\, cnr Main Ave & Oxford St\, Ferndale\, Randburg\, Johannesburg\, Gauteng\, 2194
CATEGORIES:Acupuncture,Workshop
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SUMMARY:Community Acupuncture - Zen together
DESCRIPTION:Community Acupuncture Sessions – Zen together\nExperience acupuncture in a calming group environment. My community sessions make treatment accessible\, affordable\, and deeply relaxing. You’ll unwind in a quiet shared space of my Yoga studio while gentle acupuncture points help reset the nervous system\, relieve pain\, and support overall wellness. \nSessions take place every second Saturday. \nWhat to expect: \n• Short intake \n• Fully clothed treatment while in your Savasana pose (lying on your back\, supported by props and cushions) \n• 30–45 minutes of quiet relaxation \n• Ideal for stress\, pain\, sleep\, and general wellbeing \nA beautiful way to receive consistent care – whether you’re new to acupuncture or maintaining regular wellness treatments. \nPlease note that these treatments do not allow for a full\, individual diagnostic assessment. It is still recommended to have an individual session if you are wanting to treat specific\, acute or chronic conditions.  \nThe Power of Community Acupuncture
URL:https://theresamoodie.com/event/community-acupuncture-zen-together/
LOCATION:Parkwood Yoga Studio
CATEGORIES:Acupuncture,Group Class
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SUMMARY:Healthcare professionals training in Acupuncture
DESCRIPTION:Healthcare professionals training in Acupuncture\nOne year program Acupuncture program : Online and in person lectures and clinics\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHealth Care Professionals Training Program in Acupuncture \nThe International School of Acupuncture (ISA)\, a subgroup of the Hellenic Non profit Corporation of Chinese Medicine (HCCM) is offering a seven-month training course in acupuncture and Asian Medicine. This program is tailored exclusively for health professionals\, including doctors\, physical therapists\, midwives\, nurses\, and final-year students in these fields\, focusing on a holistic therapeutic approach. \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n\nProgram Highlights\n– Holistic Therapeutic Approach: Emphasises the integration of acupuncture and Asian Medicine into conventional therapeutic practices.\n– Comprehensive Curriculum: Covers some of the most effective techniques and systems of Asian Medicine\, ensuring a well-rounded education.\n– Musculoskeletal Pathologies and Pain Management: Special focus on these areas\, taught within the framework of holistic principles and Asian Medicine.\n– Thermotherapy and Myoperitoneal Release: Training includes these advanced therapeutic techniques. \nCurriculum Details\n– Duration: Seven months\n– Hours: 210 hours\, meeting the requirements recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO) for the training of doctors and health professionals.\n– Support: Conducted with the support of the Confucius Institute of Athens. \nCertification and Accreditation\nIndemnity Insurance: \nEvaluated by American insurance agencies\, enabling graduates to apply for indemnity insurance.\n– Certificate of Attendance: Upon successful completion and passing the exams\, participants receive:\n– A certificate of attendance for the “Training Program for Health Professionals in Acupuncture” (210 hours) from  World Federation of Acupuncture-Moxibustion Societies (WFAS) and HCCM. \nGlobal Recognition: \nThe program is accredited by: \n– The International Acupuncture Association of Physical Therapists\, a member of the World Physiotherapy Association\, allowing graduates to obtain a globally recognised certificate.\n– The British Acupuncture Association of Chartered Physiotherapists (AACP)\, permitting graduating physiotherapists to register automatically with the association. \nThis comprehensive training program equips health professionals with the knowledge and skills to integrate acupuncture and Asian Medicine into their practice\, enhancing their therapeutic potential and providing a holistic approach to patient care. \nDates:  2025: 27/9\, 28/9\, 11/10\, 12/10\, 25/10\, 26/10\, 8/11\, 9/11\, 22/11\, 23/11\, 6/12\, 7/12 \n2026: 10/1\, 11/1\, 24/1\, 25/1\, 7/2\, 8/2\, 21/2\, 22/2\, 7/3\, 8/3\, 21/3\, 22/3\, 9/5\, 10/5 \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTime: 09: 00-15: 00 (UTC/GMT+3) \nClinical Training : \nClinical Practice in Serbia: 3/4\, 4/4\, 5/4\, 17/4\, 18/4\, 19/4 \nClinical Practice in Athens: 24/4\, 25/4\, 26/4\, 1/5\, 2/5\, 3/5 \nClinical Practice in Malta / South Africa: TBA \nThe dates of the program are subject to change \n* Additional practical classes can be arranged throughout the course at no extra cost. From May 23 to 31\, 2026\, students will have the unique opportunity to participate in clinical practice at prestigious university hospitals in Beijing\, Tianjin\, and Shandong. This exclusive experience is available for an additional fee of €1100\, excluding travel and accommodation costs. Participation is optional and not a mandatory part of the program. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPapadiamantopoulou 52 Zografou\, Athens\, Greece\n(+30) 210 77.00.128 – info@hccm.gr\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
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LOCATION:Virtual
CATEGORIES:Acupuncture,Continued Learning,Online
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