September 30, 10a - 3:30p, Environmental Center at Haverford Reserve

Traditional Chinese Medicine believes that the key to good health is the balance between Yin and Yang within our bodies, as well aligning with nature's cycles and seasons. Yoga philosophy, as well, invites us to remember that we are not separate from the natural world but an integral part of it.  By aligning with the rhythms and wisdom of nature, we can attain a deeper sense of spiritual connection, inner peace and overall well-being.

The Fall Season serves as a transition period to help attain that balance as we move from the most Yang (active, bright, warm, outward) time of year - Summer - into the most Yin (restful, dark, cold, inward) time of year, Winter. While Autumn is all about clearing out, emptying and letting go of what doesn’t serve us, Winter is all about nourishing, strengthening and filling up our reserves to help us through the darker, colder months.  

AcuYoga Session #1

In our first session, practice will focus on the concepts of clearing and emptying out the body and mind. In order to receive the benefits of nourishment, we must have space for it and a willingness to accept it. Inspired by the lesson of Fall and all it teaches us about change and letting go, we'll move through a purifying practice that releases physical tension, emotional buildup and energetic stagnancy via gentle movement, yin yoga poses, acupuncture points and pranayama exercise.

Lunch Catered by Seedling & Sage

• Roasted Veggies with Seasonal & Traditional Hummus & Bruschetta
• Autumn Salad: Greens, butternut squash, cranberries, candied walnuts & maple cider vinaigrette
• Butternut Squash Soup
• Balsamic Marinated Portabello Wrap with roasted red peppers, spinach and mozzarella
• Seasonal Fruit & Herbal Waters

 AcuYoga Session #2

The second session will utilize nourishing acupuncture points whose function is to simultaneously combat fatigue while also building ‘Qi’ (chi/prana), blood and fluids. Combined with Moxibustion (moxa) , an ancient practice of thermal heat therapy utilizing ground, dried mugwort leaves which are burned therapeutically over the body, the points utilized will nurture the whole body at a deeper level aiding in the relief of burnout and long standing exhaustion.  Practice will incorporate Qi Gong, restorative yoga poses, and breathing exercises designed  to leave you feeling rested, renewed and clear. 

Gifts to Go Home With

The Good Patch Fan Fave 3-Pack -  The perfect set for on-the-go wellness. The Fan Faves Set includes 1 B12 Awake patch, 1 Dream patch, and 1 Rescue patch. This patch trio is the ultimate travel companion or for those on the go!

Charlotte's Web CALM CBD Gummies - These tasty gummies combine the Stanley Brothers' famous, US grown Charlotte's Web hemp in a botanical blend with lemon balm to promote feelings of peace and tranquility.

Plus, Sombra Warm Therapy pain relieing gel, Aller-Easy Tea for healthy immune response and Orange Calcite for digestive restoration.

Giveaways & A Chance to Win

• Autography copy of Seane Corn's Revolution of the Soul: Awaken to Love through Raw Truth, Radical Healing & Conscious Action
• The Anxiety Healer's Guide: Coping Strategies & Mindfulness Techniques to Calm the Mind and Body plus Rewire Your Brain gift - signed by local author, Alison Seponara 
• 13 Circles Autumnal Equinox Ritual Candle
• 60 minute Acupuncture Treatment with Dana DePaul Ellis
• 3 Month Online Yoga Subscription with Maura Manzo