Lance's Spring Letter 2023
Happy Spring!!
Well, it's been an interested winter - hasn't it? It hasn't been that cold or snowy in the Philly area, but I am still SO excited Spring has arrived. Are you feeling it? Are you feeling the momentum and potential energy ready to explode into new possibilities?
If you are feeling that almost bursting of a massive amount of potential energy, well, THAT is the EXACT feeling of the Wood (spring) Element Energy in Taoist Philosophy trying to emerge from the deep, quiet and cold stillness of Winter.
Yesterday was beautiful and warm, I heard birds chirping and on my walk I saw little green shoots, tiny leaves, and crocuses & daffodils being reborn out of the cold soil; the hope of new life beginning to arrive.
Spring is a time of birth, hope, new life, and new possibilities. The vision and potential of the acorn seed is following its plan and beginning to turn earth and the other elements into a beautiful oak tree. And, Its so easy to forget that we too are part of this cycle of nature.
We too have the springtime energy within us. We create new life, give birth to creative projects, make plans and follow through. We have the same flexibility of a tree that finds its way towards the sun no matter what obstacles are in its path. We have the same power of a blade of grass pushing through a cement sidewalk.
In acupuncture the goal is to keep the energy moving through this natural cycle. When it gets stuck, that's when dis-ease, pain or upset occur. When the powerful uprisingspring energy (wood element) within us gets stuck we have particular experiences.
When stuck, for example we may get angry or frustrated. We may lack vision, flexibility, or creativity. We may feel like our body is really tight, get one-sided headaches or migraines, vision problems or even trouble sleeping. All signs of an unbalanced Wood element.
When in balance the springtime energy within brings us the gifts of humility, planning, decision making, clear perception, creativity, appropriate anger, justice, vision and flexibility.
If your springtime energy or wood element is feeling stuck here are a couple of simple exercises that can help!
Meditate (even if you don't think you can)! Set your timer for 5 minutes, sit up straight, be still, relax, and pay attention. If you want to learn with me…here's my 👉🏼 online course.
Create! (even if you are not inspired). Start a creative project. write, draw, dance, sing, paint. You will see the creative juice begin to flow before your eyes!
Cleanse! It's a kind of "internal" spring cleaning! Spring is the perfect time to lighten the body and clear some of our winter storage. Some simple tips: Eat lighter for a day or two , include spring greens, and take a break from the sugar and processed foods.
note: If you want some nutritional support reach out to any of us acupuncturists, we are all trained in nutrition, from a Chinese medicine perspective.
If you have been receiving seasonal acupuncture treatments, now is the perfect time to come in for your Spring session. We can help bring smooth movement and new life to your body, mind and soul!
Please feel free to use our nifty Online Scheduler.
If you are new to acupuncture now is the perfect time to spring into sessions, give us a call at (610) 203-3747 and chat with Debbie or book online to set up your initial appointment =) Gabrielle, Carey, and myself feel so honored to hold this kind of healing space for folks in our community.
Also... if you know anyone who may be benefit from any of the services we offer, pretty please forward along this newsletter or our website !
Well, I think thats it! Enjoy our current events listed below.
Wishing you the happiest Springtime with new growth, new possibilities, new adventures and freedom!
Lots of Love
Lance
P.S. Amy and I have 3 more spots left for our year long Shamanic Apprenticeship starting in September. And our early bird special ends sooooon!!!! March 31st! The apprenticeship is a deep journey of self-healing and initiation. 👉🏼 learn more about it
News from the Village
More Integrative Massage Hours are here!
Our beloved Bodhi now has Monday and Friday hours at Village Wellness. If you have yet to experience a session…well bliss is waiting for you =)
New Offering! Gestalt Coaching with Hannah! Gestalt, especially gestalt coaching, is all about embodying awareness in the present moment. When we focus on the present moment within the body, it allows us to access various pieces of information that is sometimes difficult to unearth during a conventional conversation about the situation. Learn More →
Try out our Community Shamanic Sound Healing sessions with Tao! $45 weekly sound healing sessions open to everyone!! It's online and it's AMAZING! Grab your earphones and bliss out on a magical healing sound journey! (privates sessions are available as well!)
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