I just watched this inspiring TED Talks about a woman who planned to be a lawyer in China with the goal of bridging the difficulties and discrimination between the US and China. She studied Mandarin (one of China’s main languages) and also was a bit of a singer… watch and enjoy!
http://www.ted.com/talks/abigail_washburn_building_us_china_relations_by_banjo.html
I just started practicing my bodywork out of a new Studio in Cumberland: The Eastern Therapies Center! Located on Second street between Dunsmuir and Penrith Ave behind Alley Cuts Hair salon.
So.. what exactly is Jin Shin Do ~ body-mind acupressure?
Jin Shin Do means “way of the compassionate spirit”. It is done fully clothed and you lie face up on the table.
JSD promotes a pleasant trance like state, in which one can relax and move out of the head and into the body, accessing feelings and inner wisdom. It is calming and balancing and yet deep and profound; a beautiful and sacred route to connecting with deeper emotions and held in energy.
I use my fingers to press with gentle yet deep pressure on acu-points that are located along “Strange Flows (also called “Extraordinary Meridians”). Strange flows are very similar to organ meridians from Chinese medicine – except a strange flow is created in the body at the time of conception and an organ meridian is created when the organs are still forming : after birth). It is a combination of Chinese medicine theory, Japanese acu-therapy and Reichian (William Reich)
I offer the Jin Shin Do by donation. A session is usually one hour – one and half hours long
If you would like the massage/acupressure/energy work combo I charge $65 hour or $85 hour and half – this work is done with coconut oil on skin.
Call me to book a session : 250-703-0842
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Dance like no one is watching at ”Dance Temple” Saturday April 21st & May 12th … 7-10pm
 This is a press release I wrote… about dance Temple event…
Tired of the late night, crowded bar scene but still like dancing and going out? Well look no further! Three local dance teachers; Cathy Stoyko, Lyndsay Spencer and Jade de Trey have created a monthly event called “Dance Temple” that may suit your dancing needs! ”Dance Temple” says de Trey, “is an event that happens once a month on a Saturday night closest to the new moon. It is an evening of dancing to world beat, fusion, live and electronic music that is intended to guide people to freely dance like no one is watching! There is no leader or teacher; rather the music will be the guide for this dancing journey. Dance Temple is a place to sweat ones prayers, boogie ones blues away, connect with oneself through dance, and possibly meet some new, consciously minded people. It is a safe, sacred and respectful space; a conscious dance event. People wear indoor shoes or bare feet and children are welcome if supervised. Dance temple is an alcohol and drug free event. We ask people to refrain from wearing perfumes or scented products. Generally there is minimal talking on the dance floor as it is a sacred space for movement meditation. People are invited to bring snacks to share if they feel inclined. There will be a room for snacks and for relaxing and conversing. dance Temple happens at the Abbey: 2689 Penrith, which is at the corner of Penrith Ave and First Street in Cumberland.
The evening will start at 7pm with ambient and down tempo music for stretching, dance, play and warm up. Then at 7:30 the group will gather for a brief circle to set the intention and then dance until 10pm. People may come at any time and leave when they wish; this is an open evening. The cost of is $5-10. The next Dance Temple will be on April 21st. The following one is on May 12th. You can also find us on facebook in the Dance Temple Comox Valley group on facebook. |
I am studying Jin Shin DO~ body-mind acupressure this year. I require people who want to feel better and get a little bit more relaxed to work on. Call me to book a free half hour Jin Shin : Neck and Shoulder release. I practice from Comox in my studio or come to your office or home in the Comox Valley. Breathe deeper, feel more relaxed, open your mind up to your intuition and inspiration, have a realization or two, smile and let go of your worries! Grab a free treatment while you can.