The Magic of Fall: An Equinox Ceremony

Let's celebrate the magic of Fall. Utilizing breath, gentle movement, and visualization practices, connect to an intention of RELEASE 🍂

Fall Equinox marks a time of equal night and day. According to Chinese Medicine & Taoist philosophy, this is an excellent time to practice meditation, as there is more “neutral force” in the atmosphere. When we are “polarized,” we have less balance and clarity. The equinox provides the neutral “cosmic weather” that will aid our ability to find clarity & tranquility.

This is also an excellent time of year to strengthen the immune system via breathwork and gentle movement to improve our lymph flow.

Class will begin with an invigorating Kundalini Yoga breathwork journey, followed by gentle guided qigong exercises for calming the nervous system, releasing anxiety, and coming into a state of relaxation. Both Kundalini and Qigong give us an opportunity to enter an altered state of consciousness and gain new perspective. Reprogram and release subconsious beliefs and patterns that no longer serve you.

We will finish with deep relaxation, aromatherapy, and an intention setting circle for RELEASING what we no longer wish to carry 🍂

Use this time to bring your attention inward. Allow the dead leaves of your psyche to fall away, reflecting on what will truly sustain and nourish you in the colder, darker months of the year ✨

Join Dr. Sinead Corrigan for a profoundly restorative breathwork & meditation experience.

**space is limited** please sign up in advance.

NO REFUNDS but you may utilize your credit for a future event (within the next 6 months), or gift to a friend. Thank you for understanding and helping to minimize administrative tasks for this one-woman show :).

What to bring/How to prepare:

Yoga mat (we have extras if needed!)

Water bottle, journal, and pen for self-reflection afterward

Wear comfortable, loose clothing for floor sitting/lying

More about the offerings:

Qigong

Qigong is translated as “cultivation of vitality.” Soft and gentle movements help to reset and reprogram the nervous system, while visualizations help to expand and brighten the mind.

Kundalini Yoga

Kundalini is the primordial energy of creation. This style of yoga aims to reunite us with our own creative power via movement, breathing exercises, mantra (chanting), visualization, & meditation. Kundalini yoga moves the "prana" from the lower energy centers of desire and survival up into the heart and higher consciousness. Prana means life force and is closely connected to our rhythm of breathing. Regulating the flow of prana is a powerful tool for transforming physical and emotional pain. As the flow of prana regulates, you will experience an altered state of consciousness & access new dimensions of self.

Benefits of qigong & kundalini yoga:

*Activates the parasympathetic nervous system (rest and digest response)

* Reduces stress and anxiety

* Promotes quality sleep

* Balances the respiratory, digestive, endocrine, glandular, and nervous systems

* Entrains brainwaves to Theta state for relaxation and opening creativity and intuition

* Increases vital energy flow throughout cells, skin, organs, bones

* Transforms self-limiting thoughts and behaviors

* Promotes self-affirming thoughts and positive emotions

* Restores “inner harmony” to mind/body system

About the facilitator

Sinéad is a Doctor of Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine. She spent 6 years obtaining her doctorate in San Francisco, where she also studied martial arts (WuShu/TaiChi) and dance. She also holds a BA in Preventative Medicine from UNC-Chapel Hill And is a 4x certified yoga instructor (Hatha, Kundalini, Restorative, and Meridian Yoga Therapy), a Universal Healing Tao Qigong Instructor, Yang Style Tai Chi Instructor, and a dancer!

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ACUPUNCTURE & HOLISTIC HEALTH: Dr. Sinéad specializes in reproductive health & hormone balance, preventative medicine, embodiment, and natural beauty. She sees private patients in both Raleigh and Chapel Hill and hosts a monthly Community Acupuncture + Cupping Clinic at TheYogaShala in Chapel Hill. She is also available for telemedicine (herbs, supplements, dietary recommendations). Visit www.innerbodydata.com/acupuncture to learn more

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