Info about Acupuncture
WHAT IS ACUPUNCTURE?
Acupuncture is a 4,000-year-old holistic healing system that originated in China. Over time it has successfully treated billions of people in Asia and is now becoming increasingly popular in the West. It is a complete system for the treatment, diagnosis and prevention of a wide variety of conditions. Acupuncture is based on ancient Chinese philosophy that sees all sicknesses in the body in terms of an imbalance in the energetic field of the body. This energetic field has been carefully mapped by the Chinese and they have discovered over 400 points that, when stimulated, can effect systemic changes in the body. These points are stimulated by the insertion of very fine, sterile and disposable needles. A combination of these points is carefully selected by the acupuncturist to help activate the body’s innate ability to heal itself and return to a state of balance.
HOW DOES ACUPUNCTURE WORK?
Acupuncture has local and systemic effects on the nervous and circulatory systems and can stimulate the endocrine system. Acupuncture has distinct effects on restoring homeostasis to the body and is effective for animals as well. From an Asian perspective, acupuncture works by affecting a patients’ qi (often translated as “vital energy”, qi is the common denominator of all things). By influencing the qi, acupuncture has an effect on the physical, emotional and spiritual aspects of a person.
DOES ACUPUNCTURE HURT?
The needles that are used in acupuncture are much thinner than the hypodermic needles that many people are scared of. At most, patients will feel a slight prick, or a warm, numb or heavy feeling momentarily. During the time the needles are in, patients may feel different subtle,non-painful sensations in the body. Patients often are surprised by how pleasant and relaxing an acupuncture treatment is, and many patients become so relaxed that they fall asleep.
Pricing for Acupuncture Sessions
Initial Consultation (90 Minutes) $120
One Individual Session (60 Minutes) $80
Five-Pack/(Single 60 Minute Sessions) $380*
Ten-Pack/ (Single 60 Minute Sessions) $720*
Initial consultation required before scheduling individual sessions.
News & Upcoming Events
Winter 2012:
- Attention all customers using LivingSocial vouchers: The $20 coupon for 20 classes is valid until March 28, 2012. All classes must be used by March 28, 2012.
- Please see Info about Coupons under the Classes Tab for how to redeem your coupons.
Have you met Yoda?
Yoda is the jeidi master--YES. He checks yogis through for class (unless he's sleeping, which happens a lot). Yoda, on behalf of all of the animals, asks that you please not wear fur to the Buddha B Yoga Center. He says we are a cruelty-free zone. For more information about the brutality involved in killing animals for their skins go to: http://www.peta.org/
Thank you.
Max Strom coming to Buddha B Yoga!
Yoga master and author of A Life Worth Breathing, Max Strom, will bless us with a visit on Sunday, March 11th, 2012. He will lead students through two workshops entitled: Strength, Grace and Healing from 10am-noon and Learn to Breathe, to Heal Yourself and Your Relationships from 2-4pm. Pre-register for these events on-line under the Workshops tab.
February:
The Queen of Hearts
Salamba Sarvangasana, Supported Shoulder Stand
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B Awakened Yoga Spa
Acupuncture every Tuesday and Friday!
To make things easy, you can book your massage, acupuncture or reiki appointment on-line today.
Meet Abby Dobbs Forrest Yoga teacher and massage therapist!
Abby's yoga journey began when she discovered the immense passion that was brought forth exploring Forrest Yoga with her teacher and mentor Ana Forrest. After completing her first 200hr teacher training through Forrest Yoga, she was given the opportunity to go further in another 200hr training with Natasha Rizopoulos of YogaWorks. Through a dynamic and mindful combination of poses in Abby’s classes, you will have fun, get sweaty, and most importantly, breathe deeply. Abby is so grateful for the opportunity to share her passion and delight of yoga to her students, both the physical asana, and the deeper philosophical, emotional, and spiritual aspects. Book a deep tissue massage with Abby on-line.
Go Vegan! The animals are ready.
Thank you so very much to Ingrid Newkirk, co-founder and president of PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals). It was the greatest honor to have you speak at the Buddha B Yoga Center. You are a true hero, a karma yogi, a holy teacher and an inspiration to us all! Lokah Samastah Sukhino Bhavantu: May all beings everywhere be happy and free, and may the thoughts, words and actions of our own lives contribute in some way to that happiness and to that freedom for all. Shanti. Shanti. Shanti. PEACE.
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