Calming the Heart: Self-Acupressure for Anxiety and Insomnia
In today's busy world, many of us experience anxiety and insomnia on a regular basis. This experiential and participatory class will equip participants with new understanding and tools to calm anxiety and insomnia. Self-acupressure practice helps us connect with our inner resources so we can meet life from a place of empowerment and wellness.
We will discuss a brief overview of acupuncture theory and the potential causes of anxiety and insomnia according to Chinese medicine theory; share in a guided meditation practice exploring embodiment, breath, and the heartspace; learn techniques for mindful, effective self-acupressure; and walk through five to seven acupressure points to calm anxiety and insomnia.
We will practice self-acupressure with each point presented in the class, and there will be opportunities for participants to ask questions throughout. All participants will receive a handout with the "essential ingredients" for performing self-acupressure and anatomical images of each point presented.
Attendees will receive a 15% off coupon to Cambridge Naturals!
If you have any questions, please email us!
Joanna Rosene-Mirvis is a licensed five element acupuncturist and East Asian herbalist, and founder of Milkweed Acupuncture & Herbal Medicine, based in Watertown and Newton. She deeply loves working with individuals to support mind-body wellness and personal transformation from the inside out.
Joanna offers heart-centered support to people experiencing a range of challenges – from insomnia to digestive disturbances, to chronic pain, to life transitions. She specializes in mental health, chronic illness, women’s health, and complicated or undefined conditions. Her mission is to help people find wholeness, ease, and empowerment within, in whatever body they live in.
Joanna came to practice acupuncture through her love of mindfulness, nutrition, and embodiment practices, such as yoga and breath work. She holds a Bachelor of Science with Distinction in Earth Systems from Stanford University and a Masters of Acupuncture and a Diploma in Chinese Herbal Medicine from the Academy for Five Element Acupuncture in Gainesville, FL. Prior to her career as an acupuncturist, she worked in community development and environmental policy.
