Lynn Owen Acupuncture & Yoga

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Check they are fully qualified, minimum of three years training and listed with a trusted Acupuncture society like the British Acupuncture Council

PSA: LOOK BEFORE YOU BOOK- and please check that you are trusting your mental health with someone who’s properly qualified to help you. Sadly it is all too easy for people to take advantage of us when we are feeling vulnerable. Anyone can just open up shop as a therapist and start offering their services without proper training So if you or a friend are looking for a therapist, counsellor or psychotherapist, please check for the PSA Quality Mark! (this tells you they have been accredited by the Professional Standards Authority, which is backed by government, and have the relevant training and professional standards) AD #lookbeforeyoubook

Yoga & Breathwork Retreat
Relax & Recharge
Barmouth: Thursday 1st - Sun 4th October

Self catering, shared meal on Saturday evening

-Gentle Hatha Yoga, suitable for beginners.
-Learn to breath more effectively, using a combination of Buteyko & Yoga breathwork techniques
-Yoga Nidra (evening meditation)
-Relax and enjoy the sea view

Come away with some simple tools to help improve your health & wellbeing

Free time to just sit, read,walk or enjoy Barmouth town centre.

10 minute walk to the beach
30 minute walk to the town centre

£275
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Today, 12 August, we have a solar eclipse, a rare moment of cosmic dance.

The Chinese term for a solar eclipse, 日食 (rìshí), literally translates to "the sun being eaten."

☯️ Macrocosm to Microcosm: The Cosmology of an Eclipse

In Classical Chinese Medicine and Daoist cosmology, human physiology directly mirrors the cosmos.

The Sun is Pure Yang: It represents movement, warmth, light, consciousness, the Heart (Xin), and imperial authority.

The Moon is Pure Yin: It represents stillness, cold, darkness, substance, the Kidneys (Shen), and receptive depth.

Under normal conditions, Yin and Yang interdepend and nourish one another. But during a solar eclipse, Yin momentarily overpowers Yang in broad daylight.

🥁 Pots, Drums, and the Celestial Dog

Imagine living thousands of years ago, looking up and watching the source of all earthly life disappear.

In Chinese folklore, a celestial beast, often pictured as a Heavenly Dog (Tiāngǒu, 天狗) or a Dragon, was thought to be taking giant, greedy bites out of the sun.

People would rush outside, beating drums and gongs, setting off firecrackers and shouting at the sky to frighten the creature away and make it release the Sun.

👑 The Imperial Court and the Astronomers

For the Imperial Court, eclipses were profound warnings. A solar eclipse signaled a disruption in cosmic harmony.

When an eclipse approached the Emperor would fast and retreat to quiet contemplation. He would lead his court to beat drums and shoot arrows at the sky to aid the Sun.

Court astronomers held sacred duties.

The Book of Documents (Shangshu, 尚书) tells the famous story of the court astronomers Xi and He, who failed to predict an unexpected eclipse, reportedly because they had been drinking. Their punishment was said to be ex*****on.

🌿 ☯️ Dynamic Equilibrium & The Art of Looking Inward

An eclipse is a beautiful reminder that Yin and Yang are never static.

For a moment, Yin obscures the great source of Yang, the Sun. But the shadow passes. The Sun returns.

In clinic, we see the same cycle: pathology can be a temporary disruption, with one force eclipsing another as Yin Cold obscuring Yang, or Liver Yang overwhelming Yin.

Health is not static perfection, but the ability to move through disruption and return to centre.

Happy eclipse watching, and don't forget your eclipse glasses! 🕶️☀️🌑

Struggling with a stuffy nose? 👃 Stop reaching for the nasal spray and try this natural, physician-developed technique instead!

A blocked nose is more than just an annoyance—it is a primary driver of mouth breathing, which disrupts your sleep cycle and reduces rest quality. The Nose Unblocking Exercise is a simple, free, and effective way to clear your nasal passages and restore the foundation for a quiet night.

How to do it: 1️⃣ Take a normal, silent breath in and out through your nose. 2️⃣ Pinch your nose with your fingers to hold your breath. 3️⃣ Gently nod your head up and down while holding your breath, aiming for 5 to 15 times depending on your comfort level. 4️⃣ Release your nose and breathe calmly through it, ensuring your breathing remains controlled and avoiding gasping. 5️⃣ Rest for 30 to 60 seconds and repeat the cycle 6 times.

It is important to keep the practice stress-free and only hold the breath until you experience a comfortable level of air hunger. Regular practice helps the nose work more effectively and supports deeper, more restful sleep.

Acupuncture day at Bryn Estyn Business Centre(rugby club)Wrexham

When your break time looks like this🙏🏾

Lots of free parking & ground floor office, suitable for disabled

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