Happiness & Healing with a whole lot of ️<3
- By Kathy Traptow and Lynette James
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- 30 Apr, 2018
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What’s behind the door” ….”I thought you were a closet” !
This is something we often hear at our clinic, and with this introduction we are hoping you get to know us better.
”We” are Kathy and Lynette and together we run The Acupuncture Clinic - a genuine, welcoming and warm space for health maintenance and healing practices. Acupuncture is the main modality we use along with with other options such as cupping therapy, vibrational sound healing, auriculotherapy and lifestyle coaching ….and all of this happens behind the mysterious “Door” at the Crowchild Square studio!
We are very excited to partner with The Yoga Studio to bring you this monthly column, where we will be highlighting wellness topics from a holistic Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective. This month, since we are getting to know one another, we thought we would share some information about ourselves….
Kathy Traptow
Kathy is a registered acupuncturist with a background in Physical and Health Education. Her goal is to help people engage in their own wellness and feel free to be themselves. Kathy believes that play is critical to living a vibrant, balanced and healthy life and she walks the talk by hiking, biking, and jumping on the trampoline her family gave her for her 40th birthday.
Lynette James
Lynette is a registered acupuncturist and Co-Active coach. She is passionate about wellness and empowering people to connect with their own vitality & creativity. Lynette believes that nature is one of our wisest teachers and can often be found wandering amongst the trees.
Both of us get pretty excited about wellness and helping people live their best life! We would love feedback and suggestions from you on topics you would be interested in learning about, or questions you might have that you would like to see addressed in our articles. We hope you watch for next month’s article from the gals behind "The Door"
And before we sign off, here is a quick spring wellness tip:
- While winter is a good time for deep rest, spring is a good time to increase your activity level. Get outside as fresh air & increased breathing help our Qi ( internal energy) flow. Find some time for a walk, hiking, gardening or cycling...whatever suits you!! Keep in mind that spring is still new and delicate and your tendons and ligaments may be more susceptible to injury at this time of year so build up slowly and be gentle with yourself.
Inhale: 1-2-3-4-5. Exhale: 1-2-3-4-5. If you’ve been doing breathing exercises to feel calmer, happier, and more focused, you know how soothing yoga is.
Despite being an ancient practice, yoga has become increasingly popular, and for good reason. It is suitable for people of all ages and effective for treating chronic conditions.
Interestingly, scientists have discovered that this practice has several mental health benefits. Let’s explore the relationship between yoga and well-being, as well as the evidence-based benefits of yoga.
Winter is here, it is that time of the year again when waking up early and practicing yoga becomes a difficult task and mostly ends up compromising it for an hour of extra sleep. But there are lesser-known facts about why we should practice yoga during winters and how it benefits us.
Spring is nature’s rebirth. Every year, when the soft green buds and the delicate pink blossoms appear on the cherry trees, we are given the opportunity to renew ourselves. In our yoga practice, this can be through a physical detox, a mental reboot or both.
So, it’s THAT time of year again. The cards are out, flowers and chocolates in the shops, and the candlelit tables are all booked up weeks in advance. With good reason, many of us find it all rather superficial and insincere. Perhaps some of us might join the cynical chorus asking why we need a specific day to express our affection for someone else. We may even go as far as to accuse the the forces of capitalism of driving demand for “stuff”. But I’m not here to monologue on the meaningfulness of St. Valentine’s Day, and I’m certainly not here to criticise anyone for wanting to express themselves or to show affection for someone else (we all need to be doing this more, not less).
Can yoga reduce anxiety?Yes! Many studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of yoga in reducing stress, anxiety, and depression. In one study, women who participated in a three-month yoga program experienced significant improvements in perceived stress, anxiety, and depression. In another study, ten weeks of yoga helped reduce stress and anxiety for participants.
Happy New Year yogis! I’ve often found this time of year to be especially powerful in enhancing my yoga practice. Of course, yoga is always a powerful practice, but the gift of the new year brings deep reflection and introspection that can amplify processes of self-inquiry, expanding our spiritual awareness and commitment to yogic living.
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