About this Event
Infuse your Sunday with a relaxing and rejuvenating moving meditation (qigong) and breathwork journey (kundalini yoga) to celebrate the start of Fall!
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. We will also utilize this time to strengthen the immune system with special breathing exercises in preparation for the colder months of Fall & Winter ahead.
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.
The class will finish with a "Fall Manifestation Meditatinon", followed by deep relaxation, rest, & aromatherapy.
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 ✨
You will come away feeling grounded, centered, clear, and relaxed--ready for an amazing night’s sleep & a crisp, peaceful Fall Season.
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 future events, or give to a friend. Thank you for understanding and helping to minimize administrative tasks in this one-woman show :).
What to bring:
Yoga mat (blanket and pillow if you’d like for relaxation at the end)
Recommended: water bottle, journal, and pen for self-reflection afterward.
Wear comfortable, loose clothing for floor sitting/lying.
Bug spray if you are sensitive (I have a non-toxic mosquito repellent insence that tends to keep them away though!)
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 & breathwork:
*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 the last 6 years obtaining her doctorate in San Francisco, where she also studied martial arts (WuShu/TaiChi) and dance (primarily ballet, Gaga, hip-hop, and Reggaeton!). Sinead also holds a BA in Preventative Medicine from UNC-Chapel Hill. She 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!
CONNECT WITH SINEAD
MOVEMENT & MEDITATION: Dr. Sinéad is available for private instruction (dance, yoga, & qigong). She also hosts both in-person and online yoga, qigong, and dance classes. Check out the ON DEMAND MEMBERSHIP to learn more about her online offerings: www.innerbodydata.com/membership
ACUPUNCTURE & HOLISTIC HEALTH: Dr. Sinéad specializes in reproductive health & hormone balance. She sees private patients and hosts a monthly Community Acupuncture + Cupping Clinic at TheYogaShala in Chapel Hill. In addition, Sinead is available for telemedicine (herbs, supplements, dietary recommendations).
Visit www.innerbodydata.com to learn more
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
The Big Field at Dix Park, 101 Blair Drive, Raleigh, United States
USD 31.72 to USD 55.20
