Posts Tagged ‘wellness’
The Top Five Reasons We All Need Acupuncture in the Winter
Blog post by Allyson Schurtz As we move into the winter months, nature itself seems to draw inward, inviting reflection and rejuvenation. In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), this season holds a special significance, as we are moving into the most yin time of year. The days are shorter, the light decreases, and our bodies call…
Read MoreThe Synergy & Magic of Community Acupuncture
Blog post by Allyson Schurtz Over the course of my 5+ years as an acupuncturist, I’ve worked in a variety of environments. I spent several years in Texas where there is no insurance coverage and access is limited to those in the community with disposable income. Then, for several years during the pandemic I worked…
Read MoreBeing Still: A Restful Sound Bath
Join the Current Wellness family for hot tea and medicine in the form of sound as we engage in collective rest, allowing our minds and bodies to be still. This sound bath experience will focus on the meaning and importance of rest and stillness in our lives. If you have been caught up in busyness…
Read MoreWhat is Embodiment?
What is Embodiment? Before I share about embodiment, I want to acknowledge that I am a student of embodiment. My primary teachers are Rachel Lewis-Marlow and Heidi Andersen, with lots of other inspiration from wonderful organizations and professionals. One definition of embodiment is where our consciousness and our body intersect. Another way to describe embodiment…
Read More7 Benefits of Breathwork
7 Benefits of Breathwork Breathing. It’s something you do all the time and never really give it a second thought. When was the last time you thought about your breath? Like, truly sat there and focused on your breathing? Like many, the answer probably ranges from not that often to never. That’s totally normal because…
Read MoreReconnect + Rest: An autumnal afternoon retreat of mindful movement for people living through health challenges
This will be a time to reconnect with yourself, find rest and space to just be through: Guided breathing + meditation Gentle + restorative yoga (accessible, beginner-friendly!) Journaling prompts for reflection After a closing relaxation, you are invited to linger in the calming space or to meet other folks over light refreshments. Cost: $25 Click…
Read MoreFirst Friday at Current Wellness
Enjoy the final days of summer with kombucha and great deals in our wellness shop. While you’re here, join Keke for a Yoga Play Date to explore new movements in your yoga practice. Yoga Play Date is free and open to non-members, registration is required. Click here to register. Members – don’t forget, your first…
Read More(Canceled) First Friday Featuring Nirvanna Lildharrie
Drop by between 5:30-7:30pm for an evening of spirit free beverages and local art by Nirvanna Lildharrie. Nirvanna Lildharrie is a local artist new to Downtown Raleigh. Primarily a painter, she also makes collages, mixed media art, digital art, and drawings. Her style includes lots of colors, clear paint strokes, Picasso-like shapes, allusions to the…
Read MoreWorthy of Wellness: My Mental Health Journey
by: Casey Geiger Disclaimer: I am not a mental health professional. This blog post is a reflection on my experiences and should not be considered professional advice. Also, I refer to some potentially triggering concepts in this post including, suicide and self-harm. Major depressive disorder. Generalized anxiety disorder. Borderline personality disorder. These are the mental…
Read MoreNavigating Anxiety with Self-Care and Boundaries
Anxiety Part 2: Redefining It All by: Nola Johnson (for part 1 of Nola’s story, read The Roots of Anxiety). As I continue to navigate the ups and downs of anxiety there are a few things that I try to keep in mind. While each one is pretty easy to remember, some have been harder…
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