Summer Expansion Circle
with Emily Morrison
Monday 6/24 I 6-8 pm I $45
Join us to celebrate and harmonize with the Fire phase of summer in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). This event will focus on invigorating your heart energy, enhancing joy, and aligning with the peak of Yang energy during the summer season.
Begin your journey with a purposeful Qigong session tailored to the Fire phase. This practice will include flowing movements, breath control, and meditation to cultivate your life force energy (Qi). Emily will guide you through exercises that activate and balance the heart and small intestine channels, promoting warmth, joy, and emotional well-being in tune with the vibrant energy of summer.
Following the Qigong practice, experience the healing benefits of acupuncture with a focus on the Fire phase. Emily will provide treatments that target specific channel points associated with the heart and small intestine. This will help to balance your energy, alleviate stress, clear excessive heat during the summer months, and enhance your overall sense of joy and vitality.
Conclude the event with a specially crafted summer herbal tea blend, designed to complement the Fire phase and support your heart health. This tea will help to cool and harmonize your internal energy, providing a soothing and integrative close to our circle.
In the realm of TCM, the Fire phase is characterized by its association with the heart and small intestine, representing joy, passion, and the peak of Yang energy. A balanced Fire phase facilitates emotional warmth, enthusiasm, and a sense of connection. However, imbalances in the Fire phase can manifest as restlessness, anxiety, or issues related to the heart and mind.
Physiologically, the Fire phase governs the blood vessels and circulation, promoting warmth and vitality throughout the body. In harmony with the Fire phase, individuals experience enhanced emotional expression, creativity, and a deep sense of joy. Conversely, disruptions in Fire energy can lead to emotional volatility, insomnia, and cardiovascular issues.
Join us to deepen your understanding of the Fire phase and its influence on your well-being during summer, experience the synergistic effects of Qigong and acupuncture, promoting both physical and emotional balance, and enjoy a seasonal herbal tea that supports your heart and overall energy
Spaces are limited to ensure a personalized experience. Please register in advance to secure your place in this event.
Ignite your inner fire this summer and let the energy of the Fire phase fuel your vitality and joy!
Emily Morrison, LAc, MAOM is the founder of, lead practitioner and instructor at Valley Spirit Acupuncture & Internal Arts in Beacon, NY. She began her career in holistic medicine with massage therapy, graduating from The Florida School of Massage in 2005. She completed her Master’s Degree in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MAOM) from the Oregon College of Oriental Medicine in 2015 and is licensed to practice in New York.
From 2008 to 2023, Emily trained with the North American Tang Shou Tao Association (NATSTA), studying Chinese medicine and becoming a certified Instructor in Shenlong Xingyiquan and Li Ding Jingluo Qigong. In 2016, she became a Disciple of Dr. Vince Black, the founder of NATSTA, and served on the NATSTA Traditional Chinese Medicine Committee from 2019-2023. She is also a certified practitioner of Jin Shou Tuina™.
Emily's extensive training includes Classical Gongfu Medical Theory, Craniosacral Therapy, Thai Massage, Shiatsu, Herbalism, medical qigong, and Chinese Nutritional Therapy. She employs various modalities to create personalized treatment plans and aims to empower patients through education about their innate healing abilities.