May Happenings at Wayne Family Acupuncture

Happy May Day! This Saturday brings the biggest (closest to earth) full moon of the year. Experts say tides will be particularly high and low due to the gravitational pull. Read about it here. We will meet Saturday at 7pm and make use of this astronomical force as it pulls on our tides (we are more than 65% water) to delve deep into meditation. We will use Sound vibration (mantra) and the cosmic tones of the gong to assist us. This will lead to a very powerful experience.  This Saturday 5/5/12 SUPER MOON SOUND MEDITATION Place: at Lance's Acupuncture Office in Wayne 124 bloomingdale Ave. Time: Saturday May 5th from 7:00-8:30 pm Cost: $20/person or $15/person - if you bring a friend! We are limiting the space to 10 folks so RSVP by emailing Lance. Also Amy is currently accepting new patients for Massage and Medicinal Aromatherapy, for more information please contact her at teachheart@me.com or call (443) 955-2211. Similarly I am now accepting new patients, if you know anyone interested in the work i offer, i would really appreciate the referral! thanks so much!!! below are our upcoming events for the month!!! looking forward to seeing you! Love, Lance UPCOMING HAPPENINGS in MAY Mondays Meditation & Discussion Group Theme: The Truth of Impersonality Place: at Lance's Office in Wayne Time: 7:45-8:45 pm, MAY 7, 14 & 29 Cost: $10 drop in or $25 for the series of 3 sessions. open to beginners and experts =) Limited space so please RSVP by emailing Lance.  Tuesdays Small Group Acupuncture acupuncture in a group setting is done while sitting, fully clothed, points on the ears, arms and legs are chosen for very effective treatment. Theme: Stress Relief  Place: at Lance's Office in Wayne Time: 7:00-8:00 pm, MAY 15, 22 & 21 Cost: $120 for the series of 3 sessions. Group is limited to 5 people, so please RSVP by emailing Lance.  Wednesdays Semi-Private Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Theme: Spiritual Experience  Place: at Lance's Office in Wayne Time: 7:00-8:30 pm, MAY 9,16, 23 & 30 Cost: $100 for the series of 4 sessions. Group is limited to 5 people, so please RSVP by emailing Lance. Sundays in June Semi-Private Kundalini Yoga and Meditation Place: at Lance's Office in Wayne Time: 9:30-11:00 am, JUNE 3,10, 17 & 24 Cost: $100 for the series of 4 sessions. Group is limited to 5 people, so please RSVP by emailing Lance.

Upcoming Acupuncture and Yoga Happenings in April

Heres whats happening in the next few weeks Hope you can Join us! Ongoing Mondays Meditation & Discussion Group Place: at Lance's Office in Wayne Time: 7:45-8:45 pm Cost: $10 drop in or $40 for the series of 5 sessions. Thursdays Community Acupuncture Place: Ocean Earth WInd Fire Time:6:00-7:00 pm Cost: $35/session, must register for all 3 sessions. **no session 4/26 Kundalini Yoga and Meditation April's theme: Kundalini and Enlightenment Place: Ocean Earth WInd Fire Time: 7:30-9:00 pm Cost: $13 drop in or $30  for the series of 3 sessions. **no class 4/26 Upcoming Events 3/30 Womens MoonLodge with Amy please email Amy for more info 4/20 Sacred Sounds: Gong Vibration and Meditation Place: at Lance's Office in Wayne Time: Friday April 20th from 7:00-8:00 pm Cost: $20 Space is limited so please RSVP by emailing Lance.

Lance's Spring Letter

Happy Birthtime Everyone! I invite you to take 5 minutes for yourself and contemplate the following. It may be just the perspective you need =) If you haven't noticed, get out and go for a walk in the woods, as new life is exploding into being right before our eyes!  From the deep, quiet and cold stillness, nature, now warmer and sunnier is exploding with new life. Shoots are forcing their way through the soil and leaves are popping out of their buds. It's still early, but go for a walk in the woods and you will see bright new life leaves popping out everywhere, bees and insects buzzing, frogs croaking and birds chirping. Spring is a time of birth, new life, new possibilities. The vision and potential of the acorn seed is following its plan and beginning to turn earth and the elements into a beautiful oak tree. As intelligent,  progressive humans living technological lives, its easy to forget that we too are part of this cycle of nature. We too have the springtime energy within us. We create new life, give birth to creative projects, make plans and follow through. We have the sameflexibility of a tree that finds its way towards the sun no matter what obstacles are in its path. We have the same power of a blade of grass pushing through a cement sidewalk.  In 5 element medicine the goal is to keep the energy moving through this natural cycle. When it gets stuck, that's when dis-ease, pain or upset occur. When the powerful uprising spring energy (wood element) within us gets stuck we have particular experiences. For example on the physical level we may feel like our tendons and muscles are tight, we may get one-sided headaches or migraines, vision problems or trouble sleeping. We may get angry or frustrated, or  we may lack vision, flexibility, or creativity.  When in balance the springtime energy within brings us the gifts of humility, planning, decision making, clear perception, creativity, appropriate anger, justice, vision and flexibility.  If your springtime energy or wood element is feeling stuck here are a couple exercises that can help! Meditate! Set your alarm for 20 minutes, sit up straight, be still, relax, pay attention, and have no relationship to the content of consciousness. Be conscious and allow your experience to be exactly as it is.  Stretch! do some yoga, bend your body... loosen your muscles and tendons. Body twists like cat stretch are perfect to open up the wood element meridians of the Liver and Gallbladder Create! even if you are not inspired, just start a creative project. write, draw, dance, sing, paint. If you have been receiving seasonal acupuncture treatments, now is the perfect time to come in for your spring session. We can help bring smooth movement and new life to your body, mind and soul! Please feel free to use the handy Online Scheduler. If you are new to acupuncture now is the perfect time to spring into sessions =) Also if you know anyone who may be interested please feel free to pass on this newsletter!  We have some fantastic opportunities for you starting in the next month. The time to register in now! The list of upcoming events is on the right hand side of the page. 1. Our Monday night meditation group is a AMAZING! We meditate together for 30 minutes and then discuss the monthly topic . We will be moving on from the current theme of "Taking absolute responsibility" and starting in April with the topic "Face Everything and Avoid Nothing". The class is open to ALL levels.  2. At this point there are 3 spaces available in the April Small Group Acupuncture Series. for more info check out www.phoenixvilleacupuncture.com. 3. We are all filled up for our Acupuncture and Nutrition Series and i will definitely offer it again. we already have a roster going for the 2nd class (dates to be announced - but sometime in the summer) if you are at all interested or know anyone else who may be please pass this along! 4. And as always Kundalini Yoga Classes are  Sunday mornings at 9:30 in Wayne (1 spot left for the April Series) AND  Thursdays at 7:30pm in Phoenixville (open to all)  April's Theme is going to be "Let the Liver Live!" Focused on Spring cleansing and releasing our creative energy. If you are interested please send me a line! Lots of love, Lance

Acupuncture & Ancestral Nutrition: 6 Week Body Transformation Program with Lance

Joyfully offering this exciting new program focused on helping you lose weight, gain energy, and reduce pain & inflammation through the use of acupuncture and ancestral nutrition. 

We will meet weekly, as a small group (limited to 5 folks) and explore new perspectives in the field of nutrition. For 30 days we will shift to a diet full of nourishing, unprocessed, real food including lean meats, seafood, vegetables, fats, fruits, and nuts. Ancestral nutrition feeds precisely what our DNA is to thrive on. 

Throughout the program we will also use weekly group acupuncture as a tool to assist with detoxification, stress and patterened behaviors or food habits.

This program is designed specifically for those who are ready for a huge change in how they look and feel. It is sure to be a very transformative experience.

When?

Tuesdays 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm, April 3^rd- May 8^th 

Where?

Lance’s Wayne Office

124 Bloomingdale Ave.

Wayne, PA 19073

How Much?

$390. ($65/week). This Includes all acupuncture and nutrition counseling.

If you need financial assistance just let lance know.

Space is limited to 5 people. To Register or for more info: Please call Lance (610) 203-3747 or email Lance@lanceisakov.com

Wayne Family Acupuncture March Happenings! Yoga, Acupuncture and More!

Happy Day! In five element acupuncture theory, the springtime brings a fresh energy with a new potent creative potential. Our March events will be focused assisting the movement of the powerful uprising energy, that help give rise to creativity and the birth of new possibilities! Lots of love, Lance Here are all 4 happenings!  MARCH HAPPENINGS 1. WHAT? March Series: Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Focus: The Navel Chakra - Strengthening the core to empower creativity. WHEN? 5 Thursdays in March, 7:30-9:00 pm WHERE? Ocean Earth Wind Fire 122 Bridge Street Phoenixville, PA FOR WHO?  Open to total beginners and experts.  I invite all shapes, sizes and flexibility levels! HOW MUCH? $45/Series (thats $9/class folks!), Drop in $13/Class or use your OEWF Card.  To Register for the Series please RSVP toLance@LanceIsakov.com For more info please visit www.WayneAcupuncture.com 2. WHAT? Monday Night Meditation Group Focus: Taking Absolute Responsibility WHEN? 4 Mondays in March, 7:45-8:45 pm WHERE? Lance's Office in Wayne 124 Bloomingdale Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 FOR WHO?  Open to total beginners and advanced experts.  HOW MUCH? $30/Series ($7.50/class) or $10/drop-in Space is limited...To Register for the Series please RSVP to Lance@LanceIsakov.com For more info please visit www.WayneAcupuncture.com 3. WHAT? March Small Group Acupuncture Series WHEN? 5 Thursdays in March. 6:00-7:00 pm WHERE? Ocean Earth Wind Fire 122 Bridge Street Phoenixville, PA FOR WHO?  Open to everybody.  HOW MUCH? $175/Series ($35/session) You must register for the entire series there is currently 3 spots available. To Register for the Series please RSVP to Lance@LanceIsakov.com For more info please visit www.PhoenxvilleAcupuncture.com "Group acupuncture is a wonderful way to first experience acupuncture. It has allowed me to begin to heal as a whole person while helping and supporting others. Lance leads you into meditations that provide you guidance and inspiration that provide healing in growth within all you do while approaching life in a more positive manner." - KE "Embedding Small Group Acupuncture with Lance into my schedule was like giving myself a precious gift in the busyness of December.  I came to count on and look forward to his healing way, the newness of the therapy each week, the dear members of our little therapeutic circle and the blossoming awareness it encouraged in me between sessions.  It was a wonderful 5 weeks and I'm sorry it's over!  Lance is a gifted healer and teacher...everyone should give this small revolution a try!" -SM 4. WHAT? Medicinal Aromatherapy, Meditation, Kundalini Yoga Classes & Women's Monthly Moonlodge with AMY. To find out the specifics please email to Amy or visit MedicinalAromatherapy.com

Acupuncture and Yoga February Happenings

Here's what up for the upcoming month of February! Hope you can join us! Warmly, Lance FEBRUARY HAPPENINGS 1. WHAT? February Series: Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Focus: Yoga for a radiant heart. WHEN? Thursdays in February, 7:30-9:00 pm WHERE? Ocean Earth Wind Fire 122 Bridge Street Phoenixville, PA FOR WHO?  Open to total beginners and experts.  I invite all shapes, sizes and flexibility levels! HOW MUCH? $36/Series (thats $9/class folks!), Drop in $13/Class or use your OEWF Card.  To Register for the Series please RSVP toLance@LanceIsakov.com For more info please visitwww.WayneAcupuncture.com p.s. if you haven't visited us at this location this is an awesome opportunity to experience this beautiful studio =) 2. WHAT? Monday Night Meditation Group Focus: Clarity of Intention WHEN? 4 Mondays in February, 7:45-8:30 pm WHERE? Lance's Office in Wayne 124 Bloomingdale Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 FOR WHO?  Open to total beginners and advanced experts.  HOW MUCH? $30/Series ($7.50/classe) or $10/drop-in Space is limited to 10 folks...we currently have 3 openings available. To Register for the Series please RSVP to Lance@LanceIsakov.com For more info please visit www.WayneAcupuncture.com 3. WHAT? Semi-Private Kundalini Yoga and Meditation 5 WEEK Series WHEN? Sundays February 19th & 26th, March 4, 18th & 25th, 9:30-11:00 am Lance's Office in Wayne 124 Bloomingdale Ave. Wayne, PA 19087 FOR WHO?  Open to everybody.  HOW MUCH? $125/Series - no drop-ins, you must register for the entire series. there is currently 1 spots available. To Register for the Series please RSVP to Lance@LanceIsakov.com For more info please visit www.WayneAcupuncture.com 4. WHAT? Medicinal Aromatherapy, Meditation, Kundalini Yoga Classes & Women's Monthly Moonlodge with AMY. To find out the specifics please email to Amy or visit MedicinalAromatherapy.com UPCOMING EVENTS: 1. Now enrolling for the March Small Group Acupuncture in Phoenixville, PA. Affordable Acupuncture in a group setting "Group acupuncture is a wonderful way to first experience acupuncture. It has allowed me to begin to heal as a whole person while helping and supporting others. Lance leads you into meditations that provide you guidance and inspiration that provide healing in growth within all you do while approaching life in a more positive manner." - KE "Embedding Small Group Acupuncture with Lance into my schedule was like giving myself a precious gift in the busyness of December.  I came to count on and look forward to his healing way, the newness of the therapy each week, the dear members of our little therapeutic circle and the blossoming awareness it encouraged in me between sessions.  It was a wonderful 5 weeks and I'm sorry it's over!  Lance is a gifted healer and teacher...everyone should give this small revolution a try!" -SM for more info please visitwww.PhoenixvilleAcupuncture.com 2. I have had a request to add another meditation group at the phoenixville location.. please let me know if you are interested in that! 3. Interested in any other offerings? let Amy or myself know! lance@lanceisakov.com

New Year, Ever New You!

Happy New Year ! My wish for you on the the turn of this new year is that, in every moment, you awaken to the fact that every moment is ever new. That you live your life from the part of yourself that has no relationship to history, hurts, or upsets, the part of yourself that has boundless, unimaginable potentional for the future. Contemplate this for just one minute right now: What would be possible if, right now, i lived from the part of myself that has no relationship to the past, has never been hurt or upset and has no cultural or familial conditioning? Happy New Year! Happy ever new you! With love, Lance

Lance's Winter Letter

Happy Wintertime ! I hope you are feeling wonderful and enjoying your pre-holiday experience! Its an interesting paradox that during the most still and quiet time of nature, we wacky humans seem to be at our busiest and noisiest! If you go for a walk in the woods today, you will notice that nature is indeed very quiet. Animals are hibernating. The trees have lost their leaves and have moved their energy (qi) deep down into the roots and core. Bulbs and seeds are beneath the earth in their dormant cycle. There is no buzzing, no fluttering, no chirping, no busyness and no business (if you know what i mean)...just a deep and cold quiet. Nature rests so that when the warmth of the sun returns in the spring, the potential energy generated during winter can EXPLODE into life!!! So if, by chance, you are feeling a bit overwhelmed, stressed out or on edge right now, i encourage you to stop, take a break and listen to the wisdom of nature.  Imagine what kind of powerful potential energy you can build within yourself! Below are 5 gifts for you to help you with this. AND i encourage you to re gift and pass it forward=)  For your virtual stocking stuffer, i would like to offer you 2 questions to contemplate: 1. How would your life be different if you used this time of year to rest deeply, rejuvenate and refill your energy reserves?  2. What are 3 ways that you can sync up with the deep, dark, powerful, quiet energy of wintertime? (***if you are stuck see the practices below.) For your main holiday gift i would like to offer you some Winter Practices: try each of these for 1 week and notice how your life is different. 1. Meditate: This week, set aside 20-30 minutes per day. Sit upright, be still, pay attention and let go of your relationship to your thoughts and feelings.  2. Sleep:  For one week, go to bed early and wake up late! For all of our history, up until the last 100 years, we have gone to sleep and awoken in sync with the sun! so in summer we slept less and in winter we slept more. imagine that! Our genes are actually programmed for non-electric light. ***hints...create a pitch black bedroom experience... cover alarm clocks, put up light blocking shades, throw the TV out...you will have an amazing night of sleep!!! 3. Eat:  For one week, try eating more cooked root vegetables and winter greens (like kale). Eat more grass-fed meat. Make soups and Stews and eat lots of good fats (coconut oil, almond oil, olive oil, ghee, grass-fed animal fats). eating warming foods like ginger and Cinnamon. Avoid raw and cold foods that deplete energy. YUM! We have some wonderful events - including meditation classes, kundalini yoga classes, small group acupuncture, women's moon lodge and more coming up, please check out our website for all the happenings!! Lastly, for your last gift, below you will find 3 AMAZING healing art practitioners in the area that i want to share with you. Whether you want to purchase gift certificated for others or try them yourselves...they are the most superb, that i have found in their field and i highly recommend each of them. Please contact them directly if you are interested in their work - you will not be disappointed! Wishing you and your family the most wonderful & peaceful holidays!!! With SOOOO much Love, Lance AMAZING PRACTITIONERS in the area!  Soul Work with Kathryn Bohn Kathryn Bohn is a gifted healer, spiritual intuitive, teacher and artist. Her intuitive services are offered through a variety of group workshops and individual sessions where guidance and direction from the soul is offered to eager seekers on the journey of self-mastery and illumination. Sessions available by appointment in Downingtown, PA. To learn more, visit Kathryn’s website :: www.bohnsoulwork.com Myofascial Release with Barb DiSipio Following my path was a strange and at times a difficult journey. Focus on helping others to understand their bodies and to take care of the most precious belonging they have, has been a dream of mine. The communication and teaching of this tremendous responsibility has been fulfilling and rewarding ...How could I make a difference?...with nursing and a strong fitness back- ground, I have come full circle and found my purpose. I have taken everything I have studied and applied it to my work. With Pilates and Myofascial Release I am able to express myself through each treatment modality. I guide clients to feel a difference, assist them to heal themselves and recover in many cases......developing an individual treatment plan and focus on functional movement and awareness of the body in space. :: To make an appointment call Barb at 610-506-4295 or she can be found atPilates and More in Devon, PA. Women's Monthly MoonLodge and Kundalini Yoga Classes with Amy Isakov I am a passionate teacher and intuitive bodyworker.  I am currently teaching a Kundalini Yoga class for Women in phoenixville.  I find there is space held by women for women that allows for deep growth and transformation to take place through the technology of Kundalini Yoga.  If you are looking to get back into your body with your spirit on hand, join us at 11am on Friday mornings.  I have recently scaled back my bodywork practice as I am looking for a new type of client.  If you are interested in participating in your own healing process, and are open to maintaining a dialogue with your body as a reflection of your mental and spiritual state, then please, make an appointment!  I also hold a Moon Lodge for women on or near the New Moon every month.  This is a place for sacred connection and honoring our authentic nature to be bold visionaries and soft care takers and anything else you haven't imagined yet.  There is no cost for the moon lodge.  For more information on me or my offerings, please visitMedicinalAromatherapy.com.   Bless!

Acupuncture & Yoga Happenings for December/January

Time seems to be really skipping along..i didnt realize it was december until i heard a bank teller today whistling a christmas tune...funny... Anywhos, we have LOTS of happenings coming up..heres the scoop: DECEMBER Happenings 1. THREE WEEK MEDITATION SERIES:  join us, as we learn to delve into pure consciouness and touch the ground of being, a place of no-time where we can experience our true nature and authentic self. The group dynamic leads to a very powerful experience. This class is suitable for beginners or experienced practitioners of meditation. "You learn a simple practice that has the potential to affect your life and the lives of those around you - this practice can make it easier to access that peaceful space no matter what might be going on all around." - Lisa D.  When? Mondays 7:45- 8:30 pm December 5th, 12th & 19th  Where? Lance's Office - Wayne Family  Acupuncture  124 Bloomingdale Ave, Wayne PA 19087 How much? $25/series As Space is Limited to 10 people (3 spots available) PleaseRSVP by email. JANUARY  Happenings  1. 4 Week SMALL GROUP ACUPUNCTURE Series for more info on this powerful and affordable acupuncture structure please visit PhoenixvilleAcupuncture.com When?  January 5th, 12th, 19th & 26th 2 Sessions: Thursdays 5:00-6:00 PM (5 spot available) and 6:00-7:00 PM (3 Spots Available)   Fee?: $140 ($35/session) Payment Plans available. (no one is turned away for financial reasons.) Where? Ocean Earth Wind Fire 122 Bridge Street Phoenixville, PA To Register please RSVP by email. 2. FOUR WEEK semi-private Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Series:   ***This class is semi-private, which means I am iimiting the class to only 5 people. This will give an opportunity for a much higher level of individual attention and teaching. When? Sundays 9:30-11:00 am January 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th Where? Lance's Office - Wayne Family Acupuncture 124 Bloomingdale Ave, Wayne PA 19087 How much? $100/series  I am limiting the Class to 5 people (4 spots available).  Please RSVP by email.           AND..... A reminder our BRAND NEW Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Classes (with gong)  have started in Phoenixville at Ocean Earth Wind Fire. Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm with me & Fridays (for women) 11:00-12:30 pm with Amy $13 or $11 with a class card. LASTLY.... thanks sooooo much for those who have supported me in my 24-hour meditation marathon im doing for charity. I really appreciate your support!! AND I welcome any new supporters! heres the link: http://www.firstgiving.com/fundraiser/lanceisakov/2011 I hope to see you soon! Warmly, Lance

Bonus Small Group Acupuncture & Kundalini Yoga Class Reminder!

Hi Everyone! A reminder our Thursday eve Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Classes (with gong) are starting this week in Phoenixville at Ocean Earth Wind Fire. Thursdays 7:30-9:00 pm with me & Fridays (for women) 11:00-12:30 pm with Amy $13 or cheaper with a class card. ALSO Because we had such a wonderful response, i have added a 2nd Small Group Acupuncture Session at 5pm on Thursdays. Starting THIS Thursday December 1st at Ocean Earth Wind Fire at 122 Bridge Street in downtown Phoenixville. At this point its almost filled up - we have 2 spots remaining.  ***If you know anyone who may benefit from this work, please forward the info to them asap! Here are all the details: 5 week Small Group Acupuncture Series. December 1st - December 29th, Thursdays 5:00-6:00 PM. Fee: $175($35/session) Payment Plans available. (no one is turned away for financial reasons.) We are limiting the series to 5 people. To reserve your spot or ask questions please email Lance, or call (610) 203-3747. With this new small group format, we are evolving what is possible with acupuncture for the individual and especially the group dynamic. It is very exciting times!!! Also quick mentions -with details coming soon: 1. A new monday eve meditation series 7:45-8:30pm will be starting Dec 5th. (limited to 10 folks) 2. A new Semi-private Kundalini Yoga and Meditation 4 week series Sundays 9:30-11:00 Jan 8th-29th (limited to 5 folks) 3. A new Small Group Acupuncture Series starts January 5th-26th. 2 sessions: Thursdays 5pm & 6pm Email me if you are interested and i will be happy to reserve your spot  for any of the above. looking forward to it! Lots of love, Lance

Fall Acupuncture and Yoga Classes and Events

I am happy to announce some new classes starting soon!! My aim is to offer classes that will be spectacular, life enhancing, spirit moving and transformative.

Heres whats on the menu.

1. FOUR WEEK MEDITATION SERIES: 

join us, as we learn to delve into pure consciouness and touch the ground of being, a place of no-time where we can experience our true nature and authentic self. The group dynamic leads to a very powerful experience. This class is suitable for beginners or experienced practitioners of meditation.

"You learn a simple practice that has the potential to affect your life and the lives of those around you - this practice can make it easier to access that peaceful space no matter what might be going on all around." - Lisa D. 

When? Mondays 7:45- 8:30 pm November 7th, 14th, 21st & 28th 

Where? Lance's Office - Wayne Family  Acupuncture  124 Bloomingdale Ave, Wayne PA 19087

How much? $30/series or $10/drop-in

As Space is Limited to 10 people,  Please RSVP by email.

2. FOUR WEEK semi-private Kundalini Yoga & Meditation Series:  

Kundalini Yoga is more than just a great physical workout. Called the Yoga of Awareness, it is an incredible experience in awakening and raising your consciousness, keeping you young, giving you fullness of heart while healing you on a cellular level. Kundalini Yoga can give you health, happiness and the ability to commit while building character and stamina. And you don't have to be an acrobat or gymnast to experience the sublime power of your creative potential being released. Everyone can do it!

***This class is semi-private, which means I am iimiting the class to only 5 people. This will give an opportunity for a much higher level of individual attention and teaching.

When? Sundays 9:30-11:00 am Nov 20th, Nov 27th, Dec 4th, & Dec 11th

Where? Lance's Office - Wayne Family Acupuncture 124 Bloomingdale Ave, Wayne PA 19087

How much? $100/series or $30 drop-in/class

I am limiting the Class to 5 people.  Please RSVP by email.

3. FREE INTRO TO ACUPUNCTURE

Thursday, November 17th, 5pm at Ocean Earth Wind Fire Studioin Phoenixville, PA

Join us as we learn about the 2000 year-old Art of Acupuncture and its importance in todays world.  Acupuncturist, Lance David Isakov, L.Ac., will be at hand to share information, answer questions and a few lucky folks may even receive a treatment! Lance has been practicing acupuncture for close to a decade and been in the healing arts for over 15 years. Dont miss this unique opportunity! for more information about Lance, please visit www.LanceIsakov.com or PhoenixvilleAcupuncture.com

4. GONG VIBRATION SOUND MEDITATION

at Ocean Earth Wind Fire Studio in Phoenixville, PA

Thursday, November 17th, 7:30pm 

Join Us for this Special Meditation Class. Bliss out as you lay in Shivasana (corpse pose) & Bathe in the AMAZING vibrational sounds of the GONG!!! This meditation will also serve as an introduction to our new Kundalini Yoga Classes starting in December!

Cost: $20 / $15 by pre-registration by November 10

Register Online

COMING SOON! 

Kundalini Yoga & Meditation -Thursday evenings 7:30 in Phoenixville, PA   - STARTS DECEMBER

Kundalini Yoga for Women with Amy - Fridays 11 am in Phoenixville, PA - STARTS DECEMBER

Small Group Acupuncture Thurdays 5-6 pm in Phoenixvlle, PA - STARTS DECEMBER.

For more info on any of these feel free to email me.

Please let me know if you have any questions!

Warmly,

Lance

Lance's Fall Letter

Awe-some Autumn Blessings!

Aaah! The Autumn has finally just hit Philly! The crisp, clean, cool air brushes across my nostrils and deeply penetrates my lungs - WOW!. My eyes widen as the rich golden afternoon light touches the bold ochre, brilliant yellow, and deep red of a few early fallen leaves littered across the forest floor- Ahhhh! My ears pick up the sounds of busy rustles, gentle afternoon chirps, and the random splashes of my dog, Nimbus, as he jumps in and out of the cold, spring-fed creek - Ohh! 

 

There is a special kind of reflective feeling that the Fall offers us. In many traditions, including the Taoist Chinese and Jewish, Fall is the time when the heavens and earth are closest together. A time when we can almost touch the spirit world, a time of deepest connection to our ancestors, those we have lost, those who have come before us. The Fall offers us a powerful opportunity to deeply grieve that which and those who we have lost and also offers us space to give thanks and praise for that which and those who are currently in our life. 

 

In Nature, Autumn grants the opportunity to shed what is no longer absolutely essential. The energy (qi) of our brothers and sisters of the plant world, turns inward and descends deep down into their roots, thus their leaves fall to the ground creating rich fertilizer for the future generations. The descent of Qi also allows for rest and rejuvenation during the upcoming Winter months and this stillness, in turn, creates a powerful potential energy that is explosively released with the crack of Springtime. 

 

In our busy, modern, technological lives we often forget that we too are part of nature. We too have Autumn energy that courses through us. In Five Element Medicine we call this kind of energy the Metal Element. This energy creates our ability to let go of what no longer serves so that we can make room for rest, rejuvenation and eventually the re-birth of own new power and possibilities. 

 

Emotionally, this phase of energy gives us our sense of self-worth, vitality and resolve. It shows up as our grief, our praise and our sense of awe. 

 

Physically, Metal shows up as our Lungs, the part of us that takes in vital energy oxygen and lets go of the waste carbon dioxide. It also shows up as our Large Intestine, which both lets go of our rubbish and also intakes the last remains of any essential nutrients. Spiritually, the Metal energy gives us the ability to let go, reflect and create space. It offers us the chance to get in touch with our spiritual energy and realize our core values. Metal reminds us of the heavens and our connection to our higher self. 

 

In Five Element Medicine the goal is to keep the energy moving through this natural cycle of seasons. When it gets stuck thats when dis-ease, pain or upset occur. When Metal is out of balance you may feel excessive grief, deep depression, low self-esteem, low self-worth, emotional withdrawal and excessive materialism. You may not be able to recover from a loss or be inspired. You may have difficulty breathing, unhealthy skin or bowel issues. 

 

When Metal is in balance you have the gifts of awe, letting go, acknowledgment, respect, inspiration, preciousness and acceptance. 

 

FALL HOMEWORK

If your Fall energy or Metal element is feeling stuck here are a few practices that can help!  put them to action for this week and notice how it feels!

• BREATHE! Go outside, preferably in a natural setting, and allow your lungs to INSPIRE! Sit on a log, a rock or the earth and breathe in and out through the nose slowly and deeply for 11 minutes. As you inhale focus on bringing in that which you desire and as you exhale focus on letting go of that which no longer serves you.

• POOP! Sorry if I grossed you out =) In Five Element Acupuncture the best time to poop is 5-7 am, when your Qi is focused in the Large Intestines. So for a week create some time between 5 and 7, wake up early if you need to....Find a good book, magazine or just meditate and LET GO! Give yourself plenty of time - at least 11 minutes, no need to rush these things. p.s. This is a particularly good homework for those who have troubles in this area...Extra Credit goes to those who go outside, dig a hole and squat =)

• CLEAN HOUSE! You've heard of spring cleaning...now try fall cleaning! Go through your old stuff and get rid of that which you no longer want or need. Those clothes that are too big for you now that you've lost all that weight, those keepsakes from the 3rd grade, that piece of furniture you hate...Whatever... create space in your home = create space in your life! There are plenty of places that will accept donations or check out www.freecycle.com

SCHEDULE A SESSION

If you have been receiving seasonal acupuncture treatments, now is the perfect time to come in for your Fall session. We can help bring Inspiration to your body, mind and soul! If you are new to acupuncture now is the perfect time to jump into sessions =) Also if you know anyone who may be interested please feel free topass on this newsletter!

Schedule your session ONLINE, email or call me at (610) 203-3747. 

NEWS & HAPPENINGS

• Join us for our new meditation group on Monday Eves in Wayne! Drop ins welcome!!
• Our Kundalini Yoga Class on Sunday Mornings is a go! If you would like to drop in, we would LOVE to have you! As always all levels welcome!
• If you are interested in Amy's Monthly Women's Moon Lodge please contact her atmermaidmoonlodge@gmail.com.
• We have found a new home for Phoenixville Community Acupuncture starting mid-fall and will be announcing it SOON! so stay tuned!
• We have found a new home ALSO for Kundalini Yoga in a BEAUTIFUL SPACE that we will be announcing soon! As you know we have been very limited by space in our current location. 

Hope to See you Soon!

Lots of love,

Lance 

 

Acupuncture...How can it add value to my life? (repost)

For the Original article please visit Acupuncture...How can it add value to my life? 

published in Yoga Living Magazine 2009

Healthy Family | by Lance David Isakov, M.Ac., L.Ac.
Acupuncture...How can it add value to my life?

MANY OF US ARE OUT OF WORK OR WORKING EXTREMELY HARD TO STAY AFLOAT IN THE PREVAILING ECONOMIC CURRENT. In these challenging times, not only do we tend to feel more stress and upsets but we often neglect the part of us that can actually manage those upsets. As a result we miss out on the fruits of our labor - the joy in our life. I’ve got good news: Acupuncture can help!

Acupuncture has received a great reputation for getting rid of pain. News reports and medical studies are proving this fact more and more. However, if you allow it, acupuncture can be much more than a quick fix for pain relief, it can initiate a total shift in your consciousness, allowing you to move with ease through this sea of challenging times. Let me start at the beginning of our ideas about what healthcare is.

We typically have a very compartmentalized way of looking at our health and wellness. Our dis-ease is usually broken down into symptoms, named, and diagnosed. When we are unwell, we often go to the doctor and receive a very particular medicine, or surgery to take care of very particular symptoms. Five-Element Acupuncture is a complete system of medicine, that looks at the symptom in the context of the whole person and instead of muting the symptom, it finds the source.

Let me explain:

You’re driving along in your brand new solar powered, wind charged, hybrid convertible sports car (I wish) and that darn “maintenance” light comes on. Now, you have a few ways of handling it. One way is to cover that annoying light with masking tape and voila! Problem solved. Well at least until the car breaks down because the solar flux capacitor fails. In the long run this would be a quite expensive solution. Another possibility is to take the car into the shop and have them find the cause of the maintenance signal.

Luckily, it turns out that you just need to add some solar flux capacitor fluid and you are on your way! Both choices make the light go out, which one would you choose?

In us, the maintenance light represents a symptom. It might be a headache, back pain, depression, stress, anxiety, being overweight or any other in a multitude of signals we humans get to experience. We again have choice about how to fix these warning lights. One option is to take an Advil for that headache, numbing the alarm. Another possibility it to learn about the underlying imbalance the headache is trying to tell us about. You may be simply dehydrated! Both choices turn off the headache. Only one action actually corrects the problem.

All of our upsets, pains, or irritations, physically or emotionally, are trying to let us know that something in our lives is not on target. You may be depressed because you are not fulfilled by your job. Not to say it’s a bad job, it’s just not YOUR job. You’re suited for something else. Something in your life is missing.

Like clearing away tree limbs and boulders from a turbulent or stagnant stream assists in the smooth flow of water, clearing blocks or imbalances in the energy channels (meridians) assists in the smooth flow of Chi (life force) in the body.

Acupuncture works by creating movement, through inserting sterile, solid, hair-fine needles into particular points along the meridians. Chi flows through us just below the surface of the skin much like water flows in rivers on Earth. When Chi is teeming, we experience balance, harmony and lush abundance in our body, mind and spirit. When it’s not, we may feel pains, stresses, or upsets; like we’re just not getting what we need to thrive.

Once we know what it feels like to be centered in ourselves and truly well, we can begin to recognize our symptoms as the signals they are. When you know the cause of the signals, your long-term health is back in your control!

There are different styles of acupuncture and different kinds of acupuncturists. If you are interested, I recommend calling a few practitioners in your area to chat. Trust yourself, you will know who is right for you. In the Philadelphia area, treatments range from $50-$200. Your first session may involve a physical exam and an interview used to create a personalized treatment plan. Treatments are done weekly in the beginning, then they are spaced out as balance begins to hold. Eventually treatments are needed just once a season to help you stay in tune. Naturally this depends on your particular needs.

Acupuncture is a wonderful instrument to enhance your life. It can not only help bring relief from your symptoms but also give you the tools to take on your challenges in a new way. Acupuncture has been around for over 3000 years, take the next step, make an appointment and find it out why!

38 YOGA LIVING November/December 2009

New Meditation class in Wayne!

I am offering a new 4 week series on Meditation. The series is designed for beginners but all levels are welcome!  I hope you can join us!

When?
Monday Evenings from 7:45-8:30 pm

The 4 classes will be held on : September 26th, October 3rd, 17th, 24th

Where?
Lance's Acupuncture Office

Wayne Family Acupuncture

124 Bloomingdale Ave.

2nd floor (above Mainline Eye Specialists)

Wayne, PA 19087

How much?

$30 for the series or $10 to drop-in

I am limiting the class size to 7 folks so please RSVP to reserve your spot.

Other stuff

keep your eyes peeled for the upcoming Fall Seasonal Letter, not only is it packed with juicy bits of wisdom, but it also contain a great special too ! it will be arriving in the next couple weeks!

AND... my book on Kundalini Yoga is almost finish! ill be sending a copy of the ebook to you in the near future!

AND! thats it =)

looking forward to seeing you soon!

Enjoy the shift to autumn!

Peace and Blessings,

Lance

Naomi Judd's & Oprah On Acupuncture

Its really amazing to me how mainstream acupuncture is getting. People are finally starting to see the amazing effects of this medicine and its spreading! Yay! check out these two links !

Just found this Acupuncture video of Naomi Judd getting acupuncture {p.s. not all of us acupuncturist have ponytails =) } and Oprah now has an Intro to Acupuncture section on her website.

enjoy =)

You will be blown away by this Yoga Class So dont come!

Hi Folks,

Due to our little low pressure weather system and following suite with the Churches and Malls =)....

I am cancelling our Yoga Class and All acupuncture appointments for Sunday Aug 28th. 

We will turn our Yoga 7 Week series into a 6 week series. with a price change to match...All the details are below.***

ALSO we have 1 more spot available for this series!Do you know someone who is ready to 110% shine their greatness and/or someone who wants to learn an inexpensive way to feel amazing? If so please share this via :       or forward this email to them.

Be safe and remember to not fly any kites AND INSTEAD OF OUR CLASS...please practice the following meditation:  (ps. now is a good time)....DO IT at least 1 time to see how it feels....if you feel great do every day!)

In Joy,

Lance

Kundalini Yoga Meditation To Adjust Your Magnetic Field. 

"Thousands of years ago yogis observed that earthquakes (and other natural disasters like hurricanes) impacted the human in more ways than just the physical or mental. One’s psyche can feel displacement or disoriented.After an earthquake (or hurricane) the two hemispheres of the brain need to become aligned so that the magnetic field can become adjusted. Practice this meditation to synchronize the magnetic relationship of the two hemispheres of the brain so that you can be truly present." - Yogi Bhajan

 

Sit on the floor with a straight spine. Or sit in a chair with both feet flat on the ground and your body weight equally divided on your buttocks.

LEFT ARM POSITION: Slightly cup your left hand and hold it over your left ear. The left elbow is pointing forward with the upper arm parallel to the ground.

RIGHT ARM POSITION: Create a Conch Mudra (see drawing) of your right hand by creating a loose fist. Extend your right arm straight out to the side. Bend the elbow and hold your right fist in a firm position by your right ear.

MANTRA AND MOVEMENT: Chant the mantra SAA TAA NAA MAA, using the following melody, as you hit the left side of your head with your left hand in time with the mantra:

EYES: Eyes are focused on the tip of the nose. TIME: Do the meditation for 11-31 minutes.

 

REVISED*** Kundalini Yoga & Meditation 6 week series

Focus on Self-Realization: The Development of Your Utmost Potential!

With Lance & Amy

 

Dates:

September: 4th, 25th

October: 2nd, 16th, 23rd & 30th

 

Time: Sunday Mornings 10:30 am -12:00 pm

Cost: $75 for the entire series or $15 drop-in

At: The Center for Vitality & Wellness

6 Waterloo Ave, Berwyn PA 19312