Meditation is not evasion; it is a serene encounter with reality.”
~Thich Nhat Hahn
Join us for a weekend silent meditation retreat. Some instruction will be shared on the Vipassana meditation technique. Although all are welcome to come and use whatever method works best for you. Vipassana means to see things as they really are. It is often defined as a practice that seeks “insight into the true nature of reality.” This retreat is for those new to meditation, as well as experienced meditators. It is a method of mental purification which allows one to face life’s tensions and problems in a calm, balanced way. In addition to several sitting meditations each day there will be walking forest meditations and fire gazing meditations each evening. Reach out with any questions. ❤️
04/11/2025
Join us for a community SILENT WALKING MEDITATION on Sunday, May 4th at 3pm at the Arcata Marsh. Meet up at the Klopp Lake parking lot. We will be waving our peace flags and walking with the intention of generating peace for ourselves, our community & the world. This is the flip side of protest. The world needs more PEACE in it. Come help us create a massive amount of peace.
This event is part of our DAY OF PEACE being held at the .healing.arts.center.
Check out arcatahealingartscenter.com to see what is happening and to sign up for low cost healing sessions.
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02/05/2025
We are definitely in the heart of winter now here on the north coast of California. Check out my latest blog about how to care for yourself through the winter season from a Traditional Chinese Medicine perspective.
With the change in weather and moving into cold/flu season do your body a favor and gift yourself an acu-tune up.
Acupuncture can help strengthen your immune system and reduce stress by calming the nervous system. A more robost immune system means fewer sick days and missed work/school.
Reach out today to schedule a session. Text or call 310.985.3780.
10/26/2024
FALL TUNE UP SPECIAL $50
Come in for a FALL TUNE-UP.
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With the change in weather and moving into cold/flu season do your body a favor and gift yourself an acu-tune up.
Acupuncture can help strengthen your immune system and reduce stress by calming the nervous system. A more robost immune system means fewer sick days and missed work/school.
Reach out today to schedule a session. Text or call 310.985.3780
11/28/2022
Benefits of Vipassana Meditation
(Check out the Silent Meditation Retreat happening this sunday at the Arcata Healing Arts Center)
Vipassana meditators enjoy many benefits from their practice including greater concentration, resilience, equanimity, compassion and sound sleep.
They also experience decreased levels of stress, anxiety, aggression and self-doubt. These benefits stem from persistent and unwavering effort in observing all experiences with a balanced mind.
Vipassana means to see reality as it really is. It’s goal is total purification of the mind by weakening the mind’s habit pattern of constantly craving for pleasant sensations and aversion towards unpleasant sensations.
How would you like to be in harmony with yourself and the world around you??
Check out the Silent Meditation Retreat happening this sunday at the Arcata Healing Arts Center)
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Stacey Small, L.Ac. is a California State Board licensed Acupuncturist and is also certified by the National Certification Commission for Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. She earned a post-graduate degree at Yo San University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, one of the most highly regarded schools of its kind. Founded by Hua-Ching Ni, a 38th generation Oriental Medical healer, Yo San’s reputation as one of the most extensive and in depth programs in the field of TCM is further venerated for its vision to train each of its students as holders of this precious lineage of healers.
Stacey has been in practice for more than 16 years and has successfully treated a wide range of conditions. She specializes in women's health, stress related conditions, acute and chronic pain and addiction. One of Stacey's passions is working with pregnant women. Stacey works closely with many of the midwives and doulas in Humboldt county to provide care for pregnant women, assist with labor support and provide post partum care.
Stacey has extensive training in Traditional Chinese Herbal Medicine and regularly prescribes custom made formulas to her clients. In addition, Stacey spent several years as an herbal apprentice to the late Cecilia Garcia, Chumash Medicine Woman. Through Cecilia's teachings, Stacey learned the many uses of native plants for food and medicine and how to help people reconnect with their natural environment as a tool for healing. This is an important element of her practice.
Stacey is also the founder of Keepers of the Earth, an environmental education program for children, adults and families, that helps facilitate deep nature connection and promotes healthy and WHOLE human beings. Keepers of the Earth holds many workshops and classes throughout the year.
Stacey was in private practice in Topanga Canyon, California, just outside of Los Angeles for 13 years before moving to Humboldt County in 2013. She is now part of a diverse healing arts collective at the Arcata Healing Arts Center.
