In Traditional East Asian Medicine - Shen can be defined as the spirit of the heart, or the psyche/mind of an individual. With no comparable word in allopathic medicine, ‘Shen’ embodies all aspects of a person - the mind, the emotions, and the spirit. It is said that a person’s Shen, or the quality of their spirit - shines from the eyes.
Shen Share is a support group created and led by Melissa Soong that merges the benefits of facilitated discussion with self care techniques from East Asian Medicine and Yoga. It is a group that encourages empowerment through honest sharing, active listening, and finding strength in vulnerability. The power is in showing up.
Melissa is a yoga instructor, social worker, and NADA AcuDetox specialist. She teaches and provides care in a variety of settings.
Sliding scale $25-$45, e-mail us if you need to pay less.
Each session includes check in, theme of the day (or week), guided self acupressure protocol, intentional breath practice, and honest speaking/listening. Shen Share builds confidence, trust in one's process, and provides tools for soothing anxiety and stress in between sessions. Journal prompts and recorded self guided acupressure sequences will be provided throughout our time together.
Masks optional. Please stay home if you are feeling unwell.
July and August dates are an experience unto themselves, and also an invitation to commit to the deeper work of a 4 week series (starting in September).