Stress Reduction Techniques - Tao Yin Tao Yin is stress reduction technique. Found in an ancient burial ground, Mawangdui; on a silk scroll, there was one of the oldest forms of medical exercise recorded. Tao Yin, which means guiding and stretching, is a form of gentle exercise. It resembles a blend of Qigong, Yoga, and […]
Metal Element - Chinese Dietary Therapy The Metal Element is part of the Chinese five elements theory refers to the five elements of wood, fire, earth, metal, and water. This theory can be used to describe the movement and the relationship between different elements and phenomena in nature. The principles of Chinese Dietary Therapy take into account […]
Kenneth Hoffman, the Medical Director for SOPHIA Natural Health Center will present a natural medicine approach to Health and Stress at 6:30 PM. Stress affects people physically, mentally and emotionally. Learn about the symptoms of stress, how stress affects the body’s overall health, and what a person can do to relieve stress both at work […]
Have a Healthier Holiday! Do you sometimes feel run down and stressed out during the holiday season? Do you want to feel better, naturally, without drugs? Attend this program and get expert tips from Kenneth Hoffman, L.Ac, CCH, Medical Director of Sophia Natural Health Center, and host of the health talk radio show "The Natural Medicine Connection" on 800AM WLAD. […]
Learn about the symptoms of stress, how stress affects the body's overall health, and what a person can do to relieve stress both at work and at home, so you can feel better and enjoy life to its fullest. Presented by: Kenneth Hoffman, D.Ac.(RI), L.Ac., CCH, medical director of SOPHIA Natural Health Center, Brookfield, CT. […]
Holiday Open House 2015! SOPHIA Invites You To Our Holiday Open House! Come celebrate the season with us! We want to thank all our patients and friends for a great 2015 and usher in 2016 with great food, tea, prizes, and much more. Join us and bring your friends and family!
Can you Regain Your Health? Come find out what is being done to regain and restore health! We will present an overview of what Integrative Natural Medicine is, and how it can get to the root cause of disease. We will break down the theory behind Chinese Medicine and Western functional Medicine. We will also […]
Lifestyle- Home Care Workshop “Tao Yin & Stress Reduction Techniques” Our December, 23rd Lifestyle - Home Care Workshop will cover Stress Reduction Techniques and Tao Yin. Tao Yin is a type of exercise and self-massage intended to revitalize a person's internal energy, which is also referred to as ch'i. The exercises are used to encourage […]
Tao Yin is a type of exercise and self-massage intended to revitalize a person's internal energy, which is also referred to as ch'i. The exercises are used to encourage flexibility and strength, rejuvenating a person's muscles, ligaments, and joints and help release blocked energy within a person's body. Great for relaxation and stress relief. This […]
The Way of Tea Enjoy an evening of tea. Explore the culture, the art of brewing, and the health benefits of tea. This lecture invites the group to participate in the Cha Tao, the way of tea. You will sample a few different kinds of tea. Get a history lesson in how the art of […]
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