Transition with Tranquility

New Month, New Classes

Inside each of us there’s
a continual autumn.
Our leaves fall and are
blown out over the water,
a crow sits in the blackened limbs and
talks about what’s gone.
There’s a necessary dying, and
then we are reborn breathing again.

Very little grows on jagged rock.
Be ground.
Be crumbled
so wildflowers will come up where you are. - Rumi

As we enter Metal element season, according to Traditional Chinese Medicine, yang descends into yin. The days become shorter and darker and we too, become more inwardly focused and reflective. The growing and gathering season is over and instead of things expanding externally, we are now entering a phase of deep internal alchemy. Autumn is a season of winding down. Metal season is a time to slow down, soften, relax and turn towards the space that is being opened up to experience our grief, let go of what is no longer serving us, connect with our inner precious selves, allow ourselves to go through an inner alchemy and prepare to conserve our energy for the colder months ahead. At Trinity, we focus on the seasonal shifts as a way of being in the world. Let us help you transition with deep self awareness and ease.

In the Studio…

Five Element Yin Yoga

6 Weeks of Autumn Supported Health and Healing

Tuesdays, Sept 12 - Oct 17

6:00 - 7:15 pm

Deepen your understanding of the foundational principles of Ayurveda and Chinese Medicine in this yoga class designed for both beginners and experienced practitioners. In this series, we will focus on autumn cleansing to rejuvenate our bodies, minds, and spirit while preparing for the colder months to follow.

6 classes (Limited to 10 people)

Instructor: Stephenie Going / Cost: $90

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Orientation Gong Fu Classes

Because of the ongoing nature of our regular training sessions, it is sometimes necessary for new students to begin their training with a series of four orientation sessions. This introduces the student to the basic concepts we employ in our teaching and in how we conduct classes as well as introducing them to the art they have chosen.

At the end of the four orientation sessions the student is prepared to join regular training sessions, to profit fully from them without disrupting other students’ class time.

If you are interested in our training, please contact us to schedule a visit. You can observe or participate in a class in session, discuss our programs with an instructor and schedule your orientation sessions or first regular class.

Instructor: Dave Martin

Wang Jiwu’s 16 Longevity Exercises

Monday mornings, Sept. 18 - Oct. 16 (no class on Oct. 9)

6:00 - 7:00 am

Wang Jiwu (1891-1991) was a well known and respected xingyi quan master and doctor of Chinese medicine. He created these 16 exercises as a preventative measure to needing medical intervention and to be adjunct to martial arts training. These exercises work the body from head to toe, combining breathing with gentle yet precise movements with the intention to stretch and “clean” all the joints of the body while balancing the energetic system. When practiced daily, they have been shown to increase vitality, improve strength, coordination and balance, calm the spirit, aid sleep, improve resistance to disease and reduce joint pain.

The routine is the same for every class, giving you the tools to practice these exercises on your own. This qigong is appropriate for all ages and accessible for most degrees of physical ability.

4 classes

Instructor: Stephenie Going / Cost: Donation

Introduction to TRE

Thursday, Sept. 28 6 - 7 pm

Tension and Trauma Releasing Exercises (TRE) are a series of exercises that assist the body in releasing deep muscular patterns of stress, tension, and trauma. TRE reminds our bodies of the natural, intuitive, instinctual, powerful, and deeply healing response we all possess. All we need to do is let go, and give it permission. In this class, you will learn how and why TRE is an effective method of trauma release in your body and have the practice tools to integrate TRE into your daily life.

Instructor: Stephenie Going / Cost: $30

TRE Information & Practice Session

Yoga + TRE

Tuesdays, November 7 - 28, 2023

6:00 - 7:15 pm

This class combines yoga asana and pranayama with the body’s natural, therapeutic shaking response. This shaking response in humans is the nervous system’s way of discharging long-held tension and trauma, or unconscious muscle contraction in order to restore the body to wholeness. These neurogenic tremors increase the resiliency of the body because they cause deep relaxation that naturally reduces stress levels and muscle contraction.

4 classes

Instructor: Stephenie Going / Cost $80

Metta & Meditation

Tuesdays, 12:00 - 1:00 PM

Join the Venerable Thich Minh Tinh (Thay Kozen) from the Mount Adams Zen Buddhist Temple for an hour of Metta & Meditation.

The Mount Adams Thien Buddhist Temple is small country temple with both Northern & Southern Chan (Thien) traditions. Their mission is to work towards the cessation of suffering by providing Meditation and Dharma (the teachings) education and support for our community.

Schedule a Session in our Clinic…

Chinese Medicine with Dave Martin

Trinity Natural Medicine strives to provide a unique and integrated medical service for the Columbia Gorge. In addition to acupuncture, we offer custom herbal formulas with our premium quality bulk and granule herb pharmacy. We also specialize in physical medicine with a range of modalities like tui na (medical massage), visceral manipulation, craniosacral therapy, thai massage and cupping. Our unique approach includes treating one patient at a time, limiting the number of patients seen weekly in order to provide a truly personalized experience during every visit. We are committed to maintaining this level of service as we expand our business.

Insurance billing is available.

If you are interested in scheduling an individual treatment/session, please click the button below to schedule an appointment.

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Ayurveda | Garshana & Abhyanga with Stephenie Going

Unwind, recharge, and indulge in a blissful escape with our luxurious Garshana & Abhyanga Treatment. This ancient Indian therapy, dating back thousands of years, is now available to transport you to a world of tranquility and harmonious balance.

GARSHANA is an ancient treatment featuring a dry lymphatic massage with silk gloves to increase circulation and stimulate the pores for accepting the warm herbalized oils applied during Abhyanga. ABHYANGA MASSAGE is a rhythmic full-body massage that promotes arterial and lymphatic circulation and drainage to facilitate cleansing and rejuvenation. This massage deeply relaxes and calms the nervous system and nourishes the whole body. Heated Ayurvedic oils are selected according to your dosha and condition.

What sets this treatment apart is its holistic approach to wellness. This deeply therapeutic technique not only helps to alleviate physical tension but also promotes mental clarity and emotional harmony. As the oils penetrate your skin, you will feel the tensions of the day dissolve, unveiling a renewed sense of well-being and inner peace. The benefits of Abhyanga Massage extend far beyond the treatment room. Regular sessions can improve blood circulation, enhance immune function, and boost the body's natural healing abilities. Say goodbye to aches, pains, and fatigue as your energy flow is restored, leaving you brimming with vitality and radiance.

Cost: 60 minutes / $85 90 / $125

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Trinity is an integrative healing arts center focused on empowering individuals and families to cultivate resilience, restore balance, and strengthen vitality. We strive to provide our community with skills for creating a daily practice as a cornerstone for their vitality.

Your health is in your hands. We are simply here to teach, to guide, and to help you stay on the path to realizing your own full potential.