Setareh Moafi, L.Ac., Q.M.E. integrates classical approaches to Yoga and Chinese Medicine to offer an accessible path to wellness through a deeper understanding of the body-mind.
Setareh has a Master of Science degree in Traditional Chinese Medicine from Five Branches University and a Bachelor of Arts degree from
UC Berkeley. She has completed two Yoga teacher training certification programs and was founder of Yoga of Los Altos, the first yoga studio in Los Altos.
Setareh specializes in Injury Rehabilitation, Women's Health, and Facial Rejuvenation. She continues her studies through a PhD program with 88th generation Taoist Master, Jeffrey Yuen.
"By integrating acupuncture, yoga, herbal medicine, nutrition, and gentle guidance toward better self care, my aim is to empower my patients to awaken their innate healing potential." ~ Setareh Moafi, L.Ac., QME
Acupuncture is an ancient medical modality that dates back as far as 4,000 years. It involves the treatment of specific points along meridians in order to rebalance the Qi, or energy, and blood flow through the body and in the internal organs.
Setareh Moafi, L.Ac. offers two of the most gentle and unique forms of this healing art:
1) Classical Chinese Acupuncture: a powerful treatment performed through gentle insertion of thin needles
2) Japanese Meridian Therapy: a painless non-insertion form of acupuncture performed through gentle contact on the skin's surface
Both styles treat a wide array of illnesses from pain and colds to autoimmune and gynecological disorders. The use of these treatments is tailored to each individual's needs and will leave you to feel strong, calm, and balanced.
Yoga is a Sanskrit word meaning union. Developed in India over 5,000 years ago, yoga is a practice that encompasses many elements, one of which is the conditioning of the physical body. Hatha Yoga, the yoga of effort, is a system of physical postures developed to heal the body by releasing tension, building strength and creating a stronger mind-body connection. Each physical posture, or asana, has specific benefits that calm and balance the mind and body.
Setareh blends Yin Yoga, a series of long held poses designed to nourish the body's connective tissue and open the meridians with Yang Yoga, a flow based series that focuses on the major articulations and muscles of the body to invigorate circulation and increase strength and endurance.
It is a misconception that one must be flexible or strong in order to do yoga. Practicing yoga will increase flexibility and strength.
Yin & Yang are the two opposing and yet complementary forces that comprise all things in our natural world. In yoga, the word hatha encompasses this same paradox. The Sanskrit word ha means "sun" and tha means "moon." Yang is often symbolized by the sun, and Yin the moon.
Yang is represented by heat, activity, fluid, change and masculine qualities.
Yin is represented by cold, receptivity, quiet, solid, steady and feminine qualities.
In Western terms, Yang can be used to describe aerobic activity, muscle tissue, and the sympathetic nervous system that drives our "fight or flight" instinct. Yin can describe meditation and contemplation, the connective tissue of the body, and the parasympathetic nervous system that helps us 'rest and digest.'
Yin & Yang are a juxtaposition of being and doing, stillness and movement that are in a constant state of change, trying to maintain a state of balance.
Five Element Theory is based on the classical texts of Chinese Medicine. The principle of Five Elements can be applied to any aspect of life from seasons to the rise and fall of an empire, ecological life cyles, and different personality types.
The Five Elements are connected into two sequences--the Shen and Ko, or Nourishing and Controlling Cycles. In these cycles, one element transforms into the next and tempers one element over the other. Just as imbalances are possible at any point in the cycle, there exists an inherent potential for a state of balance.
Click on the links below to learn more about each element, its characteristic features, and related personality types:
A Center for Natural Healing
1817 Pruneridge Avenue
Santa Clara, CA 95050
408.244.8565 clinic 408.461.YOGA(9642) direct
www.acenterfornaturalhealing.com
By appointment:
Mondays & Thursdays 9am-6pm
Wednesdays & Fridays 1:30-5pm
Yoga
Decathlon Club
www.decathlon-club.com
Wednesdays 6:30-8pm & Fridays 9:30-11am
Free for members, drop-in available
Hitachi Data Systems
www.hds.com
Wednesdays & Fridays 12-1pm
Workshops, retreats, and events are offered throughout the year and updated on the Events page. Corporate and private group classes and workshops can be booked by contacting Setareh at info_setarehmoafi.com or 408.461.9642.
In taking time out of our busy schedules to retreat, we move into a silent awareness that allows us to see and let go of conditioned patterns and habits so we can be fully present with our experience.
This full day immersion will integrate Yin-Yang Yoga, Meditation, Mindfulness, and the principles of Classical Chinese Medicine. Through a focused practice, you will cultivate greater strength, clarity, and ease with which to move back into your daily life. All levels welcome.
Saturday, October 2, 2010 9am-4pm
Dana Center at Hidden Villa
26870 Moody Road, Los Altos Hiils, CA 94022
www.hiddenvilla.org
$110; $90 postmarked by September 15, 2010
Please make checks payable to: Setareh Moafi, L.Ac.
1817 Pruneridge Avenue, Santa Clara, CA 95050
*Please include your full name and email address. You will receive a payment receipt confirmation and details prior to the event date.
Schedule and details
"Setareh's treatments and yoga instruction have been instrumental in not only helping me manage my depression, but eliminating some lifelong digestive issues I was experiencing (no longer!). I've even been able to stop taking antidepressants! More recently, Setareh's specialty in treating sports injuries has helped me tremendously in healing a disc bulge and related nerve inflammation..." - Karen, San Jose, CA
"Working with Setareh has helped me heal physically, emotionally, and spiritually. I had previously seen two allopathic doctors and one naturopathic doctor and had yet to see any substantial improvement. Within months of working with Setareh, my health significantly improved. I got my spirit back again--my energy, passion, and joy of life!" - Neda, San Jose,CA
"Through Acupuncture and Nutrition/Herb guidance Setareh has helped me eliminate my menstrual problems. Words cannot express how relieved I am to no longer have to experience such painful, debilitating episodes."- Negisa, Santa Clara, CA
"Setareh's'incredible knowledge, gentle energy, and non-judgmental approach have helped to improve the quality of my life." - SPGP, Sunnyvale, CA
"I find that Dr. Moafi can listen to all my concerns and synthesize an elegant treatment for me to include my whole health picture. Her ability to see me in ways that I have trouble seeing myself adds to my total healing experience..." - Therese W., L.Ac., Campbell, CA
"I look forward to acupuncture treatments with Setareh as I not only walk out the door feeling better, physically, but I am also armed with more information or suggestions for better self-care..." - Martha CS, Palo Alto, CA
"I love Setareh! She is so gentle, caring and knowledgeable!...After I had knee surgery she really helped shorten the recovery time, swelling and pain..." - Carole, San Jose, CA
"My experience with Setareh was much more than the acupuncture treatments...Setareh helped me understand how to apply the things I learned outside of the appointments and approach treating the entire self, instead of one symptom or issue..." - Liisa Hunter, New York, NY
Setareh Moafi, L.Ac., QME
info_setarehmoafi.com
9:00am-12:30pm Introduction, Meditation, Yin-Yang Yoga
12:30pm-1:30pm Lunch
1:30pm-2:30pm Sitting & Walking Meditation
2:30pm-4:00pm Yin Yoga & Meditation
Dress in loose, comfortable clothing with layers. Bring comfortable shoes for walking meditation. Bring your own yoga mat, blanket, and bagged lunch.
You may wish to bring an extra shawl or blanket for the meditation sessions as well as a pen/pencil and notebook.
Students should bring their own bagged lunch. There is a refrigerator and microwave. Hot water and tea will be provided.
$90 if postmarked by September 15, 2010; $110 thereafter. Space is limited so early registration is encouraged. Refunds will be given up to two weeks prior to the event date. If you are unable to make the retreat for which you register and notify us as least 48 hours in advance, you will receive credit toward an acupuncture treatment or future event with Setareh.
Earth is about transformation, and supporting endless new creative experiments to sustain life. In the body, earth organs transform the solid material of food into clear energy.
On the emotional strata, nourishment takes the form of care, which is the care that a mother gives her child so that he or she can grow and thrive as well as the care we give our home, garden, and animals.
As the earth itself is round, so the emotions in this element are circular: you fulfill someones need, and in return you get something back. This circle of giving and receiving sustains life and love.
On an intellectual level, caretaking manifests as organizational skills. This entails not only giving enough of what each person needs, but also making sure there is enough for everybody. This organizes individuals in such a way that they form a group, which enables them to do more together than the individuals are capable of doing on their own.
Earth type personalities can cook, multitask and are very good at bringing people together and organizing events and projects. They are very caring and will always have food in the house, as well as a good word and a hug to offer everyone.
