Gentle Flow Yoga + Acupuncture at SAMA Studio
Friday December 5 6:00-7:30p
Gentle Reset: Holiday Edition
As the season slows and the earth settles into stillness, we’re invited to do the same.
Join Paula for a gentle flow that honors the quiet energy of winter — a practice of soft movement, deep breath, and mindful grounding. Each sequence is designed to open the body’s natural pathways, melt away tension, and prepare you to rest more fully.
As you transition into an extended and supported savasana, Dr. Kathryn Wells, Licensed Acupuncturist, will guide you deeper into restoration. With care and precision, five tiny needles are placed on specific points of the ear — a soothing, time-honored technique that helps release stress, balance energy, & invite profound calm.
Let this time be your exhale. A moment to reconnect with the steady rhythm beneath the surface — where warmth, peace, and stillness meet.
NOTE: Additional paperwork is required upon registrations and age is limited to 18 and above (unless with parent)
Qi Gong Tuesdays 6:00pm
**No session December 30, 2025**
This 1 hour Beginner Qi Gong (pronounced chee-gong) class harnesses the power of movement, stretching, breath work, and strengthening to cultivate health and vitality. With its gentle nature and easily modified movements (done sitting or standing), qi gong is suitable for EVERYONE, regardless of age, ability or body history.
Qi – life force or subtle breaths and Gong -- skill cultivated through steady practice.
Click here for more in depth information about qi gong.
Class is $15 per person payable in cash or check at class time. No signup required - just show up a few moments before class begins!
Embracing the Seasons: Winter
January 2026 1:00-4:00 | $60
Combining Dr. Wells' Chinese Medicine clinical practice with thousands of years of observational experiences she'll share practical and easily applicable tips and tools to immediately enhance daily living.
This three-hour workshop includes a basic overview of Chinese medicine plus three distinct, but interconnected, sections. Each section builds on the last one and allows space for questions, internal reflection, and daily application:
1. Deep exploration of the gifts and expressions of the season and how they manifest in humans – and how to draw inspiration from nature to thrive in each season.
2. Qi gong to explore the simple & accessible movements in an embodied way and to deepen our understanding of the energy of the season. As the the self healing aspect of chinese medicine, qi gong pairs beautifully with acupuncture and the movements are very gentle, adaptable and easy to do at home.
3. Meditation and optional auricular (ear) acupuncture to enhance your learning and allow space for internal reflection and stillness.
Handouts capture the essence of our time with space for your notes to reflect on over time. Curated nibbles and sips are provided to showcase simple ways foods, flavors, or rituals enhance the spirit of the season.
Series of 5 Workshops offered seasonally:
Spring - March | Summer - May | Fall - October | Winter - Jan | The 5th (or Transitional) Season will be addressed during one of the seasonal transitions)