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Traveling in Asia: A return after many years

2/18/2015

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Greetings!

In January, I began my travels to Indochine. My last trip to Asia was in 1998 to meet my 104 year old Grand Master Yang. I decided it was time to explore another region I had not yet traveled. My boyfriend was already in Thailand and suggested we meet in Vietnam. 

So many stories to share about the beauty of the land and the people. We began in the north in Hanoi, the cultural capital, and traveled down the coast to the ancestral town of Hoi An. We went to DaNang to see the caves of Marble Mountain and home of the largest statue of Kuan Yin (the largest I have ever witnessed).
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We continued on down the coastline and up to the French provincial hill town know as Da Lat. We visited monasteries, gardens and beautiful lakes and waterfalls. With our local friend, we experienced authentic Vietnam. He took us to minority tribal villages and tasted the local cuisine along the way.

The people of Vietnam have so much heart energy and that left a lasting impression.

Our last stop was Siem Reap, Cambodia to visit the temple of Angkor built in the 12 century and considered to be one of the wonders of the world.

I feel gratitude for the people of Vietnam and Cambodia. They shared warmth and kindness throughout our journey. I would love to share more stories with you when we meet!

Best Wishes,

Marti

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Happy Chinese New Year of the Sheep!

2/18/2015

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The Year of the Sheep, which starts on February 19th 2015 in the Chinese Lunar Calendar will be a gentler, less dramatic year. Tranquility and harmony play an important role in healing. Kindness and sensitivity toward yourself and others will help to nurture a generous heart that is open to acceptance of all areas of life.

Because Yin Wood is the year’s ruling element, the mood will be more tolerant and open-minded. The nature of Yin Wood, associated with flowers, grass, and the color green is more flexible and versatile compared to last year’s unbending Horse with Yang Wood element symbolized by large, solid trees. The Sheep is the strongest Earth element sign in the Chinese zodiac which brings grounding - a key in manifesting our dreams. Another theme of Sheep year is to express your creativity. Now is the time for artistic development and cultivation of beauty.

The year of the Wood Sheep brings fresh energies, new opportunities and challenges. Allow the calm of the Sheep’s vibrations to flow through you. 

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    Marti Lee Kennedy L.Ac., O.M.D.

    Marti Lee Kennedy, director of The Ashby Center of Complementary Medicine in Berkeley, CA, is a pioneer in the practice of Chinese Medicine in the United States.

    As an acupuncturist with foundations in Traditional Chinese Medicine, she focuses on fertility, pregnancy and post-pregnancy challenges.

    Dr. Kennedy believes that the integration of mind, body and spirit is the most important part of her work. 

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