Jessie Shaw
Jessie Shaw, L.Ac. M.S. O.M. is an acupuncturist and herbalist in New York City. Raised in Colorado, she studied music performance in college and graduate school before moving to NYC. She ultimately became an advertising executive and obtained an MBA from NYU. Jessie began practicing acupuncture in 2002 after receiving a M.S. in Oriental Medicine. She recently released a documentary-style film called The I Ching, Ancient Consciousness and the Creation of Chinese Medicine that examines the role of magical and mythical consciousness in the formation of this ancient medicine.
An Exploration of Ancient Consciousness and Ritualism to Help Deepen Your Practice
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An Exploration of Ancient Consciousness and Ritualism to Help Deepen Your Practice | immediately after purchase | for 2 years |
This webinar discusses important facets of the Mawangdui find, its societal context, and the formulas, strategies and treatment protocols outlined in the medical texts…all of which provide insight and guidance for our modern-day practices.
In 1973 three ancient tombs sealed in 168 BC were discovered in China. The importance of the documents found in these tombs has been compared to the discovery of the Dead Sea Scrolls.
Detailed Content:
Overview: Ancient Mawangdui Tombs
States of Consciousness to Better Understand the Times of the Ancient World
Medical Texts found in the Mawangdui Tombs and their Contents
Learning from the Tombs and Their Texts
- The energetics of ancient places / exercise example
- The roots of Chinese Medicine (pre-Huangdi Neijing)
- Key treatment themes from the texts (e.g., ritual, incantation, de-possession, “nurturing life,” etc.)
Applications and Examples of Mawangdui Themes for Modern Practices
Summary, Questions & Answers