Healing Within Acupuncture & Wellness Studio

03/22/2026

Mid-70’s and the warmth of the sun is truly a gift. Pioneer Park was busy with families enjoying the afternoon. A couple of kids joined us for a bit and followed along.

Thank you to Sherry and Jack for the photos!

There is no outdoor tai chi practice next Saturday, March 28th. It’s the National NO Kings Rally 3.0 and most of us tai chi enthusiasts will be peacefully gathering with thousands of Minnesotans in various locations throughout the Twin Cities and St Croix Valley Area!

03/22/2026

Regardless of what’s going on, gathering in community is always the right answer. Thanks to those who spent their Friday night with me.

Our challenge now is to maintain the same enthusiasm and passion for helping our neighbors, as we shift our energy to focus more toward the work upstream.

A few highlights of the evening:

Many in our community are in the Stillwater Singing Resistance group. They spread joy wherever they sing, including our studio.

The best vegetarian quesadilla and guac I’ve had in a long time!! We’re intentional about supporting local small restaurants affected my the metro surge.

We were honored to be joined by a couple of organizers from nearby cities to share ideas and learn from each other. This is exactly why we, the people of the Twin Cities were recently awarded the JFK Profile in Courage Award!

And finally, thank you to MN Senate District 33 candidate Nat Smith for taking time to listen and chat with us. Nat Smith is not the same old career politician. He is ready to be a voice of compassion and change.

Nat Smith for MN

03/18/2026

Hanna Somatic Education with Dr. Holly Walsh

We all know when it comes to biodynamic craniosacral therapy in the St Croix Valley, Dr Holly Walsh is the practitioner to see. Dr Holly is also a skilled Hanna Somatic Educator in the tradition of Thomas Hanna.

Hanna Somatic movements/exercises are typically done on a mat. Once learned, they are intended to be practiced regularly at home or anywhere. They become a readily available tool to help you continue on your healing journey.

Many will see Dr Holly for Hanna Somatics because of chronic pain, emotional trauma, old injuries that never quite heal, or old patterns that keep them stuck.

Hanna Somatic Education is a stand-alone modality or another tool to add to your existing modalities like community acupuncture, tuina, craniosacral therapy, or your yoga practice.

Reach out to Dr Holly with questions or to schedule a 1:1 individual appointment at our studio.

dr.hollywalsh@gmail.com or 612-558-4646.

03/16/2026

Monday Bridge Brigade over I-694.
Lots of honks and waves this afternoon!

Temp in the teens is not a problem for us Minnesotans!

03/16/2026

We have several inches of snow, temps in the teens, and a sweet promise of a spring offering all the way from Bulgaria.

Here’s what our community is up to. Keep this handy and join us as we bring on the dandelions!!!

🪻Marilyn’s Yin Yoga is tomorrow, St Patrick’s Day 3/17, 5:30 - 6:45pm.

🪻Tai Chi at Pioneer Park (Spring Equinox) is Saturday 3/21, 3:00 - 4:00pm.

🪻Dance Party Fundraiser “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” is Sunday 3/22, 2:00 - 3:00pm.

🪻Sherry’s in-studio tai chi practice is Monday 3/23, 6:00 - 7:00pm.

🪻World Tai Chi/Qi Gong Day T-shirt pre-orders are due Friday 3/27.

🪻No Kings Rally 3.0 - No community acupuncture Saturday 3/28.

🪻Marilyn’s Restorative Yoga Workshop is Sunday 3/29, 2:00 - 3:00pm.

🪻Sherry’s new 8-wk Intro to Tai Chi Class starts Monday 3/30, 4:45 - 5:45pm. Class is full.

🪻Sherry’s Sound Immersion is Friday 4/3, 7:00 - 8:00pm.

03/15/2026

It’s time to dance! Come learn Cyndi Lauper’s Girls Just Wanna Have Fun. We’ll also run through Abba’s Dancing Queen and BeeGee’s Saturday Night Fever. All dances are simple, easy to follow, and infinitely modifiable!

Shhhhh…don’t tell anyone but we’re leading a flash mob dance at the 4th Annual Valley-wide Pride Fest in June! And plus you never know when a flash mob dance is needed at a protest or rally. Come for the FUN. Come for community. Colorful tutus are encouraged, but optional.

These monthly dance party fundraisers are put on by our awesome volunteer Joy Coordinators. 100% of your $15 - $20 suggested donation go to fund our studio community’s mutual aid, social justice, and activism work!

Monthly Dance Party
Sunday, March 22nd 2:00 - 3:00pm
RSVP at: hello@healingwithinacupuncture.com

03/15/2026

This snowy March day would’ve been Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg’s 93rd birthday. A good reminder to get out the vote for WI Supreme Court Judge Special Election, Tuesday April 7th. Early voting is on now. Every vote counts. Every election matters. Vote to take back our democracy. Vote WI Judge Chris Taylor!

03/15/2026

We got the warmth of the fire going and our tai chi practice in well before the snow began to fall.

Kahing, Sherry, Will, and I also took the opportunity to talk a bit about plans for the 2026 World Tai Chi/Qi Gong Day - Stillwater Celebration.

Do you have it on your calendar? It’s Saturday, April 25th, 10:30 - noon on the terrace of the Stillwater Public Library. Join us for a global moving meditation practice for unity and world peace. It’s a community event. All are welcome!

03/13/2026

Healing Within Studio is again a vendor at Valley Wide Pride Fest. We’ll be leading tai chi and some other fun stuff! 🌈

Get Saturday, June 20th on your calendar. Make plans with friends to hang out with us at Lakefront Park in Hudson!

Good morning Hudson!!

We’re so excited to be back for Year 4 of Valley Wide Pride Fest!! Can’t wait to celebrate with all of you on Saturday, June 20th from 10-4 at Lakefront Park!

Planning, organizing, and fundraising has begun. Please reach out to us if you are interested in volunteering! We have 2 hour shifts available for many different jobs needed to help run this event smoothly and we can’t do it without our amazing volunteers!

Thank you Hudson and St Croix Valley!! 🥳🌈

03/12/2026

This is it! The Great Reveal!!

The 2026 World Tai Chi/QiGong Day - Stillwater t-shirt designed by tai chi instructor and equine & sport artist William Ersland (williamersland.com).

Will, again used a technique called Sumi-e; a Japanese Zen influenced ink painting that perfectly captures the spirit of the Yang Fire Horse thru minimalist brushwork. The technique originated in China and brought to Japan by Zen monks in 14c.

T-shirts come in Traditional Unisex or Fitted Women’s styles.

XS to XL $25
2XL - 3XL $28
white, 100% cotton tees

Your t-shirt purchase supports the largest St Croix Valley tai chi/qigong community gathering. This annual event is on the terrace of the Stillwater Public Library on Saturday April 25th (10:30am - noon). It is free, open to the public, and kid-friendly.

Email t-shirt pre-orders or questions to: hello@healingwithinacupuncture.com.

For each WTCQGD - Stillwater t-shirt sold, $2 will be donated to International Institute of Minnesota - A St Paul 501c3 nonprofit organization who provides outreach, training, and support for new immigrants and refugees in Minnesota.

WTCQGD-Stillwater t-shirts will not be sold during the event.

World Tai Chi/Qi Gong Day - Stillwater

03/12/2026

Marilyn is back from her trip across the pond!

All-Levels Yoga tomorrow morning 9:30 - 10:45am. Yoga + Acupuncture is 6:00 - 7:30pm.

A few of her highlights - orchid filled dragon, koi, daffodils in full bloom, chocolates, history, and art (The Laughing Cavalier)

Welcome back, Marilyn!

03/11/2026

A great evening out with a few in our studio community to support candidate Nat Smith for MN Senate District 33, along with Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Governor Tim Walz.

We hold the responsibility to help put intelligent, compassionate, and just people into elected office. It’s how we begin to take back our democracy.

Nat Smith’s MN Senate District 33 includes Stillwater, Mahtomedi, Bayport, Oak Park Heights, Dellwood, Scandia, Forest Lake, Hugo, and parts of Grant Township.

If you live in any of these cities, give his page a follow. Even if you don’t, follow him anyway…