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Sunday Ritual Reset

in Collaboration with Alchemy Springs

Join us for a deeply restorative experience blending meditation, cupping, yin yoga, somatic release, acupuncture, and yoga nidra—designed to clear tension, regulate the nervous system, and realign your energy.

Session Flow (12:30–2:00pm)

12:30–1:00pm | Meditation & Cupping
Begin with grounding meditation and cupping therapy to support detoxification, energetic release, and mental clarity.

1:00–1:30pm | Yin Yoga & Somatic Release
Move into gentle yin postures and somatic movement, integrating breathwork and subtle unwinding to open the body’s pathways for deeper healing.

1:30–2:00pm | Acupuncture & Yoga Nidra
Rest in stillness with a group-guided acupuncture session paired with 61-point yoga nidra. This phase activates the parasympathetic nervous system, promotes cellular repair, and invites deep emotional and physical release.

Rooted in Ritual

These practices are rooted in the wisdom of Traditional Chinese Medicine. By combining modalities like cupping, acupuncture, and mindful movement, the body is supported in clearing stagnation—whether it shows up as physical tension, emotional stress, or energetic imbalance.

Much like contrast therapy, this sequence helps regulate the nervous system, guiding you through an intentional arc of release, restoration, and recalibration.

Whether you're seeking hormonal balance, a nervous system reset, athletic recovery, or simply a return to center, this practice meets you where you are—and supports you in moving forward with clarity and intention.

About AKARA

We are an acupuncture and wellness clinic rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine, offering integrative, personalized care to support long-term health and balance. Our specialties include injury recovery, aesthetics, women’s health, and more—using treatments like acupuncture, cupping, facial therapies, microneedling, and herbal medicine. We serve individuals who value wellness as a lifestyle and seek high-quality, intentional care.

Ritual Reset FAQs

  • Yoga mats will be provided for the Sunday Ritual Reset. Please bring your own towels, robe and sandals to enjoy the Sauna Garden experience after the session. Alchemy Springs have a limited quantity for rent upon check in - subject to availability.

  • A consent form from AKARA will be sent to you via email through Jane after booking. This form must be completed to receive cupping and acupuncture treatments.

    Please arrive at least 10 minutes early to allow time to settle in before your appointment.

  • Acupuncture is a gentle and supportive practice that welcomes everyone, whether you’re new to it or returning. The Sunday Ritual Reset has been designed to allow your body to reconnect with your natural rhythms and begin your healing journey. We’ll guide you with care, answer any questions, and create a calm, grounding environment for your experience.

  • AKARA uses high quality Japanese needles that are incredibly thin—much finer than those used in medical settings and about the width of a human hair—and are gently inserted to encourage the flow of energy. You may feel a subtle sensation like warmth, tingling, or a gentle heaviness as your body begins to respond. Many people find the experience deeply calming, even meditative. Your comfort is our priority, and we’ll guide you with care every step of the way.

  • Cupping is a therapeutic technique rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine that uses suction to promote circulation, release tension, and support detoxification.

    During the event, we’ll select one body area—commonly the upper back or shoulders—and apply suction cups to gently draw the skin upward. Most people describe the sensation as a deep, relieving pressure.

    Cups will be placed for a maximum of 15 minutes. Depending on the level of stagnation in the body, temporary marks may appear afterward—these range from light pink to deep purple and typically fade within a few days as the skin returns to normal.

Upcoming Events

12:30-2pm (on select Sundays below) 2-4pm Optional Sauna Garden

Sunday 20 July

Sunday 24 August

Sunday 28 September

Sunday 19 October

Sunday 23 November

Sunday 14 December

Step into a sanctuary of renewal at Alchemy Springs’ Sauna Garden—San Francisco’s newest social spa. This open-air oasis invites you to reconnect with nature and community through a thoughtfully designed space featuring a 40-person communal sauna with immersive sound and light, refreshing cold plunges, a glowing fire pit, thermal benches, and an open-air shower wall.

Every element, crafted by award-winning architect Olle Lundberg, is designed to awaken the senses and restore balance.

About Alchemy Springs