Eclipse Season & The Sacred Pause: Honoring the Sun and Moon
There’s something humbling about watching an eclipse. It reminds us that we are part of something vast, something ancient. Our worries, though important, are small in the grand dance of the cosmos.
How Movement Transforms Your Brain, Mood, and Life
One of the things I emphasize when working with students—especially those experiencing anxiety or depression—is that our minds are always paying attention to our bodies.
Navigating Life Transitions: The Power of Mindfulness, Stillness, and Intentional Movement
Transitions are rarely smooth. Whether in nature, in our personal lives, or in the larger systems that shape our world, change often comes with turbulence
Savoring as Self-Compassion: 3 Essential Steps to Find Sweetness in Challenging Times
Savoring is more than just enjoying food—it’s about fully experiencing the present moment, whether through taste, touch, sound, sight, or emotion.
Metta: A Practice of Love, Kindness, and Radical Compassion
Metta is the intentional practice of offering well-wishes to ourselves and others, extending kindness not just to those we love but to all beings—even those we struggle with.
Imbolc and the Beauty of New Beginnings: What Might You Begin Again?
The New Moon is a powerful moment to pause and reflect. It’s a time to plant seeds of possibility, asking ourselves the timeless question: What might I begin again?
Dare to Rest: Hearing Winter’s Call to Pause and Reflect
Yin energy is at its peak in winter—when daylight is scarce, temperatures are cooler, and nature’s movements are more still. Winter whispers an invitation to slow down, to pause, to rest.
The Water Element and Qigong Practice: Mindful Ways to Align with Nature This Winter
Water, one of the five elements in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), symbolizes adaptability, depth, and renewal.
Qi: Not a Noun, But a Verb – Experiencing the Living Flow of Life Force
In qigong practice, the word qi often gets translated as "life force" or "energy." For a long time, I thought of qi as a “thing”—something that flows, yes, but more like an invisible fluid moving through my body.
Manifest Health and Vitality Using Intention (Yi) and the Metal Element in Qigong
With fall upon us, it's the perfect time to tune into the qualities of the Metal element and discover how its properties—both energetically and through the actual metals that surround us—can help bring balance into our lives. Today, we'll explore the connection between Yi and the Metal element and how incorporating metals into your environment, like jewelry, sculptures, or even furniture, can support your well-being.