The whole is greater than the sum of its parts. ~ Seneca To comprehend how transformation occurs in yoga, it’s essential to grasp the mechanics of the human body-mind-soul complex. While the medical field offers a universally accepted scientific understanding of human anatomy and physiology, Yogis have a model that extends beyond it. The Yogic model encompasses subtler aspects that exceed our current scientific comprehension, delving into the energetic or pranic body and our relationship with existence, encompassing inner and outer worlds on a continuum with our environment and the cosmos. S ..read more

It’s eclipse season and if you’ve been feeling a little unsteady, you’re not alone. Many, many of us are exhausted (and experiencing a range of physical symptoms), have shadow or subconscious material coming to the surface to be processed, are in another wave of transition or metamorphosis, or are generally just feeling ungrounded or uncertain. This is big stuff. Not only are we smack bang in between two eclipses, but it’s also Mercury Retrograde! I’ll come back to Mercury shortly. But first we need to understand that Eclipses are the universe’s way of nudging us onto our most aligned path. Th ..read more

Unexpected Healing Potential: Aries New Moon Solar Eclipse and Scorpio Full Moon After a powerful month of endings, beginnings and the start of eclipse season, April includes an especially powerful solar eclipse as well as a once every 14 years coming together of Jupiter and Uranus to begin a whole new cycle. Mercury has been in fiery Aries since the 10th of March indicating that a restless urge for action underlies energetic ways of speaking and creative use of skills. It goes retrograde on the 2nd of April and will be in Aries until mid-May, stationing direct on the 26th of April. Here restl ..read more

Tapping therapy (also referred to as Emotional Freedom Technique) is one method I have discovered that not only addresses physical symptoms but can also help to sooth emotions and free you from persistent thought patterns. For instance, I have used it lately to support my sleep. I have been listening to Dawson Church’s audiobook “Meditations to Overcome Insomnia” and the skills I’ve learned have allowed me to find deep rest and help me flip the limiting belief that I have “insomnia”. It truly has been amazing, and I’m so happy to share this with you because this is a process with so many appli ..read more

Feeling BLOATED and TIRED with POOR APPETITE and LOOSE STOOLS? The way our bodies process food and water affects how much energy we can produce and how well all of our organ systems work, which in turn nourishes our body, mind, and soul. Chinese medicine views nourishment as reliant on two qualities: the capacity for receiving and the capacity for transformation. Food can only nourish a mind and body that are receptive to its nourishment. Consuming the “ideal” diet does not ensure optimal nourishment. A weak digestive system may mean that good quality food is poorly absorbed. In Chinese medici ..read more

Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture offers a time-tested, natural, and non-invasive solution to diminish the effects of aging without resorting to chemicals or surgery. This ancient practice, rooted in centuries of tradition, provides a myriad of benefits aimed at revitalizing both the appearance and vitality of your skin. By promoting collagen production, toning muscles, enhancing circulation, and stimulating blood flow, studies have shown Facial Acupuncture rejuvenates your skin gently, effectively, and safely. Facial Rejuvenation Acupuncture is much more than a cosmetic procedure. Acu ..read more

Release unwanted Burdens & Embrace Change: Equinox, Pisces New Moon & Libra Full Moon March is an especially powerful month of endings and new beginnings, including powerful life changes for some. There is much forward momentum with all the planets gliding ahead throughout the month. Chiron is travelling close to the North Node and there’s a clear message about having the courage to be you. On the 9th of March Mercury merges with Neptune suggesting that the need to express one’s perceptions and intelligence is inclined to be guided by idealism. Mercury then moves into Aries on the 10th ..read more

Our psychotherapist Lee Beaton delves into Emotional Focused Therapy for Individuals (EFiT), and explores how this innovative modality supports the processing of trauma by cultivating secure attachment in a therapeutic relationship.   Now that Christmas and the New Year are behind us, it’s time to focus on what another year holds. The holidays can sometimes bring up some unexpected surprises, reveal old wounds or even make new ones. Time spent with family can be both joyous and challenging. I hope you managed to navigate your time with, or without, family in a way that was mindful of your ..read more

Bring on the Future: Aquarius New Moon and Virgo Full Moon All the planets are currently moving in a forward direction, and will do so until April, propelling us rapidly into the future in this year of major change. The Sun is already in future oriented Aquarius. With Pluto in the first degree of Aquarius for most of February, Mercury first met up with Pluto when it entered Aquarius on the 5th of February and this same union will occur with Mars’s entry into Aquarius on the 13th of February, followed by Venus four days later. This highlights deep transformation, or a veritable metamorphosis, a ..read more

In Chinese medicine, Qi (pronounced “chee”) is considered a vital life force that flows through the body. Qi is essential to overall health and wellbeing according to Traditional Chinese Medical (TCM) theory and something that is discussed often in treatments. However, Qi is an abstract concept that can be difficult to grasp. In this article, I will break down the basics of what Qi is to help create understanding about how it flows through the body, and why balancing Qi is so important in Chinese medicine treatments. What is Qi? Qi is often translated as “energy” or “vital energy”, but it enco ..read more