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Flinging into Spring at Full Moon

October 5, 2017 By Kat

I hope this finds you all well in the first week of October? Depending on where you are in the world it may be Full Moon today, Thursday 5th or tomorrow Friday 6th. For me being in the Southern Hemisphere, it’s Friday at 2:40 am Perth time. I’m posting the day before so you can get your crystal kids out for a clean and charge up tonight.

Reflecting back on September I had some significant shifts. The transition of season’s, some house renovations and overloading on all things healing took its toll on me, and I got a bit sick. You are probably thinking how you can overload on healing? Trust me it’s a thing, more on this later. There’s nothing like a physical bought of illness to make you step back, slow down and reassess. All brought on with my bad habit of taking on too much at once. A few days of flu symptoms and swollen glands stopped me in my tracks.

It is amusing to look back and observe everything I was doing was from a place of love but doing it all at once had the opposite effect. What was I thinking! All my healing sessions ended up in the same week. I went from Qi Gong to health coaching to float tank to kinesiology to yoga over six days. On top of having the house turned upside down with tradespeople. I crashed. Not allowing time in between to process and assimilate was crazy now I see. It didn’t give me space to fully enjoy and embrace each session as I was in the next two days later. It was counterproductive. Lesson learned to manage my diary better and pay attention to what is already in there and turn the page. You can have too much of a good thing. Like not stopping at once slice of cake and eating the lot 😉

Here we are a month later, and on all levels, I am feeling more settled. Nothing like a bit of time in the dark and heavy to appreciate the light. Being physically sick is often nourishing as so many toxins, and staleness gets released when we are unwell.

Full Moon this cycle is in Aries (My Sun sign!), and it is spring here in Australia. I was born in spring in the northern hemisphere, and it’s my favourite season. Even though March is in autumn down under I can still connect with my Sun sign in spring six months later at this time of year when the moon is full. It may be why I have a strong Wood element, the season of spring in Traditional Chinese medicine, within my being too. Did you get your head around that one?! Nothing is linear hey 😉

I think I am trying to get at there is an equal and opposite to everything. It’s spring in one part of the world and autumn somewhere else. Even if you are reading this and you are in autumn, you can still draw in the energy of spring today under the moon energy. Spring is a chance to bring everything you were planning over winter into fruition. It’s a perfect time for big reveals and projects. If you have been working away, hibernating, quietly and privately planning your next big move now is the time to launch it. Just like a seed that pushes through the surface of the soil to sprout into life in spring, bring your projects to life now.

Especially projects that will give you personal freedom and carve your way in the world.

If you have been feeling restricted or trapped recently, have you had any thoughts on how you can break free of these shackles? Are there things in your life that are not making sense or causing confusion? Then stop trying to force a square peg into a round hole. If the door doesn’t open, break in through a window. Maybe it’s time to reassess what is working and what needs to drop.

What do you desire right now? Not in six months or a year, right in this moment. Let’s focus in on the absolute present moment. Is there something you can do today that will start the spiral of freedom in your life?

Have a ponder on this question as only you know what is best for you right now.

For some of us, we’ve had help with making the decision. At the time it could have caused distress or hurt, or there might be a great relief that we didn’t have to make the call ourselves. Cherish this and find the gold in the situation. Have you more space in your schedule to dedicate to something that will nourish you greater?

There is a lot to reflect on this month!

Crystal Cleansing

I mentioned earlier it is the perfect time to get your crystals outside for a charge up under the moon. Don’t forget to charge yourself up too. If you get a chance to be outside either Thursday or Friday night to bask in the moonlight, then please do. Putting yourself in the moonlight has the same effect as on your crystals. The moon is ideal for re-balancing and configuring. It does not matter if it is cloudy. The sun still shines, and it’s daylight on a cloudy day so the moon rays can still get through the same. It is all with the intention of receiving the moon’s energy. Just like I suggest placing your crystals on a window sill with the curtains open, the moon will still reach them, even if it’s just on an etheric level.

This weekend might be the perfect time to give you a mini-retreat. Stay home and do all the things you love to do or don’t usually set time aside to do. Think of the activities that fully recharge you. Not just the ones your yoga teacher suggests either 😉 if you don’t feel like a yang class then go to a restorative. Only you know what you need at this moment so do it! You may be called to go for a hike or a paddle down the river. Find something to do this weekend that allows you to recharge and feel energized.

I always love to hear from you all, drop me a comment below and share what you’ve been up to this full moon.

Until next time, with love,

Adventures in Europe

June 14, 2017 By Kat

I’m one week into my three-week European adventure, and I felt the pull to share what I have been up too. It’s all very well and good me always talking about ‘self-love’, but I realised I hadn’t shared my experiences of it for a while. Don’t just talk, walk!

This year has been hectic in the most magnificent and mind-blowing way. I’m in such immense gratitude for the abundance that has flowed in for 2017. When you love what you do, it does not even feel like you are working. However, it is still super important to still take regular time off. It’s easy to keep going with a full diary (and working weekends) when my work brings me a lot of joy. There is only so much one person can give before the fuel starts to run out. When my schedule is full on I, appreciate my down time even more.

Taking time off is when I can refuel and top up my Soul cup. Then I am in a better position to assist others. Just because I live a very holistic and spiritually lead life and my work is in the same realm does not make me immune to burn out. Light bodies are even more susceptible to crashing more quickly. Especially when we are constantly giving to others, holding space and transmuting the density, this can get draining quickly. When I work for myself, there is no one else to share the load. If I don’t do the job, no one else is there to do it.

I’ve written before that the amount of giving time should equal the amount of downtime. Sometimes I don’t even need to match it I can recharge quickly by just recognising I am flopping. Then I park up on the couch or my healing table to rest. It’s all in the intention. Knowing it’s time to give back to yourself and stopping plugs me into the fast charge setting.

Here I am doing just that, recharging in the UK to visit and reconnect with my roots & the sacred land. Already I feel light and spacious. When I’m busy, I can get quite forgetful with so much going on at once. This past week has wiped the fog from my mirror. My thoughts are clear, and I can remember the most insane small details about my past when catching up with friends. It’s so good to switch off the over-thinking side of my brain. Now I can see how scrabbled I get when the pressure is on, and a reassessment of scheduling is in order.

The Derbyshire countryside in June

With such a manic year so far I hadn’t had time to plan anything for this trip. Apart from a quick long weekend in Norway for an Energy Mastery Retreat with Lee Harris. I did kind of ‘just turn up & see what happens.’ This theory has worked quite well, and I’m managing to see a lot of people at short notice.

In between catching up’s, it’s been all about yoga this past week! I know my whole life in Australia is all about yoga, but this time it’s different. I have the space to be super leisurely about when or where I practice. Not just trying to squeeze in a class just because it’s the only time slot I can, then being so exhausted it turned out to be counter-productive. Sheffield yoga has taken off. I have a yoga buffet to choose from and no real time restrictions.

I was so blessed to be asked to teach my Soul Serenity Yin Yoga & Meditation Retreat at Amy’s Ashram in Dore. The Ashram has the most amazing community and vibe. I love teaching in small studios as they are so personal and intimate. It was such a treat to bring my love of yoga back to my hometown. The whole morning and the guests were sensational. Gosh, we could easily do a retreat every Sunday!

The yoga didn’t stop there. I’ve practised yoga every single day since I arrived. What a treat! (This might sound bonkers, but full-time yoga teachers will get me.) The classes I’ve taken have ranged from gentle stretches in the local sports centre (peak posture was three leg dog), beautifully nourishing hot yoga at a boutique Ashram which was divine and a crazy fast paced hot vinyasa where I thought my head would explode.

Visiting new studios is always an adventure. It’s nice to see how unique each one is with all their small touches and finishes. From the modern, cosy loft full of natural daylight at Amy’s. The vast fairy lit red walls with Chakra symbols at Hot Yoga Sheffield with many treatment rooms, cafe and corridors it was like a day spa. Quite the contrast to the windowless group fitness room at the local sports centre that is underneath the swimming pool (Smells of chlorine but has an ambience about it). Each venue has it’s own charm and vibration. You don’t even need a fancy studio with all the bells and whistles. The gentle stretch yoga was held in a community centre hall which has loads of space & windows overlooking a garden.

Trying different styles of yoga is always fascinating and humbling. The hot vinyasa here is very different to the class I practice in Perth. We were thrown straight into single leg Chaturanga Dandasana from the go get. No options for modifying or beginners. When I asked if I needed a block I was told ‘the class moves too quick to use blocks but feel free to have one.’ Wow, she wasn’t kidding, the class moved fast and at 35˚C was super challenging.

It is, what it is and I did as much as I could. I sat out a lot after the first 20 minutes of the 60-minute class as I was done (or cooked). It takes strength to sit out as the ego can push you to keep going. Probably didn’t help I’d had a few cheeky G & T’s the night before. (It’s okay to love yoga/healing & still drink gin!) The gin sweat was burning my eyes #burningboozesweat. If the heat wasn’t up, I could have faired better as just used my inner fire. (Or gin fumes!) Note to self. Gin and hot yoga are not friends.

Gin Club and Hot Yoga are not friends!

The Hot Hatha class at the same studio was a dream, and I smiled my way through the whole 75 minutes. There were options for different abilities, and the class flowed with deep long breaths. I vibed with the teacher’s energy, and she was encouraging without being pushy or in your face. We even rounded off the class with a bit of arm balancing.

Next, I tried a ‘Hot Yin.’

Okay, I will admit I was sceptical about the whole Hot Yin thing as it goes against the philosophy I learned in my teacher training. To feel the fascia reforming yin yoga is best done when the body is cold and before a yang practice. (The studio did have yin before Yang, which is great) I went along with an open mind and heart. No expectations. I attentively listened to the thorough briefing the teacher gave me when I told him I hadn’t taken a hot Yin before.

Turns out that as we are in England ‘hot yin’ was room temperature by Australian standards, so there wasn’t any sweating. It was just nicely warm as it was freezing outside (yes it’s June, but England sucks for summer warmth till August). I’d remarket it as straight up Yin Yoga.

The class was deeply meditative & a bit different from the yin I teach. It is always nice to experience various teaching styles. The teacher had a lovely, calm voice. I felt very chilled by the final savasana I fell asleep and caught myself snoring. If it weren’t for the next class coming in, I’d have been there all night. Good job I woke up or else I’d have accidentally ended up in the brain exploding hot vinyasa again.

So far so good!

Overall it has been a great first week back in the UK. It is always lovely to catch up with my family and friends. I’ve successfully remembered how to drive a manual car and not get lost yet. Next challenge will be getting myself around London for the day and a driving adventure into the Peak District for more cakes and catch up’s. (Maybe some more gin, it’s quite the big thing here Gin Clubs. I may be holistic but all in moderation.) Then there is my Norwegian Adventure!

A day spa in a listed building with Buddha.

Current stress level zero, brain function 100%, rested, relaxed, yoga every damn day and full of joy. Who can not like annual leave? I’m happy I made the call to travel for pleasure this year and set myself some proper boundaries for work-life balance.

Until next time, love,

New Moon of Air & Fire

January 26, 2017 By Kat

This weekend presents a double hit of high energy. Saturday 28^th January is not only New Moon in Aquarius it is also Chinese New Year or the New Lunar Year. 2017 is the year of the Fire Rooster. Has anyone else felt his or her fire rising up this past week in preparation?

I can’t keep saying this enough but this year is throwing out some pretty magnificent energy. Everything that is going on in the planets has such a positive vibe. There is a great deal on offer for those who step up and embrace working knowingly with the Universe.

It’s quiet interesting to observe how the animal for this year carries the element of fire, whilst the zodiac sign of this month New Moon is air. Air fuels fire. 2017 is actually a Yin year and is ruled also by the element of fire. The perfect balance between yin and yang being supportive as always.

I’ve written already this month about this year being all about solid foundations and new beginnings for the next nine-year cycle. We can connect with the force of the fire rooster to set our inner fires alight. Put in the hard work to reap the rewards. Fire Rooster possesses the qualities of efficiency and ambition. It’s a call to action year to get things moving. If you desire success all you need to do is put in the hours and you will get back what you put in.

Manifesting is beyond quick this year. It’s literally akin to having a genie’s magic lamp at hand. I’m totally gob smacked at the opportunities that are presenting in the real world that were a mere tiny dream just a few months or weeks ago for me. I’ve had so many “are you serious, is this for real?” moments where everything is just slotting together effortlessly and in alignment with my desires. To the point there may even be too much to choose from. How good is that? Open your eyes and pay attention to all the details there is so much gold around.

This weekend’s double energy whammy has great potential. I love the Aquarius essence of inventive, eccentric and basically woo woo weirdo hippy dippy dreamers. Aquarians are the wise sages that are often misunderstood. They could also be called the brilliant geniuses that have the world’s greater good in their visions. (My Moon is in Aquarius so I know them well) Combine the fiery ambition of the rooster with the whimsy no limits vibe of Aquarius to set yourself up for the big time. New Moon is the best time to set an intention for the four weeks ahead. If you’re keen you can even set your grand solar goal for the entire year too under this energy coupling.

I mentioned earlier we are in a yin year that invites us to maybe not be in the limelight as much as in a yang year. Just because it’s yin doesn’t mean we won’t be working hard. The work will be happening as we retreat to our creative sanctuary to beaver away at all the important behind the scenes stuff. Then when these are laid out and set in solid concrete we can reveal them to the world.

Sometimes we work better when away from distractions. Relish this time of solitude to get some good quality work happening. Start the project you’ve always wanted to but haven’t for whatever reason. Don’t worry about disappearing or going off the radar. All the other awesome people will be doing it too and respecting each others need to do so.

Again I can’t stress enough that you need to put in a big effort to get results. Manifesting does not work if you just wish and want and don’t take action. Sitting back waiting to be served will see you go hungry. If you do take action and full responsibility for creating a life you love then you will flourish during this abundant cycle. Do remember that abundance is not all about cold, hard cash. I’m feeling this new wave is more about life experiences and feeling rather than topping up the bank account to buy more stuff. Any cash money we receive will fuel Soul driven adventures.

Call in the energy of all that you wish to achieve.

This New Moon start making your list of what you would like to achieve. If you wish to put a date or time scale to it then go ahead. I work better to a deadline as they put wind in my sails. Just be prepared the universe will be watching and delivering. Make sure you are putting in the solid graft as if you wish things to be real by May then other parts of your life will start to shift quickly to create the space.

Have fun with your intention and manifesting this weekend. The Moon is New at 8:07am WA time. Take yourself out into nature for inspiration, high vibes, healing and nurturing.

Till soon, love

Full Moon – Fresh Starts and Psychic Awareness

January 12, 2017 By Kat

{FULL MOON} What a sensational start to this year. Are you feeling it? The first Full Moon in Cancer rises at 6:33pm WA time tonight.

I’ve loved the 2017 energy so far. It’s been a gentle and graceful transition into the new cycle bringing a slower pace to life. Yes there’s still lot’s to do keeping me busy but everything is flowing. I’m creating space as my personal theme this year. Already this intention is working! There seems to be more hours in the day with room to spare. Projects and task are getting completed easily. Some things are not getting finished. When this happens I’m not stressed about it. I simply accept that there is always tomorrow or it’s not quite the right time.

Have you set you word, theme or intention for the year ahead? I’d love to chat about this with you. Start the convo in the comments at the end of the post!

Tonight’s Full Moon has cracked open our psychic senses bigger and stronger than ever before. Pay attention to any messages, gut feelings, visions or knowing then take action from them. We are all being pushed to start living more intuitively, everyone is more than capable and gifted so no excuses. No more ignoring this woo woo stuff. The quicker you get on board the less time you’ll spend missing out! You will know what I mean once you get your psychic on.

Following your inner-tutor’s guidance will pull you onto track as to where you need to be heading. Most of all life will be fun, abundant, intriguing and joyful. We are clear as glass at present, no heaviness or fog to deal with. There is a new reshaped lightness to our beings. Take advantage of this and tune into your emotions and feelings. Let’s not let the messy crazy cakes side get the better of us this year. When it shows up, stop it in its tracks and say “not today thank you.” Swing back into the light and not get pulled under for too long.

Life purpose is singing out louder, brighter and in our faces. Now is the best time to get on track with life purpose projects. You know what is not working for you or needs changing. Hopefully you made steps to let go of these in late 2016. The theme for 2017 is new beginnings and stepping into our power. I just saw an image of a person shrugging off a really heavy coat that has been keeping them down and heavy. Now they can move freely, stretch their arms wide open to receive the amazing abundance that is already available to all of us. We just need to embrace it and be open to receive.

Have you had some really big ideas over the past two weeks? Make sure you are noting everything down and even taking them into planning stages already. Inspiration and creativity are on fire. There is a whole new nine-year cycle ahead, a vast amount of time and space to fill up with doing something freaking amazing. I’m picking up that the excuses have run their course. No one is listening to them anymore anyway, even you. Let’s just give it all a go and see what happens. Take risks and chances by putting yourself out there. Nothing is ever lost or a waste. You will always learn something along the way.

Number one here is to make sure you are using your talents to maximize you chances for success. If you are good at something, do it! Do not let you skills go to waste or unnoticed as to get notice you should be using them. This is the essence of life purpose and being on your Soul path. When you live life this way you will feel nourished and full beyond belief.

Once you recognize what you love doing and start to use you gifts opportunities will start showing up so you can use them. Especially totally random ones which personally are my favourite. Lay out all your options, as there will be many, and see which one gets you revved up and excited.

Remember small keys can open big doors. Sometimes volunteering your time or skills for a free event or project can get you noticed on a much wider scale. Assess all offerings that come up and see a bigger picture. Networking adds to your web of contacts. Someone might just know someone else who needs someone just like you.

Crystal Cleanse

Don’t forget to put your crystals out for cleansing and charging, their first of the year too. Even if you can’t get them in direct moonlight just set them near a window or under the porch with the intention that the moon magic will reach them.

Enjoy Full Moon tonight! I’ll be certainly putting my skills to use leading a local Mindful Yin class. Excited that this regular class has fallen on Moon night so we can meditate moon-style 😉

Till soon, love

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