Winter Wisdom

During winter the earth’s energy is withdrawn back into herself. It is a time of rest, storing and preparation. Rest from the bounty of the Autumnal harvest and preparation for the vitality of the coming Spring. This is a time of being grounded, internalised and still. The weather is cold and dry – qualities that aggravate both the kapha (earth & water elements = phlegm...

Yoga Parable

A wise woman traveling in the mountains found a precious stone in a stream. The next day she met another traveler who was hungry and the wise woman opened her bag to share her food. The hungry traveler saw the precious stone and asked the woman to give it to him. She did so without hesitation. The traveler left, rejoicing in his good fortune. He...

Invoking Colour and the Qualities of Light

As with other forms of vibrational healing, colour therapy treats energy imbalances that may cause dis-ease in the body. Colour treatment can be self administered, given in the form of light. To invoke colour awaerness, it is best to limit the application to a specific chakra and not to “overdose” on it… RED: The Base Chakra (Muladhara) The first chakra is activated by a clear,...

The Year of the Dragon

Expect this year to be an energetic one, filled with optimism, power and entrepreneurship… The Symbol of the Dragon In Chinese Astrology, the symbol of the dragon is a powerful and revered one – the dragon is the only mythical animal in the zodiac and is associated with luck and good fortune, intense strength and power. It is regarded as a divine beast and not, as...