Expect emotions to be all over the place this week as we head into a Full Moon Eclipse. An eclipse is when the Universe changes gear and ultimately gives us a nudge towards our life's purpose. If you're already on the right path, then keep grounded and embrace this time with positivity, if you're feeling stuck, then take a good look at what's holding you back, cut ties or tie up loose ends and make a move to set yourself free by moving forward with courage and positive intention, where the intention goes, energy flows!!

As we start a new month and a new season, there are plenty of energies around as it's an eclipse month. Autumn, the Metal element is associated with our Lungs and Large Intestines which are our letting go organs. So it's more important than ever now to improve breathing by strengthening our breathing muscles the diaphragm and intercostal muscles so we have the ability to let go more of both physical and emotional toxins from our body which provides emotional benefits of inspiration and courage that we all deserve to live life through.

Complete Spine Enlivening & Joint Mobilisation routine. The Planet of Action, Mars, ends it's retrograde today, so it's time to make those plans work for you. We have a full Joint mobilisation and spine enlivening class with a little bit of fun mixed in to make you smile as we loosen up and bring our mind, body and soul into harmony.

The Sun moves into Pisces this week, so life should start to feel a lot more gentle and calming. Working on Strong nurturing qualities to improve digestive and stomach problems, releasing worry, poor concentration, forgetfulness, addiction obsession, jealousy, self pity, stubbornness, low self esteem. To bring about and nurture our balanced Earth Element qualities of fairness, openness, self-esteem, peace and harmony being grounded and connected with our higher self.

Valentine's Day is traditionally a time to celebrate love, most people believe between couples, however it is a time to be reminded of and celebrate the love in our hearts, to include family and friends, cherish those we care about and by taking this into our hearts, we bring back into ourselves an elevated heart vibration which nourishes and enriches all parts of ourselves. In Qi Gong and Chinese Medicine, love is connected at the Heart centre and reflects the relationship between Yin and Yang and fire and water. When our heart is in balance and elevated, there are no limits to how far your love can extend and how much you receive back.

The month starts off with a great vibe as Venus meets the planet of soulmates , Neptune. Spend time with people who make you smile and bring an attitude of gratitude to your everyday practice. This beautiful heart inspired class truly embodies what Qi Gong has to offer as we workshop 'Dragonfly kisses the pond' a flow, where our body, mind and spirit truely come into alignment with movement and breath working as one.

2025 is the Year of the Wood snake. It is a dynamic year to learn from the past, moving forward with wisdom, awareness, transformation and compassion. The Snake represents wisdom, knowledge, intelligence, intuition and creativity. Snakes are also associated with good luck, prosperity, fertility and longevity. The wood element represents growth, renewal and expansion. Overall this year is considered to be a dynamic and transformative period, full of possibilities for growth, renewal and positive change.

We're in a waning cycle of the moon now, a time for calm and relaxation with breathwork, yin exercises and moving meditation.

The astrological sign of Cancer is an emotional Water sign and this week it is in conjunction with our first full moon of the year and full moons are always about emotions and feelings. If you're starting the year wanting to move on from the past, then this is a great time under this lunation to release, let go, stay calm and try to move through the week in a smooth flow.