Late Summer in Australia starts in February and represents the waning of the intense Summer Heat. Leading into Autumn, it's a good time to start building the Spleen and Stomach Qi with nourishing soups, stews and slow cooked meals. Carrot, Sweet Potato & Lentil Stew with Turmeric Ingredients 1 Tbsp olive oil 1 medium onion, […]

What is Late Summer? In TCM the “five seasons” include not only Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter, but also a transitional season often called Late Summer (sometimes “Long Summer” or cháng xià 長夏). For Australians, Late Summer corresponds approximately to February and March (or in the Southern Hemisphere between late January and early March) when the […]

I wanted to recap after this Sunday just gone our Yoga and Acupuncture Mini Retreat. In the tranquil surroundings of Mona Vale Surf Life Saving Club, we came together for a restorative Yin yoga and Acupuncture thoughtfully designed to nourish both body and spirit through the lens of winter’s Water element. In TCM, the Kidney and […]

Here’s a nourishing and simple recipe for a Korean style Ginseng Chicken Soup (Samgyetang)—a traditional dish enjoyed especially during the hot "San Fu" days in Korea to restore energy, boost immunity, and balance the body from the inside out. Using food like this is part of Yang Sheng - Nourishing traditions for diet and lifestyle […]

Yoga and Acupuncture on the Northern Beaches: The best of both worlds for reviving your energy levels this WINTER! Synchronise your body, breath and mind with our Seasonal Yoga and Acupuncture on the Northern Beaches, a unique two-hour wellness experience designed to attune to Winter's rhythms. 🌿 Winter Wellness Mini-retreat Highlights 1-Hour Yin Yoga with […]

Nurturing the Water Element: Stretches for the Kidney and Bladder Channels This Winter Winter is the season of the Water element in Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), associated with the Kidneys and Bladder. During this Yin season, our energy naturally moves inward, calling for restorative and nourishing practices that strengthen our core reserves. Supporting the Kidney […]