Spring Equinox

The Spring Equinox is one of the four most powerful days of the year. It is the half way point between the solstices. This is a turning point to shake off the winter cobwebs and reawaken to the sun energy as we head towards Summer.

Equinox literally means “equal night” in Latin and we use it to mark the change of seasons. This transition from shorter to longer days and more direct sunlight is an opportunity to synchronize your energy with the prana (life force) that is being released as we head towards summer.

For centuries, Spring has been observed as a time of creating rituals, rebirthing, or detoxification. It is a time of clearing out and resetting your energy for the lighter months ahead. As spring arrives we awaken from our winter hibernation to plant the seeds of intentions for the months to come.  Spring equinox is a powerful time to cleanse ourselves and spring forward into action with our intentions and new habits.

In nature, Spring is a time of change, which makes it an easier time to clear out old habits to help us to prepare for our new intentions moving forward. It is a great time for goal setting, manifestation and taking a quantum leap forwards in consciousness.

Leverage the magic of the Equinox and celebrate this shift of season by letting go of something that no longer serves you and beginning something new that nourishes you.

Written by Erin O'Hara

Autumn Equinox - Finding Balance Within

The Equinox is a highly anticipated day on the Kundalini calendar, and one of the most powerful days in the whole year to delve deeply into our yoga or mediation practice. Here we bring you the low-down on why we should be turning to the mat and tuning in on the Equinox.

Let’s begin our conversation with the Autumn Equinox which is now upon us, falling on Sunday the 20th of March.  Equinox marks the time of year where the amount of darkness and light is equal, or the length of day and night is the same. As the seasonal wheel turns and nature goes through her changes, we are given the potential for greater inner growth and awareness if we can mirror her as she travels through the seasons.

Autumn Equinox is like a still point where everything comes into balance, before Mother Earth begins to take her first steps towards winter and the days become shorter. During this time of equanimity we have moments where we get to experience the balance in the scales of polarity.

Equinox offers a moment where we can pause, and look within to balance the lightness of our consciousness with the darkness of the shadow. On the path towards the light of higher consciousness we must also have the courage to face the darker aspects of the self. This means offering acknowledgement or acceptance to what is right now and what has been. In this process of surrender, we can allow ourselves to let go of anything that no longer represents us like negative mental and emotional patterns, habits or even things in our life which no longer serve us.

In a world where everything is in a state of flux it is incredibly beneficial to have this day where we can embrace the natural harmony. If we can join others in class or even take to the mat on our own, we can bring this sense on equanimity into our own lives. Through meditation we balance both the hemispheres of the brain to align the positive and negative aspects of the mind. Everything comes to a standstill upon arriving at this place of perfect balance - this “nothingness” is called Shuniya. When we have Shuniya everything is in complete harmony and we can attain a true state of bliss.

We invite you to come together in shared consciousness to bring balance to the light and dark aspects within ourselves, acknowledging the equanimous nature of the universe during equinox.  When we find this point within, we can enter the winter months with trust and confidence, in full alignment with the universal flow. 

Written by Kellie Cheung

Moving Through the Seasons

It has been a summer to remember with warm tropical temperatures.  We may want to hold onto the light and warmth that we've enjoyed, or perhaps we're looking forward to the cooler months ahead. No matter our preference the wheel is about to turn and we must roll with it.  This time of changing seasons presents an opportunity to re-evaluate your lifestyle and boost your immunity before the cooler months settle in.  Here are five tips to help you transition seamlessly and supercharge your health...

Cleanse your body 

Moving into Autumn is the perfect time to reconsider your diet, to cleanse and re-balance the body before the winter bugs get the chance to sneak in. Embrace the offering of the delicious variety of fresh fruit and vegetables available. Enjoy fresh pumpkins, parsnips, sweet potatoes, apples, pears, figs, and berries. Maybe challenge yourself for a week and remove all processed foods and sugary treats from your diet. Focus all your meals and snacks around fresh fruits, vegetable, nuts, seeds, and wholegrains to cleanse your palette. A clean diet will help your digestive function improve and boost your overall health. In natural medicine, we regularly look at disease starting with poor detoxification from the digestive system.

Boost Your Immunity

With the changing season, now is the time to boost your immune system to prepare your body before winter. Some of my favourite natural immunity boosters are: eating plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables, drink at least 8 cups of mineral water daily, Vitamins like B, C, and D, zinc and CMD (Concentrated Mineral Drops); or medicinal super boosting herbs like Echinacea, Withania, Astragalus, Andrographis, Garlic, Olive leaf, Shiitake mushroom, and Ginger. Our Pure Cure Clinic can make up herbal formulations specific to your needs.

Move your Body

During the warmer summer months we love to spend more time outside. Naturally we are more likely to move our bodies and enjoy walking and swimming at the beach. As the temperature begin to drop in the months to come, don’t let it stop you from moving your body and enjoying the fresh Autumn breeze. While the summer motivation is high, create a regular routine to move your body on a daily basis. Find an enjoyable way to gently move your body to keep yourself fit and healthy. Great options could be walking, yoga, swimming, going to the gym, cycling, or find a dance class to get your groove on!

Embrace a Daily Meditation practice

We quiet often put a lot of emphasis on keeping the physical body balanced but it is just as important to take the time to de-clutter the mind.  If you have never done a meditation practice you can start simply with a home meditation practice of 5 – 11 minutes of a breathing meditation (pranayama) or mantra meditation (chanting).  It is best to do the same meditation everyday and start with a commitment of 40 days.  Ideally practice little and often to unload the mind and clear the subconscious.  Book in for a one-on-one and we will customise the right meditation for you.

Take time to reflect

We move from the summer towards the Autumn Equinox on the 20th March, which is a great time to empower yourself and use the energy of this sacred day, where there is an equal amount of daylight and darkness. This powerful day offers us the opportunity to balance the light of our consciousness with the darkness of our shadow.  At this time of transition we can let go of anything that no longer represents us and make energetic space for new doors of opportunity to open.  Take this time to reflect on your life, make positive changes in your lifestyle, and realign to your goals.