Going Deep in October: Libra New Moon and Taurus Full Moon By Gil Dwyer A tense Mars-Pluto opposition on the 3rd of October forms a T-square as Mercury squares them both. With the creative flair and need for recognition inherent in the journey of Mars through Leo and with Pluto in Aquarius representing how we [...]
Pranayama as a Rescue Remedy: How Breathwork Can Support Nervous System Regulation by Avril Bastiansz Pranayama is the fourth limb of yoga: an extensive system of teachings concerned with the regulation and refinement of prana, or vital energy, through the breath. The breath is understood to be the bridge between body and mind. Its traditional [...]
When Talk Therapy Reaches Its Limits: How Body-Centred Therapy Supports Deeper Healing by Anna Papadakis Body-centred therapy, somatic healing and nervous system support in Melbourne “The body keeps the score: If the memory of trauma is encoded in our senses, in muscle tension, and in anxiety, then the body must also be involved in the [...]
August Eclipse Season – Leo Full Moon and Pisces New Moon August 2026 Astrology Forecast By Gil Dwyer August 2026 continues the powerful astrological themes that emerged in July, bringing eclipse season, significant planetary alignments, and opportunities for reflection, growth and transformation. This month's astrology is shaped by the Leo Solar Eclipse, the Pisces Lunar [...]
Meditation & Memory Can a simple daily practice support the brain? We are living in a time of high cognitive demand. Constant information. Fast pace. Global uncertainty.Many of us are holding more than ever before—mentally, emotionally, and physiologically. From a nervous system perspective, this builds what we call allostatic load—the cumulative burden of stress on [...]
Fire Horse 2026: A Year of 12-Minute Kirtan Kriya The 17th of February, 2026 marked the beginning of the Year of the Fire Horse in the lunar calendar — a year traditionally associated with vitality, courage, momentum and bold forward movement. Fire Horse energy can be dynamic and expansive. It carries heat, drive and passion. [...]
Can 12 Minutes of Kirtan Kriya Support Brain Health and Reverse Cognitive Decline? Science, Practice, and Lived Experience By Kundalini Yoga Teacher, Karen Hewitt As a Kundalini yoga teacher, I am deeply curious about the science behind the practices we teach. I love the places where ancient wisdom and modern research meet, because they [...]
Exploring Pathways to Trauma Recovery: The MANTRA Study An introduction to the MANTRA study on trauma-sensitive yoga and CPT therapy Experiences of sexual violence in adulthood are more common than many people realise, and their impacts can be long-lasting. For some, the effects may include changes in mood, sleep, concentration, emotional regulation, or a sense [...]
Outgrowing Old Belief Systems: Gemini Full Moon and Sagittarius New Moon December Astrology Blog by Gil Dwyer Venus moves into Sagittarius on the first day of the month, where affection is expressed freely, enthusiastically, generously and idealistically. Saturn and Mercury have both recently turned direct bringing a renewal of focus and enabling a reprogramming of [...]
The Bridge Between Heart and Expression Healing Through the Heart and Throat Chakras by Billie Atherstone Exploring the Fourth & Fifth Chakras — Anāhata & Viśuddha The chakras offer a profound roadmap for understanding the human experience — a map of energy, consciousness, and embodiment that guides us toward balance and wholeness. We can consciously [...]