To continue … waxing lyrical on the theme of WALKING … let’s get anatomical. Did you know that relaxed walking is great for PSOAS RELEASE & TONIFICATION. The psoas runs from the top of the long leg bones to the upper lumbar spine – close to the kidneys and adrenal glands. It connects our motor […]

The colder weather has really made itself felt this last month or so – provoking that “hunker down and hibernate” response. And we all know from experience that it is probably going to get colder before it gets particularly warmer. Now, counter-intuitive as it may seem, outdoors is where it’s at for Winter exercise. Fresh […]

The new financial year has begun and I have found a new clinic space. Yes, I am on the move … up the road to Bondi Junction! Starting on Monday July 10, I will be practicing at Level 1, 70 Bronte Rd at Loft & Earth, a holistic health and lifestyle centre (previously known as […]

MOXA: “when fire meets water, a transformation into influences takes place” (Nan Ching) Why is it that Moxa (the smelly, smoky, cigar-like stick of compressed mugwort) generates such a long-lasting sensation of warmth and nourishment in the receiver? Traditionally, the mugwort is dried and aged – for some years – in natural sunlight. It is […]

A lot of Fire yoga involves quite hard, sweaty work aimed at strengthening the big muscles along which run the Small Intestine and Triple Heater meridians. Not this MAKKO HO zen stretch for the Heart Protector and Triple Heater, Fire meridians #3 & #4 The emphasis in the Makko Ho is not so much on […]

A BITTER SUMMER IS A BEAUTIFUL SUMMER and other seasonal food tips On the food front, bitter is better for Summer and the Fire Element. This is when you get to consume your chocolate dark and ideally sugar free. SALADS AND SUCH More significantly, given our tendency toward lighter foods during the hot months, bitter […]

The energy of Summer rises from the melting pot of the Heart, Small Intestine, Heart Protector & Triple Heater meridians. It is the season of the open and compassionate Heart when we are encouraged to feel empowered within ourselves (SI) and to exercise our lines of communication – building awareness of and connecting with one’s […]

In private practice, I spend 75 – 90 minutes on a client. Yet, in the corporate environment, my treatments are set at 25 minutes. So, how does this work? Why 25 minutes? Is it really a Shiatsu? My 25 minute Shiatsu treatments are structured around defined areas of the body: upper back; head, neck & […]

The REVOLVED (or rotated) TRIANGLE POSE – which works both Gall Bladder and Liver meridians – would have to be one of the most effective items in the SPRING YOGA toolbox. The full pose offers an exceptional set of combinations: (1) outside leg & hip opening with stabilizing effort up the inside leg; (2) lateral […]

Spring eating is pretty simple really – go for green, go for sour, watch the oils. The first thing that comes to mind is fresh leafy stuff. You do, however, need more than just leaves in your lunchbox. Sprouts of the more serious mung bean, chickpea and lentil variety are an excellent start. And / […]