Spring calls us upward- a season of growth, renewal, and fresh beginnings.

Welcome to Spring - the season of growth

Spring is the season we are asked to move upward now as we leave behind the yin phase of the year and into the rising yang energy of spring. In Spring we feel rested and re-energised after taking the time to rest in winter. This season asks us to start the projects we were dreaming about in the colder months, attend that yoga class, Marie Kondo your closet and spring clean you diet. Spring is all about sprouting, starting, growing, moving. The emotion of spring is anger and we can find ourselves impatient and frustrated if others stand in our way when we want to get things done now. Cleansing is important now as we may have had a heavier diet in winter and favoured a few too many sweet treats. The liver and gallbladder benefit from us increasing the amount of leafy spring greens we are consuming now and the sour flavour will help the liver breakdown fats. Pickles, a good squeeze of lemon or lime juice make are a welcome addition to meals now.

In Ayurveda, early spring see us still in the Kapha phase of the year bringing deeper awareness to the elements of earth and water elements. However as soon as the days start to warm up we move into the Pitta phase of the year and you will see Vata and Kapha types jumping for joy. Foods must still be cooked lightly for these cold bugs so as to not aggravate their delicate digestive systems. As the days get longer and the sun gets stronger we may see Pitta types needing to manage the heat in their bodies.

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Time to spring into action now as the energy starts to rise.

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This season in Gather we are going to focus on some spring themes that I feel relate strongly to menopause and aging.

  • Growing – allowing ourselves permission to start the things we have always dreamed of doing

  • Vision– whatever we can see we can become, spring is about getting clear on where we are going

  • Joint pain – in Chinese medicine the liver rules the joints and sinews so you may find you experience an increase in joint pain and arthritis if you are not taking care of your liver.

  • Heat rising – as the yang energy rising we may find ourselves feeling angry, impatient and self critical. Tight jaw and shoulders, headaches and insomnia can show up in spring.

  • Foods for Spring – this season in our masterclasses will look at how to cleanse the body through spring we kick of the season with a broth cleanse and detox to ready our bodies for the yang seasons.

  • Anger & Perfectionism - the emotions of spring, we will explore how if we are unable to feel anger how it manifests in other ways.

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"Spring asks that I grow

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Warming Foods For Spring

Savour seasonal, grounding meals that nourish and balance your body during the cooler months.

The Resource Nest

A curated collection of books, podcasts, expert recommendations, and guides to support your journey.

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Call & Masterclass Recordings

Revisit past gatherings and expert sessions at your own pace, deepening your autumn journey.

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Grounding Yoga & Meditation

Slow, steady practices to help you feel centred, supported, and in tune with the rhythm of autumn.

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As winter sinks us into the deep yin months of the year it is time for us find a way to come into our cave. This is the season where we get to restore and replenish our energy, we finally have space and time to review the year to date and reflect on what is working and what isn’t. Are we giving our energy to things we love or draining it by focusing on what we fear? We are invited to step into the darkness and wait for the light to come to us now, no more pushing, no more chasing you have permission to pause and wait for the yang to find you again. Are you courageous enough to meet yourself without distraction?

Continue Your Journey Through the Seasons:

Spring: A time of renewal, awakening, and fresh beginnings.
Summer: Energy, expansion, and vibrant living.