The end of August is a calling for so many different celebrations across the globe, perhaps its the culmination of the first new moon after mercury has stopped going backwards and causing havoc with communications and electrical goods or perhaps its a special time of year when there is a lot of synchronicity across the globe. Lets see...we have the Muslim community celebrating Hari Raya which marks the end Ramadan,  the Hindu community are celebrating Ganesh Chaturthi which lasts for 10 days and is believed to be Ganesha's birthday who is widely worshiped as the god of wisdom, prosperity and good fortune, the Mayan calendar has began another cycle of 13 days this time with a Yellow Magnetic star wavespell which has a emphasis on beauty, attracting art and elegance plus so many astrological sites are saying this new moon in Virgo is powerful and the perfect time to tick off your to do list, get organised and really be clear with your intentions because the time is NOW so what are you celebrating? Being a life long sun worshiper, for the last few years i have been blessed with following the summer season, living in flip flops, finding a palm tree to protect myself from the heat of the mid day and loving the coolness of the ocean as i dive in and swim as far as i can with one breath to cool off after a sweaty Yoga practice. The European sun is beginning to wain and a touch of autumn is in the air, up until 2 days ago we had no idea where the the next destination would be, this type of choice may seem like a dream to some who have not experienced this type of nomadic lifestyle but when your living it, it comes with both positives and negatives but for now i know i am here for a reason and i will write more about where this mysterious destination is next time. Reflecting back on August it was a great month for sharing the joy of movement with a very shakti'fied group of ladies in Essex, shaking, strutting, grooving and moving for 3 hours! In Brighton we embraced a slow Yoga flow during a Restorative workshop at Aloka, we had pillows, blocks and blankets galore! Taking time to marinate in each pose, exhaling deeply through the mouth and accepting what is can be so healing and a perfect way to begin a Sunday. September is being welcomed in with a Shakti Sadhana / Goddess Groove Flow with deep hip opening and a heart expanding, we will be lifting the veils of distraction and taking ownership of the inner callings of Shakti. In honor of Ganesh May the blessings of Sri Ganesha be upon you all! May He remove all the obstacles that stand in your spiritual path! May He bestow on you all material prosperity as well as liberation! Jai Ganesh!