"The first step towards getting somewhere is to decide that you are not going to stay where you are." 
J.P. Morgan

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January has arrived!! I don’t know about you, but after the busy Christmas time, I always feel like I need a massive reset.

That’s why I love keeping the first ten days of January completely free. It’s a sacred time for me. My lovely husband Alex celebrates his birthday on January 4th, and straight after, we love doing a 3-day water fast. It’s our way of doing a deep cleanse from the inside out.

While I’m deep cleaning the corners of our home, I’m also taking time to reflect on what’s been working and what it’s time to shift. Not the external stuff, but everything within me.

And this year, that repair feels more important than ever.

We are standing in a powerful energetic portal. 2025 marked the end of a huge 81-year cycle that saw so much change in our world. Now, 2026 is giving us a true fresh start—an opportunity to rewrite our story on our own terms, from a place of truth, kindness, and radical honesty with ourselves.

The 9-Year Reality Check

I was sitting in our first class of the year and I asked a question that made the whole room go quiet:

"How old will you be in nine years?"

Take a second. Do the math. It’s a bit of a reality check, isn’t it?

I invite you to visualise that version of yourself. See her/him clearly. Now, look at the baggage you are holding today—the misunderstood stories, the body feeling a bit stagnant, the emotional loops, the grudges that keep us heavy, all the "shoulds," and even that generational "stuff" we all carry.

Do you really want to carry that weight for another nine years?

The year has started, but the true energetic shift—the Year of the Fire Horse—doesn't officially kick off until February 17th. This Horse energy is fast and bright. If we enter that cycle carrying the "lead" of our past, we’ll just burn out. But if we use this time to turn that lead into gold, we step into the cycle as the pioneers of our own lives.

Igniting Your Inner Fire (Agni)

Our intention for January is to Spark our Agni. In Ayurveda, Agni literally means digestive fire, but it’s so much more than just digestion.

Agni is your capacity to transform. It’s how you "digest" life itself. It decides what we take in, what we keep, and what we finally release. When our Agni is balanced, we feel alive, clear, and purposeful. When it’s low, we feel heavy, foggy, or just "blah."

January is the perfect time to rekindle this fire—slowly, consciously, and lovingly.

Simple ways to Spark your Agni:

• Eat with the Sun: Try to have your main meal in the afternoon when the sun is highest, and keep your evening meal light.
• The "Two Hands" Rule: Eat the amount of wholesome food you can fit in your two cupped hands. Leave a little space in your stomach so your "fire" has room to breathe.
• Warmth is Key: Choose warm, cooked foods over cold or raw things right now to take the pressure off your system.
• My Agni Chutney: This is a game-changer! Mix 10cm of grated ginger, juice of half a lemon (or lime), 1 tsp honey, and a pinch of rock salt and black pepper. Take a tiny bit 15 minutes before you eat to awaken your digestive fire.
• My Magic Twist: This is my "hidden gem." One simple, gentle movement that brings so much richness to the body. I use it whenever my digestive fire feels either too low (sluggish) or too hot (acidic). It’s like a reset button to find your balance again. I’ve recorded a short video showing you exactly how to do it—click here to get the video sent to your inbox and let’s recalibrate your Agni together.

Agni on the Mat

Our practice this month is intentionally physical. We’re moving that internal heat so we don’t become stagnant. We are strengthening the thighs—our powerhouses—to stabilise our chemistry. When our body feels stable, our emotions follow.

We’re practicing the magical Agni Namaskara to balance our internal fires, and playing with Fire Breath (Kapalabhati) to clear out the toxins and refresh every single cell. Every session ends with a nurturing relaxation, where we let the fire settle so it can illuminate our path rather than consume us.

"Your task is not to seek for love, but merely to seek and find all the barriers within yourself that you have built against it."
Rumi

Let’s Walk Together

Whether you are starting, resuming, or continuing your practice this 2026, I want you to know that you are seen, you are heard, and you are so loved in this community.

• Weekly Classes: Our Dru Yoga Classes are back on January 12th! We have a brand new Tuesday 10am class in Essendon. There are 6 classes to choose from—4 in our lovely studio and 2 online (English and Spanish).
• Metamorphosis Experience (Jan 31st): A beautiful, soulful day to emerge from transition with clarity. 
• Consciousness Mentoring (EMF): Our next group kicks off on February 17th—the very day the Fire Horse arrives. This is a 6-month journey to discover deeper meaning and total fulfillment.
• Autumn Retreat: We are officially sold out, but you can always join the waitlist!

February brings the Year of the Fire Horse—energy of vision, creation, and bold forward motion. Let’s use January to get ready so that when the gates open, we aren't being dragged forward—we are riding the horse of our lives with grace.

Here is to an exciting ride in 2026!

Namaste