We're deep in Taurus season, a time to slow down, get grounded, and feel into what truly matters. Taurus as an earth sign, invites us to be present in the body, to trust the senses, and to plant seeds for what we want to grow. But even Earth needs fire. Let this season be an invitation to tend your inner flame — to notice what ignites you, what keeps the ember alive through the slow and steady work of becoming.

And right at the edge of this season, something is building.

May 1st marks Beltane — one of the great Celtic fire festivals, celebrated at the midpoint between the Spring Equinox and Summer Solstice. Beltane translates to "bright fire," and it's exactly that: a threshold moment of rising energy, transformation, and the growing power of the sun. Historically, bonfires were lit, intentions were set, and communities gathered to honor the shift from spring into summer's full vitality.

The fire isn't just outside. It's in you.

In yogic and Ayurvedic traditions, this same energy is called Agni, the sacred force of transformation. Agni lives as flame, lightning, and sun. It governs how we digest not only food, but emotions, experiences, and the stories we've been carrying. When Agni is strong, we metabolize what no longer serves us and move forward with clarity and passion.

This is the perfect moment to tend your inner fire 🎇

On Saturday, May 2nd, I'm hosting a Fire Elemental Sound Bath at The Castro Room in San Francisco — a ceremony-meets-sound-journey designed for exactly this season that is also part of my greater element sound bath series..

We'll begin with intention setting, gentle movement, and breathwork to awaken and focus your energy. Then we'll drop into a deep, immersive sound bath featuring a fire-curated backing track by @darko.sf, with live crystal bowls, chimes, gongs, and elemental instruments woven in.

It's playful, profound, and deeply restorative.

Keep an eye out for the launch of my Mexico retreat at the 3 Michelin Key resort, Xinalani, Dec 5-12, 2026! There will be yoga, sound bath, all things ocean and jungle. Options to keep it chill pool/ocean side, or adventure and swim with wild dolphins, surf, and so much more! Keep an eye out for the release and keep and contact me if you want first dibs!

And when the world feels heavy, don’t forget to breathe. A deep breath in, a long sigh out. Let the body remember what the mind sometimes forgets: that you are here, you are held, and this moment is enough.

I often close my classes with the same truth, because it bears repeating — keep taking care of yourself so we can take care of each other. It is not selfish to fill your own cup. It is, in fact, the most loving thing you can do.

So this Taurus season, come back to the earth beneath you. Let it hold the weight for a while. Stay rooted, stay present, to keep tending that inner flame. Even in the uncertainty, even in the heaviness, the ember is still there. Trust it. Feed it. Let it guide you back to what truly matters.

With so much love and many hugs — I hope to see you soon. 🤍