The Gregorian New Year is filled with buzz, but let’s be real: what’s up with the timing of it? As a somatic practitioner that values the wisdom of body and land, there is not much that either body or land indicate as being worthwhile of so much fanfare on midnight of January 1st.
Arbitrary as the date may be within the scope of our natural bodies + lands, it’s valuable to recognize that westernized culture that carries a swell of energy and focus in this moment… and take it with that proverbial grain of salt. How many times will you hear about intentions or resolutions? Many, I’m sure. And how many of those will manifest in reality? A small fraction.
In Chinese medicine, this deep winter time of the Gregorian New Year in the northern hemisphere is like the depths of the ocean: filled with unknown life and wisdom. This is a time to dive deep into restful curiosity. Reflect inward through journaling or a form of meditative art practice. Ask all the questions. Take warm baths. Gather softly with your community. Observe what comes in quietude + embody the wisdom of non-doing.
In the southern hemisphere, this time of year is peak summer. It’s the ideal time for joy that is cultivated through external connection. Prance, dance, express… enjoy the act of basking.
I’m not here to yuck your yum. If [Gregorian] New Year Resolutions work for you, I’d love to know the what and why behind it. Tell your your perspective!
But the fact is, when you align honestly with the energetic seasons of nature, now is not the time in which you’ll be most supported to make or manifest resolutions. When it comes to manifesting wisely, why not do it when the time is ripe? Why not make it easier for yourself?
Lunar New Year is February 17, 2026.
The Energetic New Year is March 20, 2026.
If you want to be pragmatic, efficient, and in good relationship with your natural environment, these are the moments to be manifesting. If you want to werk smarter instead of harder, consider the following -
In the northern hemisphere, February 17 - March 20 is end of winter.
Yang energy will start emerging, stimulating your deep-seeded impulse of growth and direction.
This is when you make resolutions.
In the southern hemisphere, February 17- March 20 is late summer.
Fruits ripen and abundant harvests nourish + ground you.
This is when you manifest resolutions.
Resolutions are a process, not a moment. And while January 1 may not be the moment to make or manifest them, the time will come.
For now, Happy 2026.
May you rest deeply + connect joyfully right now, wherever you are.
Let’s gather soon knowing that the rhythms of the moon, sun, earth… the rhythms of our bodies hold a wisdom worth listening to.
With care,
Kevin
Jan 14-Mar 4
Weekly Series (Hybrid: Vancouver + Online)
Redesign your health through movement by learning TCM’s (Traditional Chinese Medicine) frameworks for the 5 elements, generating + controlling cycles, differentiating bodily tissues, and working with pathogenic factors in your qigong practice.
Land in a cohort of practitioners that share your values of authenticity, vulnerability, honesty, healing.
Embody all of this in the movements of the Shi Ba Shi qigong sequence.
Resolve trauma by layering these practices with the principles of somatic therapy. Understand the dynamics of what is held, how it’s held by the body + techniques to release… all woven into fabric of qigong.
🗓️ Jan 14 – Mar 4, Wednesdays 5:30-6:30pm
📍 In-person at Glow Creation Studio*, or
🖥️ Virtual attendance
🎖️ Certified for 10-hrs of continuing education under Yoga Alliance
Tuition: $168
*In-peson spots are limited and filling up.
Register for Alchemical Qigong Now
Feb 9-Mar 20
Manifest the Energetic New Year (without Bypassing)
40-day Virtual Somatic Yoga Course
Manifest with the timing of the lunar new year and equinox energy. Learn about the importance of karma (law of cause and effect) and samskara (mental + energetic imprints) which create context to understand the best conditions for you. Practice with your chakras (energetic centres) in a realistic way that is connected with your own + the collective context.
Create good relationships between emotion, energy, ether, and matter to support big dreams in your physical being.
This course includes:
An opening circle live on zoom* Feb 10 at 7-8:15am
Daily 20-minute practice (pre-recorded)
A weekly live zoom practice* (Tuesdays Feb 17-Mar 17 at 7-8:15am)
A closing circle live on zoom* Mar 20 at 7-8:15am
Practice buddy/small group connection for support + accountability
*All zooms will be recorded for playback later.
You will have access to all videos for 1 year minimum
It is highly encouraged that you attend all zoom practice session live, to create maximum benefit for you and the group. You are not expected to have “perfect” attendance (life happens), but there is a strong intention to be present for live zoom sessions.
🗓️ Feb 9 – Mar 20 (preparing for the Lunar New Year and the Energetic New Year
📍 Virtual on Somawell
🎖️ Certified for 18-hrs of continuing education under Yoga Alliance
Tuition: $158
Pre-Register for Ethereal Matters
March 22-29
Retreat North of Ubud, Bali
The retreat includes:
Visits to local healers and sacred spaces
Cultural collaboration + learning
Nourishing, fresh meals
Daily meditation, qigong + yoga classes
Talking circles to welcome emotion
Yin integration for accessing deeper states of rest
Community acupuncture, breathwork + sound healing
Preparation:
Before embarking to Bali, there will be 2 zoom workshops. Each workshop is led by one of the facilitators to share about how to best prepare for the healing work being shared on the lands of the Balinese people.
Integration
After returning from Bali, you will have the opportunity for 1-1 sessions with each of the facilitators. We want to immerse ourselves in healing culture + continue the good work by creating a culture of healing where we are.
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