We’ve pushed a bit the last couple of days, so today we slow it down. Gentle Qigong movement, easy breath, and a chance to enjoy the sounds of nature. The birds are very active today. Just remember, showing up and moving in any way is what truly matters. Move well.

Today we move gently to support a strong, healthy lower back. It’s the consistency of showing up and moving in simple, dynamic ways that makes the difference. Move with focus and intention, and keep building a body that lets you do what you love with strength and ease. Move well.

You asked for it. Today we take on 102 sit-to-stands, because we want to live strong and capable all the way to 102. If we can get in and out of a chair with ease at that age, life is going pretty well. Challenge yourself today. Push your limits. You’ve got this. Let’s start the month strong and make it the best one yet.

Long before weather apps and planting calendars, people looked up. Each full moon carried a name and a hint— a quiet nudge about what the season might bring, what to gather, what to prepare, what to release. The language changed from place to place, but the intention was the same: stay in rhythm with life. Now, every once in a while, the sky slips us a little bonus— a Blue Moon. Not blue in color, but rare in timing… the second full moon in a single month, showing up roughly every couple of years like an unexpected guest who somehow arrives exactly when needed. I like to think of it as the universe saying, “Here—one more chance.” May 2026 will have two full moons. The first will is the Full Flower Moon on May 1st. The second will be on overnight May 30-31 and it’s a Blue Moon. The Moon itself has always been tied to intuition, the inner tides, and the sacred feminine— the quiet wisdom that doesn’t shout, but knows. In some traditions, the Blue Moon leans into the later chapters of life— the “Grandmother” energy, where experience ripens into insight and nothing needs to prove itself anymore. There’s a steadiness here. A clarity that only time can teach. Others see the Blue Moon as a moment when the veil thins just a bit— when insight comes quicker, prayers travel farther, and our connection to something greater feels easier, more direct. Whether you call that the Divine, your Higher Self, or simply your better instincts… it’s a lovely time to listen. Practically speaking? Think of it as a lunar bonus round. Full moons already mark completion, release, and illumination— so, a second one and the same month invites a deeper sweep. What did you miss the first time around? What are you ready— really ready— to let go of now? And just as important… what quiet intention is ready to take root in its place? No rules here, no pressure. You don’t need robes, rituals, or perfect timing. Just a moment of honesty, maybe a walk under the night sky, and a willingness to reset your compass.

The first of May 2026’s two full moons rises on Friday, May 1—known as the Flower Moon, a name that speaks to the great unfurling of spring. It has also been called the Budding Moon, Leaf Budding Moon, Planting Moon, Egg Laying Moon, and even the Frog Moon—each name echoing life stirring, blooming, and returning in its own time. This Full Flower Moon carries a potent, almost mystical charge. With the Moon in Scorpio, it invites us inward—toward deep feeling, honest reflection, and quiet transformation. Full moons are nature’s way of illuminating what’s ready to be released. They ask us to let go of what has grown heavy or outworn, and to reclaim our energy with intention and grace. Step outside and gather what the season offers. Pick a few flowers, plant something new, or simply walk and notice how alive the world feels. Create a small altar—nothing elaborate—just a few blooms, a candle, and objects that hold meaning for you. Let it be a place where gratitude lives. Charge crystals in full moonlight. Write down the habits, fears, or emotions you’re ready to shed and release, and safely burn them, allowing that energy to shift and transform. Soak in a warm cleansing bath with salts, herbs, or oils for a quiet ritual of release— watch the water carry away what you no longer need. Lose yourself in music and movement—all are small, sacred acts of renewal. The full moon is a mirror. It reflects what is true. Take a moment to sit with yourself— journal, breathe, or simply be still. Imagine the moon’s light wrapping gently around you, restoring and recharging. Move your body if it calls— dance, stretch, and flow and move through a few moon salutations. Let the energy move through you and out. And this is only the beginning. The next full moon arrives on May 31—a rare Blue Moon, the second full moon within a single calendar month—offering one more luminous chance to reflect, release, and begin again.