Today we focus on the upper back and shoulders, where we often carry tension and stress. Move gently and breathe deeply. Simple movements and steady breath can do a lot to ease anxiety and release tightness. Some days feel off (l was having one of those mornings). Workouts can feel harder than usual. That’s okay. Keep showing up for yourself anyway. Move well.

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.