Oriental Wisdom

27/11/2025

Women in business in the Upper Blue Mountains are invited to join us for our final Women With Altitude monthly meeting of the year in Wentworth Falls.

This month, Fran Cane and I will be facilitating an intuitive vision board workshop to support you in shaping your direction, energy and focus for 2026.

This isn’t about creating a board of material goals or achievements. It’s about taking time to pause and reflect, connecting with your inner guidance, and choosing the experience you want to step into for the year ahead.

Together we’ll explore:
• who you are becoming
• the themes that are calling you forward
• the qualities you want to bring into your life and work

Then we’ll bring these insights to life by creating a vision board that captures your intention for the coming year.

If you are seeking more balance, inspiration, connection, creativity, or clarity in your business or life, this session will help you start 2026 with purpose.

Women With Altitude is a supportive community of women in business where connection, collaboration and learning are at the heart of what we do. If you’ve been thinking of joining us, this is a wonderful meeting to attend.

To join us and secure your spot, please register through Women With Altitude. https://www.womenwithaltitude.com.au/events/list-view #!event/2025/12/4/vision-into-2026-8211-create-your-next-chapter

We would love to see you there.

19/11/2025

When life feels heavy or overwhelming, even the simplest tasks can feel like a struggle. In Chinese medicine, we understand that stress, worry, and emotional tension directly affect the flow of our energy — impacting digestion, sleep, immunity, and overall resilience.

I’ve written a new blog exploring how ancient Buddhist wisdom has shaped the foundations of Chinese medicine, and how these timeless principles can offer calm, clarity, and balance in our modern lives.

It shares 8 gentle daily practices you can use to steady your mind, soften your body, and reconnect with yourself — especially during stressful times. These practices don’t require big changes; just small, consistent acts of kindness toward yourself.

You can read the full article here: https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/2025/11/19/ancient-insights-for-everyday-calm/

If you find it helpful, feel free to share it with someone who might need a little extra ease and support right now.

17/11/2025

While we were training with Master Xia in Monkey Valley, Wudang, our teacher Simon Blow was interviewed and the footage was shown on local Chinese TV to an audience of around 50 million!

It’s such a beautiful video of all of us practising together. Simon’s words really resonate: “Connect to your heart and your qi will open, and inner peace will come.”

Watching this brings tears to my eyes — it was such a very special time in Wudang, and a moment I’ll always treasure.

15/11/2025

World Acupuncture Day – A Moment to Honour an Ancient Healing Tradition

Today is World Acupuncture Day, and it’s a wonderful opportunity to reflect on this remarkable medicine and the intention behind the day itself.

World Acupuncture Day marks the anniversary of acupuncture being recognised by UNESCO as part of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity. The purpose of the day is to celebrate the depth of Chinese medicine, acknowledge the growing body of evidence supporting acupuncture’s effectiveness, and recognise the many people around the world who benefit from this gentle yet profound healing art.

For me, acupuncture is far more than a profession — it has been my calling for over 20 years. I left my engineering career in 2004 to dedicate myself fully to Chinese medicine, and I’ve never looked back. Over the decades, I’ve supported thousands of people with issues ranging from stress, sleep concerns, digestion, hormonal health, and lingering illness to deeper emotional imbalances. This work continues to inspire me every day.

I’ve been honoured to receive recognition along the way, including awards for both my practice and the clinics I’ve founded, but what matters most is witnessing how this medicine supports people to feel more grounded, more comfortable in their bodies, and more connected to their own innate capacity for healing.

Acupuncture offers a holistic way of tending to body, mind, and spirit. It works with the body’s natural intelligence, helping to restore balance, ease discomfort, calm the nervous system, and support overall vitality.

If you’ve been thinking about acupuncture — or if someone you know could benefit from gentle, supportive care — I’m available here in Katoomba and would be honoured to work with you.

If you’d like to book or learn more, you can visit my website (Oriental Wisdom) or get in touch.

10/11/2025

I’d like to share this informative conversation by my teacher, Simon Blow, on Qigong and its role in supporting people through cancer treatment and recovery.

This discussion explores how gentle movement, breath, and mindful intention can help activate the body’s natural healing energy. It touches on emotional support, immune function, and simple practices that can help people find a sense of calm and connection during challenging times.

If you’re curious to experience Qigong for yourself, I run classes in Blackheath on Friday afternoons at 4pm. It’s a wonderful opportunity to explore this gentle practice and discover how movement can bring ease, grounding, and presence.

Feel free to get in touch if you’d like more information or to join us.

About this Episode:In this inspiring conversation, we explore the powerful connection between Qigong, cancer recovery, and integrative oncology. Discover how...

06/11/2025

Supporting Your Digestion in November

In Chinese medicine, the body follows a daily rhythm called the Chinese Body Clock, where each organ system has a 2-hour period of peak energy. From 9–11 am, the energy is strongest in the Stomach, making this the ideal time for a warm, nourishing breakfast. Try porridge or congee, or a fresh omelette with herbs, spinach, or asparagus — these foods help support digestion and strengthen the Earth element, which thrives on warmth and nourishment.

November marks the transition from spring to summer — a time to gently prepare the body for the heat ahead without chilling the belly. The Earth element loves sweet or neutral flavours and benefits from cooling, hydrating foods in moderation. As the weather can shift between warm and cold days, let your meals adapt too — choose lighter, cooler foods when it’s hot, and return to warming, cooked meals when the temperature drops.

Simple ways to support Earth:
* Eat warm, cooked foods that are easy to digest
* Enjoy grounding, sweet seasonal vegetables
* Pause and be mindful during meals

For more guidance on nourishing your Earth element through diet, lifestyle, and self-care, check out my Earth eBook
https://www.orientalwisdom.com.au/product/nourishing-the-centre-food-as-medicine/

04/11/2025

Spring into Movement with Qigong – Fridays in Blackheath

I’m back from my Qigong immersion in China, and my Friday afternoon classes are running again!

Spring is a time of growth and renewal — the perfect season to get moving, stretch, and open your energy. Qigong is gentle yet powerful: it supports your body to adapt to seasonal changes, nourishes your vitality, calms your mind, and helps you feel grounded and energised.

Join me every Friday to reconnect with your body, cultivate calm, and enjoy the benefits of this beautiful ancient practice.

When: Fridays, 4-5pmpm
Where: Blackheath Fitness Centre

Comment below or send me a message if you want to know more.

04/11/2025

Spring into Movement with Qigong – Fridays in Blackheath

I’m back from my Qigong immersion in China, and my Friday afternoon classes are running again!

Spring is a time of growth and renewal — the perfect season to get moving, stretch, and open your energy. Qigong is gentle yet powerful: it supports your body to adapt to seasonal changes, nourishes your vitality, calms your mind, and helps you feel grounded and energised.

Join me every Friday to reconnect with your body, cultivate calm, and enjoy the benefits of this beautiful ancient practice.

When: Fridays, 4-5 pm
Where: Blackheath Fitness Centre

Spaces are limited — comment below if you'd like to come along

02/11/2025

Eat with the Season this November!

November is full of fresh, vibrant produce that’s perfect for nourishing your body and supporting your natural rhythm. Seasonal eating not only tastes better but also aligns with the energy of spring — helping your body feel more balanced and energised.

Check out what’s in season this month and let your meals reflect the colours, flavours, and abundance of spring: Sydney Markets – What’s in Season

Try incorporating these fresh fruits and vegetables into your meals — from bright greens to juicy reds, golden yellows, and sweet oranges — and enjoy the benefits of eating in tune with nature.
https://www.sydneymarkets.com.au/markets/produce-market/whats-in-season/spring-2020.html

02/11/2025

Thu, Oct 16 — This morning we started with our usual 6.30am Qigong — Guigen first, then the Wudang Longevity form. Master Simon learned the longevity form directly from Grand Master Zhong Yunlong, and practising it here, in the misty Wudang Mountain courtyard with those incredible views, made the energy feel so alive. After meeting Grand Master Zhong, the practice felt even more meaningful — a reminder of how place, lineage, and intention come together to nourish body, breath, and mind.

After breakfast, I took a brief walk down the hill to a little viewing platform we had noticed on the bus ride home yesterday. It was a beautifully peaceful spot to spend a few moments meditating on the misty mountains.

Back up the hill, we caught the bus to Monkey Valley for our final 5 Animal Qigong practice with Master Xia. My husband joined us today, doing his own form of Qigong with resistance bands while photographing our practice in whatever shelter from the rain we could find. This was our last session with Master Xia, and we celebrated with a group photo as he gave us all a PASS.

Lunch was at the restaurant in Monkey Valley again

02/11/2025

02/11/2025

Wed Oct 15: Our day began, as usual, with a 6.30am qigong practice in the fresh misty morning air - today it was the 6 Unity Qigong (Liu He Gong) — a form I sometimes teach in my Friday afternoon classes.

After breakfast, we set off for Monkey Valley (Xiao Yao Gu, the Carefree Valley) for a morning of Five Animal Qigong practice with Master Xia. While we had glimpsed the occasional macaques over the past few days from the bus, today the valley was peaceful, and no macaques made an appearance — the perfect setting for focused practice.

Monkey Valley was breathtaking. Arching bridges reflected perfectly in the water, small traditional boats rested along the riverbank, and an impressive statue of Laozi welcomed us to our practice site. We watched a group of children practicing Kung Fu, a beautiful reflection of the next generation engaging with these traditions. A meandering dock led us to our practice area in front of the tea house, its reflection mirrored in the still lake.

Lunch was enjoyed at a lovely restaurant nearby, where koi carp swam gracefully in the pond beside us. A persimmon tree stood proudly in front of the restaurant, catching my eye as it’s one of my favourite fruits.

In the afternoon, we returned to “Laozi Hall” for more Five Animal Qigong. As the sun emerged, the mountains and valleys glowed, making our practice feel even more powerful and connected to the surroundings.

After a full day of training, we returned to the hotel for dinner, and everyone headed straight to their rooms — a well-deserved rest after a day of movement, and absorbing the energy of Wudang.