Dear Yogis,
Ayurveda (science of life) teaches us- “As above, so below”. This is something you may notice as you tune inwardly.
Autumn is making its way into our environment and as it does, you may feel its energy in your body and mind. Fall presents an internal experience of “the wind beneath our feet”. A sudden push to do more, schedule more, create more, think more.
When this energy is balanced within us, we can experience an explosion of ideas and creativity. A healthy curiosity for new experiences and a healthy releasing of what no longer serves us.
When this energy is not balanced within us, the experience may feel like overwhelm, anxiety, worry, concern for the unknown, fear, racing thoughts, constipation in the mind and body from overload.
All of this can be remedied with Ritucharya (daily ritual), and this time of the year is the most important time to create healthy daily rituals as vata season (autumn) is known as the mischief maker. It can cause injury, illness, mistakes and a whole host of problems.
A healthy daily ritual involves regular sleep/wake/eating times. Freshly cooked, warming, grounding foods, calming activities and yoga practice is pivotal in keeping balance through this time.
Our Asana (physical yoga practice) balances all the airs (vata or vayus) of the body. So whatever influence is going on outside will get counteracted by the daily Asana practice. Not all Asana is structured equally either.
Revolution instructors are trained to structure classes that will energetically balance you for this change rather than cause further imbalances.
I want to encourage you to establish a daily ritual for yourself this fall and be sure to incorporate daily Yoga classes with us into your schedule.
It’s now easier than ever to get your practice in with us whether it’s in the studio, live on zoom or through our archive of saved classes. We are here for you when you need it!
We offer classes for all ages and stages of life. If you need guidance to help create a daily ritual for yourself or need recommendations for classes, please don’t hesitate to email us! We are here for you!
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Peace and Love,
Amanda and the good folks at Revolution Yoga
Originally shared in our September 2023 newsletter.