I went to sleep last night listening to the rain drops on my window. Here in LA that doesn't happen very often so when it does I really listen. I love the meditative, calming quality of the drops hitting the windows and the roof.
Every time I step onto my yoga mat I take a moment to turn my attention inward, to let the rest of my day, my week, my life drift away so I can be present with my breath. Somehow when it is raining I have a much easier time doing this, I feel grounded, present and calm without even trying.
Autumn and Winter are natural times of turning inward. You can see this in nature, the leaves fall and the days get shorter, animals begin to store food and move toward hibernation. Even my cat seems to sleep even more (if that is possible) during the day.
Your practice can shift reflect this and nurture you this time of year, take some extra time in Savasana, hold your standing poses a little longer, get grounded by really feeling your feet or whatever part of you is connected to the floor. Listen to the shifts in your body as we move out of Summer and into the colder months.
It's also a time for eating warm foods and drinking hot apple cider and tea, keep yourself warm. Make some soup, enjoy a cup of coffee with friends or a good book.
This is by far and away my favorite time of year. Maybe its because I grew up in Seattle and the Autumns up there are so beautiful, maybe its because I get to bake everyday if I want to, but whatever the reason I just feel good this time of year.
What is your favorite thing about Autumn? I am sure we would all love to hear it :)
Peace and Light,
KM
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