Embracing Autumn Through Yoga: A Season of Letting Go

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, Autumn invites us to pause, reflect, and release. Just as trees shed their leaves, this season is nature’s gentle reminder that letting go is not loss—it’s preparation for renewal.

In yoga, Autumn aligns beautifully with the energetic qualities of Vata in Ayurveda: wind, movement, dryness, and change. This makes Autumn an ideal time to turn inward, ground ourselves, and create routines that support stability, warmth, and introspection.

🧘‍♀️ Yoga Practices for Autumn

To balance the shifting energy of the season, your yoga practice can become a powerful tool for anchoring and nourishing the nervous system.

Here are a few ways to align your practice with Autumn:

Slow down with grounding flows and longer-held postures like Malasana (Garland Pose), Paschimottanasana (Seated Forward Fold), and Child’s Pose.
Incorporate pranayama (breathwork) like Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) to calm the mind and balance energy.
Create heat gently with slow Sun Salutations and mindful movement to warm the body without overstimulation.
Explore themes of letting go in your practice—what are you holding onto that no longer serves you?

🍁 Autumn as a Teacher

Autumn is a time of transition—not unlike the transitions we move through on the mat. Just as we glide from one asana to the next with awareness, we’re invited to move through this seasonal shift with the same grace.

It’s a beautiful time to ask: