As the autumn winds creep in and the summer glow fades, Mother Nature gently reminds us to release instead of resist. To trust that after a period of rest, new growth will come. This seasonal shift is an invitation to come inside, physically and spiritually, and pay attention.
You may feel the urge to adjust your outer life to the changing weather by adding cozy layers, putting away summer gear, or clearing the garden before frost. But what about your inner landscape? What needs tending, pruning, or rest within you? When we align with nature’s rhythm, we stop pushing against the current and start living with more ease. As you tune in to your body and spirit, notice what is asking to be released this season and what is asking for deeper roots.
Time to Let Go
You’ve likely heard a yoga teacher say, “Let go of what no longer serves you.” Simple words, yet deeply profound when we truly pause to reflect. What in your life might benefit from release right now?
Sometimes it’s as small as a full exhale. Sometimes it’s as big as shifting a long-held pattern or relationship. Autumn offers the perfect backdrop for a deliberate pause. This is a time to evaluate what’s supporting your growth and what’s simply taking up space.
“Be like a tree and let the dead leaves drop.” – Rumi
In anticipation of a new year, this is your season to take inventory. Notice what nourishes you (like consistent yoga practice, time in nature, or laughter with friends), and what drains you (like doom scrolling, overcommitment, or unkind self-talk).
Ways to Let Go
With the support of nature, here are some fresh ways to let go:
- Release grudges and practice radical forgiveness.
- Replace self-criticism with gentle curiosity.
- Take a break from constant “self-improvement.” Rest in being enough.
- Turn off phone notifications for an entire day (yes, really).
- Simplify your schedule and create more white space between tasks.
- Clear digital and physical clutter. Delete files, unsubscribe, or donate.
- Go to bed earlier and let your body find its natural rhythm.
- Exhale. Fully. Often.
Letting go isn’t about losing, it’s about making room for what’s nex
Time to Get Grounded
Your yoga practice offers a path home to yourself. It can be a steady rhythm beneath the noise of everyday life. Grounding practices remind us that stability and peace are already within us, waiting to be uncovered.
Ayurveda teaches that autumn is ruled by the Vata Dosha which is characterized by movement, wind, and change. When Vata is out of balance, we may feel scattered, anxious, or restless. The antidote? Earth. Warmth. Stillness.
Slow down your flow. Linger in poses. Feel the texture of your mat, the weight of your bones, the steadiness of your breath. Each grounding pose like Mountain, Warrior II, or Child’s Pose anchors you in presence.
Ways to Get Grounded
- Focus on one thing at a time.
- Create consistent morning and evening rituals.
- Eat warm, nourishing meals (soups, roasted vegetables, herbal teas).
- Take a yin or restorative class to soothe your nervous system.
- Meditate daily, even for 5 minutes.
- Practice Nadi Shodhana (alternate nostril breathing) to balance energy.
- Do a gentle body scan and feel your connection to the ground beneath you.
- Take a slow, intentional walk without earbuds, just breath and awareness.
- Close your eyes, pause, and smile. You are safe. You are home.
In a world that moves faster than ever and where our attention is scattered between screens and schedules, autumn calls us back to the sacred simplicity of slowing down.
Autumn is a beautiful teacher. May this season remind you that letting go is not the end…it’s the beginning of becoming.