As the year folds into Autumn, this season invites us to slow down, take stock, and breathe more deeply. in body, mind, and spirit. It’s a time to polish and protect what sustains you, and gently release what no longer does.
When you align with this rhythm, life feels less like something you need to control and more like something you can flow with.
11 Highlights of the Autumn Season
- Nourish your skin and hydrate your body.
Keep your “bag for life” supple and strong, moisture on the outside, hydration on the inside. - Make your home a sanctuary.
Create a space you want to stay in, not escape from. Warm light, soft scents, calm corners, this is your place to restore. This truly has a huge effect on how much you want to stay in, candles lit, cozy, smells great why would you want to leave - Breathe deeply and mindfully.
Be aware of your breath every day. It’s your most natural rhythm, the bridge between body and mind. British Heart Foundation are saying a lot about breath and stress – it is truly the most important thing to know about, to have the skills of understanding how to bring your stress level down certainly lead to a healthier longevity. - Let go of what you no longer need.
Mentally, emotionally, and physically, clear out old energy just as the large intestine clears the body. Let go gently, but deal with your “stuff.” Believe me, you’ll have it in every corner, start with what you see around you and you’ll start to feel calmer and clear headed straight away. - Declutter your surroundings.
Clear the cupboards, donate the clothes, recycle the outdated tins. Make space for what truly supports you. Recycling to support others! - Revisit your values.
Take time for a personal audit. Are you living according to what matters most to you? Adjust gently where you’re not. for a bit of mental clarity- go here - Eat for the season.
Avoid heavy, cold foods like dairy and pastries. Choose warming, pungent “white” foods, garlic, onion, ginger, daikon. Fermented foods support your gut and immunity. Keep your inner environment warm and moist, the perfect balance to Autumn’s cool dryness. - Create healthy home rituals.
Use magnesium sprays or mineral oils to nourish muscles and skin. Diffuse aromaotherapy oils to lift your mood, scent is powerful medicine in this season. Improve your sleep and breathing habits (yes, mouth taping, it’s a great option, Read Breathe by James Nestor - Do a financial audit.
Autumn’s Metal energy supports clarity and structure. Know where your money goes, and create security for the months ahead. - Reconnect with purpose.
Reflect on what gives your days meaning. Purpose is the anchor that keeps you steady through changing seasons. - And finally- breathe.
Whatever you’re doing, wherever you are breathe properly. Bring breath into life, and life into your breath.
A Closing Note
Autumn teaches us to polish what’s precious, to let go of what’s past, and to prepare for stillness.
Keep your skin nourished, your breath steady, and your spirit light and you’ll move into winter not depleted, but restored, resilient, and ready. For more info download The Autumn Seasonal Way– free!
Julie Hanson
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