Welcome September! We like to consider it Fall because kids are going back to school, fall sports pick up again, and Labor Day is known as the unofficial end to summer, but in all honesty, it’s not Fall yet.
Reader, you may notice how late summer holds a little bit different energy – it’s not quite the dog days of summer heat and not quite the crispness of fall air – that feels distinctively different.
Would you agree?
In Traditional Chinese Medicine, this time of year aligns with the Earth element, and it’s all about nourishment, grounding, and stability. It’s a time of nurturing, like a mother to a child… think: Mother Earth nurturing us with her bounty.
When Earth is in balance we move from our center.
Our words and actions are in harmony.
We are steady and stable with a relaxed contentment about us.
We feel cared for and are more easily able to connect with and care for others.
When Earth is out of balance, there’s more worry, overthinking (living UP in your head), and digestive issues.
A simple way to align with this energy right now?
Slow down and savor.
We just came out of a season that lends to big active energy – and can often feel chaotic with lack of routine or schedules. This is the time to return to grounding practices.
Jump on a trampoline, then mindfully walk barefoot or lie in the grass, move your body to a familiar yoga sequence, eat a meal without distractions, hug yourself, rest your chin and cheeks in your hands, or just reflect on and integrate the experiences of your day perhaps with journaling.
And as Earth energy fades, we begin to shift into the Metal Element of Autumn – a season of clarity, discernment, letting go, and gratitude. I’ll be teaching more about this transition (and guiding practices to help us align with it) at the Harvest Rhythms Retreat.
It do love this time of year… perhaps because my astrological sign is an Earth sign, but I wonder, write me back and let me know… what’s your favorite season (and it doesn’t have to be one of these😉)?
Cheers,
Grounded and steady, I digest life as it comes to me.
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Studio Classes:
MONDAY – Restorative/Yin Practice
5:30 PM • All levels welcome
A restorative class with longer held postures & mindful breathing to build stress resiliency & bring balance to your fast-paced life.
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WEDNESDAY – Yoga + Breath Work Flow
8:30 AM • All Levels Welcome
Active, flow-based practice integrating strength, balance and mobility. Intentional breath work practices included.
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THURSDAY -The Weekly Breath Reset (Virtual)
8:30 AM • 30-minute virtual breath work
Your breath has the power to change how you experience stress. Harness that power of your breath to start your day with intention.
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SATURDAY – Yoga + Breath Work
8:30 AM • All Levels Welcome
This class is generally blend of a flow-based practice and a restorative/yin practice.
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Group & Individual Sessions:
AT YOUR CONVENIENCE – Personalized Group Stress Resilience Training
TBD • At your location or at the studio
In these sessions I guide groups through practical, embodied practices—like breath work, mindfulness, gentle movement, and/or emotional awareness—to build stress resilience. Each session offers simple, effective tools to help participants reset, regulate, and respond with greater calm and clarity in everyday life.
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Special Events:
Register for both retreats at once and receive a discount! Grab your spot in both here.
SATURDAY, SEP 20 – Harvest Rhythms Retreat
Autumn reflects finishing up, harvesting what you’ve worked towards, letting go to make space for the new, & celebrating. This is the time to remember and align with these qualities in your own life.
Register for the Harvest Rhythms Retreat here.
FRIDAY, DEC 19 – Winter Solstice Candlelight Yoga
The Winter Solstice marks the end of one seasonal cycle & the start of another. Cozy up and finish your year with ease and begin the new with intention.
Register for the Winter Solstice Candlelight Rhythms Retreat here.
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