Canada recently celebrated Thanksgiving, marking the official end of summer. As fall arrives, nature transitions, with the sun taking a step back and the leaves gently lulling themselves to sleep, heralding the imminent arrival of winter.
To celebrate the transition from summer to fall, I chose to do a yin practice in my yoga class. Yin yoga is a slow-paced style in which you hold positions for many breaths. Yin yoga asks us to slow down and bring equilibrium to our posture so that it doesn't feel too intense or too gentle. Nature teaches us that equilibrium between movement and rest is essential.
Let us celebrate and honour rest in a world where busyness is overvalued. Through the fall season, rest and bring awareness to the present moment. Let go of the past and leave the future for another time. This season is a time to let go and prepare for the imminent arrival of winter.
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