breathe with the season 🍂

Dear Reader,

Autumn invites us to move more mindfully and settle into rhythm. In Ayurveda, this is Vata season, a time when the world around us reflects the elements of air (wind) and ether (space). The air feels drier, the days grow shorter, and our minds and bodies may mirror that same restlessness or depletion. You might notice dry skin, light sleep, anxiety, or a sense of scattered energy.

If this sounds familiar, try a few simple rituals to help you stay grounded and nourished:

Snuggle up | Cozy blankets, warm baths, and soft layers help your body feel safe and held.
Rest | Give yourself permission to take a nap, read, meditate, or sit in stillness.
Nourish deeply | Choose warm, home-cooked meals like soups, stews, and roasted root vegetables.
Spice gently | Use warming herbs such as cinnamon, cardamom, ginger, and turmeric to spark your inner fire.

This season is nature’s gentle reminder to turn inward, soften, listen, and reconnect with what truly sustains you.

With warmth,
Liz

Inspire | “Yoga is how we respond to the world, not just how we retreat from it. It’s not just the stillness of the mat, but the choices we make after. Grace is easy in silence. The real practice begins in noise.” Unknown

Listen | As the crisp days of November roll in, the world around us invites a gently grounding shift, and so does your kitchen. These 10 Ayurvedic recipes from Joyful Belly offer nourishing, season-appropriate meals that help settle the body and calm the mind in this transitional time. I especially love the roasted rice recipe.

Try This | Inhale deeply through your nose, feeling the cool air move in, then exhale slowly through your mouth, releasing what’s no longer needed. Imagine your breath as wind moving through falling leaves, steady and gentle, full of ease. Let each cycle remind you that, just like nature, you too are allowed to pause and let go.

What helps you feel most grounded and nourished?