September is here. We’ve turned the corner and many of us have returned to established and trusted routines. For some there is a longing for the summer that is now behind us. For others, myself included, the rhythm of the seasons brings welcome changes.

In a few weeks, the Yin cycle, the darkest time of the year will begin with the autumn equinox, the day of the year when light and dark, day and night, are perfectly balanced. As we move further into late fall this will herald the composting phase of the year, a time for harvest and gratitude, a time rich with symbolism that can be integrated into our yoga practice, and our life. As the autumn equinox approaches there is a shift of emphasis from outward achievement to inner reflection and contemplation. In this phase of the year, we move from:

Sun to Moon

Light to Dark

Yang to Yin

Outer Achievements to Inner Reflection

Action to Contemplation

Fire to Water

Growth to Dormancy and Incubation

Fruitfulness to Composting

Building Up to Letting go

Alchemist and author Glennie Kindred further reminds us to “balance all parts of ourselves, the active and the passive, the known and the unknown, the outer journey and the inner journey, the seen and the unseen, the logical and the intuitive, the conscious and unconscious. From this place of Unity, new doors open, new directions, and new possibilities are revealed.”

What a perfect time to renew your sense of purpose, to reflect on what lights you up, to ponder what might help you to move forward, motivated and enthusiastic. With this in mind perhaps you’d like to join me for the Seek, Reflect, Restore workshop scheduled for this Friday, September 17 @ 6:30-8:30 p.m. There’s still time to register if you act soon. Click here for more information.

By the way, if you had intended to register for the Fall 2021 regular session, classes began yesterday (September 13) but you can still register if you contact me right away. See details here.

With joy and gratitude,

Jeannine