Yoga Poses for the Fall Season

Nature has begun Her transition to Fall.  At this pivotal time when Nature begins to shift Her seasons, Ayurveda says it is important for us to pay attention and adjust our routines likewise.  Yoga can help us with this transition by moving from our more vibrant physical practices of the summer to more energetically grounding practices.  Today, I will show you two poses that are really great for grounding the cool, dry, and mobile energy of the Fall season, which Ayurveda characterizes as the Vata dosha.
 

1. Mountain Pose (Tadasana)

This pose is the foundation for all of the other standing yoga postures.  When I think of a mountain, I think of Earth, stability, strength, and unshakeability. I also think of beauty, of the beautiful high peak of a mountaintop that can only arise from a firmly grounded base.  You can practice this pose anywhere, although I highly encourage you to try practicing this posture outdoors, barefoot on the grass. Allowing our feet to be in direct contact with the Earth is a grounding practice within itself, and so practicing Mountain pose in this way gives rise to added benefit.  Learn Mountain Pose here
 

1. Bound Angle (Baddha Konasana)

This pose is both cooling and grounding. We will do a restorative version of this pose today, which emphasizes the grounding element.  Some props will come in handy for this version.  If you don't have yoga props at home, no worries!  You can still do this practice using a rolled up blanket as a bolster and also having a few cushions handy. We are all about making this super simple for you to practice at home!  Learn Bound Angle Pose here
 
Leave a comment below letting me know how you enjoyed these poses!  Did you run into any challenges or have any questions?  Were you able to tap into that feeling of grounding? 
 
Sending you so much love!
 
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