Tag: mindfulness
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Embrace Gentle Movement: Surviving January Blues
Stop fighting your winter biology and embrace gentle movement. If you’re struggling with the January Blues, this guide explains why your body is programmed to slow down. Learn how to swap rigid resolutions for a somatic (awareness-based) flow that “greases the hinges” and nourishes your nervous system during the shortest days of the year.
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The Hinge of the Year: Finding Warmth in the Return of the Light
Yesterday, the 21st of December, marked the Winter Solstice—the “still point” of the year where the hours of darkness reached their peak. Today, the 22nd, we wake up to something different. Although the mornings are still dark, and the temperatures cold, the “hinge” has turned. From today, the light officially begins its return, second by…
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November Wellness: An Immunity Boost with the Comforting Benefits of Cosy Yoga
Your Slow-Down Invitation: Embrace the Rest You Need As November draws to a close, the days continue to grow shorter and the temperatures cooler. The temptation to hibernate is wonderfully strong. This isn’t just laziness—it’s a powerful, biologically driven urge for your body to slow down, repair, and prepare for the deeper winter months. Yet,…
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Feeling Comfortable Doing Absolutely Nothing: What the Corpse Pose Teaches Us About October Living
October arrives with an energy that is both a deep invitation and a dizzying demand. Welcome to the enchanted half of the year, the eerie season where the veil feels thinnest, and the air is thick with the scent of woodsmoke. Our intuition craves a shift toward quiet, personal routines—a period of nesting, warm blankets,…
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The Autumn Equinox: Your Scientific Guide to a Mind-Body Reset
The autumn equinox marks a profound moment in the cosmic calendar. It’s the day when light and darkness stand in perfect equilibrium, a sacred pause before the scales tip toward longer nights. While many embrace this time with comforting rituals like warm layers and hearty foods, for others, the onset of autumn can feel like…
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The Autumnal Shift and Finding Your September Flow
I’ve noticed a shift as August gives way to September, and I’m sure you have too. The air is becoming crisper and a dampness hangs in the morning, the first clear signal of the changing season. My most creative and peaceful moments often happen around 5 a.m., with a warm cup of coffee in hand,…
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Embracing August: Yoga and the Wisdom of Geese
Can you feel it? The days are warm, and the sun is high. There’s a certain golden quality to the afternoon light. It signals a shift. The busy energy of midsummer is starting to soften. The longer shadows of evening are arriving a little earlier. In the quiet moments, you might hear a new, unmistakable…
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Rhythms of Abundance: A Yogic Reflection on Harvest Time
As the warm golden hues of late summer transition into the richer hues of autumn, we find ourselves on the cusp of August – midsummer. It’s harvest season. A time when nature presents us with a masterclass in abundance, effort, and release. For the yogis amongst us, this time of year offers powerful reflections for…
Claire Fratson Yoga Warriors 