Oh, the turning of autumn. The crisp wind cools down the blistering hot days of summer and signals to the trees that it’s time for a change. The birds begin to migrate overhead as the squirrels gather acorns on the ground. Things are changing and every living thing is preparing for it.

The changing of the seasons is a perfect time for us to look inward, reflect on our current state, and prepare ourselves to make improvements in areas of our lives that aren’t working anymore. I don’t know about you, but I feel the most productive and ready for change in the autumn months. Something about the flavors of butternut squash and pumpkin combined with the vibrant earth tones leaking through the leaves, makes me excited to be alive and motivates me to switch things up a bit.

In order for any transition to go smoothly, we need to have a firm foundation to rely on. In yoga, solid core strength is needed to smoothly transition from one pose to the next. Read more