September - Fullness

Tai Chi Flow at Sulphur Parks and Rec|Community

Autumn Arriving

Hello, yogi.

"Life is a series of natural and spontaneous changes. Don't resist them; that only creates sorrow." by Lao Tzu

As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows crisp, nature reminds us that change can be beautiful. The fullness of late summer spills over. Many of us are settling into new routines, preparing for new fall projects, and shifting diet and wellness routines to align with the shift into less sunlight and cooler temperatures. Pumpkin spice and maple syrup begin to show up on menus. A warm cup of chai tea replaces iced lemonade.

My upcoming yoga and tai chi flow classes are designed to help you release what no longer serves you, find your steady ground, and flow with the shifting season. Beyond the physical practice, this is a wonderful time to reconnect with familiar faces and meet new people in our wellness community. Sharing space, breath, and movement together allows us to support each other through life's transitions. Whether you are stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning after a summer break, you will find a warm welcome and a supportive group waiting for you. Come breathe, move, and connect with me this autumn!

Bhujangasana | Cobra Pose

Workshop: Form + Function - Sun Salutation

Step into a morning‑light ritual with me where movement becomes devotion and breath becomes offering. In this workshop, we’ll slow down the poses in Sun Salutation A, exploring its form, intention, and energetic arc as a sacred loop of awakening. Through accessible postures, mindful transitions, and sensory‑rich guidance, you’ll learn to move with clarity, reverence, and inner radiance. Perfect for all bodies seeking a grounded, heart‑centered practice that honors both structure and spirit, soul and science.

Saturday, September 19 10:30AM - 12:00PM
Mantra Yoga Center $35

Yoga Philosophy|Ayurveda and Autumn Foods

Autumn Ayurveda Food Choices

In Ayurveda, fall is known as Vata season, a period dominated by air and ether elements that bring cool, dry, crisp, and windy weather. To counteract these shifting external energies, your autumn diet should focus on warm, grounding, moist, and cooked foods that naturally pacify Vata, protect your digestive fire (agni), and deeply nourish the nervous system.

To keep your energy stable, reduce items that mirror the cold, dry, and light qualities of the autumn wind. Consider having these foods at midday when the digestive fire is higher.

• Raw & Cold Foods: Minimize cold salads, raw vegetables, iced drinks, smoothies, and frozen desserts, which put out your digestive fire.

• Dry & Crunchy Snacks: Limit light, drying foods like popcorn, rice cakes, crackers, and dry chips.

• Gas-Producing Veggies & Legumes: Think twice about raw brassicas (broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower, kale) and heavy beans (black beans, chickpeas) unless they are thoroughly soaked, well-cooked, and generously spiced with Vata-pacifying herbs.

Learn more and find recipes at the link below.

Every Heart Yoga