Sep 112 min read

Practices to Ground This Autumn | Morning Movement Routine

As the air becomes crisp and the days grow shorter, autumn invites us to slow down, turn inward, and replenish our energies.

A morning yoga or movement routine (scroll down) can create space for reflection and also get the body limber and supple for the day ahead. Autumn is a time to ground down and connect with the earth, both physically and energetically.

Quite often when I feel mentally or emotionally stagnant, I take time to move consciously with my breath. This always helps me to take stock of how I feel beyond words, and tune into the sensations of the present moment.

These present moment sensations help to ground me in the NOW and let go of emotional / mental triggers that are no longer present.

Here's some tips on how to create a morning routine and a juicing vinyasa flow to encourage the downward movement of Apana Vayu.

Morning Movement Routine

A grounding Vinyasa flow can help you establish this connection, creating stability and balance in your body and mind.

Focus on poses like Mountain Pose (Tadasana), Warrior I and II (Virabhadrasana I & II), and Tree Pose (Vrksasana).

These asanas encourage you to root down through your feet and draw strength from the earth, welcoming stability and ease as you navigate the seasonal changes.

How to Practice:

Start your practice with a few minutes of mindful breathing, imagining your breath connecting you to the ground beneath you.
Flow through a series of grounding postures, holding each for several breaths to deepen your connection.
End your practice in Savasana, allowing your body to fully absorb the grounding energy.