The autumn leaves cover the forest floor, giving it bedding for the winter. This reminds us of the importance of rest.Yoga also reminds us to rest. If you live in a four-season climate, this is a great time of year to make sure you do some restorative poses each week. (For you blog readers who belong to ACAC---there's a restorative class!). In the restorative poses, our bodies are laid carefully into a position which is healthy for the spine, lungs, and nervous system. The body has plenty support through yoga props.
Although we often think of "yoga" as doing poses, it is also about getting enough sleep. This is a great time of year to let ourselves hibernate a little. This allows time for the immune system to build itself and then we are less likely to get winter illnesses.
And don't forget that every exhale is a rest. So, whether you are taking a break from your computer, or in shavasana, let your exhale have all the time it needs.
